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Shareholders' Equity
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2026
Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity Shareholders’ Equity
Share Repurchase Program
During 2026, the Company repurchased 297 million shares of its common stock for $85.8 billion. The Company’s share repurchase programs do not obligate the Company to acquire a minimum amount of shares. Under the programs, shares may be repurchased in privately negotiated or open market transactions, including under plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act.
Shares of Common Stock
The following table shows the changes in shares of common stock for 2026, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
202620252024
Common stock outstanding, beginning balances14,773,260 15,116,786 15,550,061 
Common stock repurchased(296,699)(401,672)(499,372)
Common stock issued, net of shares withheld for employee taxes55,698 58,146 66,097 
Common stock outstanding, ending balances14,532,259 14,773,260 15,116,786