Vmware (VMW) 10-Q 10 Jun 19 2020 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 31, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	VMWARE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001124610
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	May 3, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		109,209,870
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		300,000,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Revenue:
Revenue		$ 2,266	$ 2,008
Operating expenses:
Research and development	[1]	533	453
Sales and marketing	[1]	779	706
General and administrative	[1]	187	169
Realignment and loss on disposition	[1]	0	2
Operating income		415	382
Investment income		14	48
Interest expense		(34)	(34)
Other income (expense), net		145	779
Income before income tax		540	1,175
Income tax provision		35	233
Net income		$ 505	$ 942
Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)		$ 1.23	$ 2.33
Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)		$ 1.21	$ 2.29
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (shares)		410,414	404,968
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (shares)		418,387	410,932
Cost of services revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		$ 16	$ 11
Research and development
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		95	84
Sales and marketing
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		57	46
General and administrative
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		26	20
License
Revenue:
Revenue	[2]	869	774
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1]	50	45
License | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		295	167
Services
Revenue:
Revenue	[2]	1,397	1,234
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1]	302	251
Services | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		$ 329	$ 204
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Cost of services revenue May 3, 2019: $16 million, May 4, 2018: $11 million; Research and development May 3, 2019: $95 million, May 4, 2018: $84 million; Sales and marketing May 3, 2019: $57 million, May 4, 2018: $46 million; General and administrative May 3, 2019: $26 million, May 4, 2018: $20 million
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note C): License May 3, 2019: $295 million, May 4, 2018: $167 million; Services May 3, 2019: $329 million, May 4, 2018: $204 million.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHESIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 505	$ 942
Changes in market value of available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)	(1)	(15)
Changes in market value of effective foreign currency forward contracts:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)	5	(9)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	4	(24)
Total comprehensive income, net of taxes	$ 509	$ 918

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHESIVE INCOME (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$ 0	$ (5)
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on effective foreign currency forward contracts	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,311	$ 2,830
Short-term investments	0	19
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 and $2	1,192	1,576
Due from related parties, net	442	937
Other current assets	343	289
Total current assets	5,288	5,651
Property and equipment, net	1,139	1,133
Other assets	2,671	1,853
Deferred tax assets	69	103
Intangible assets, net	392	541
Goodwill	5,414	5,381
Total assets	14,973	14,662
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	150	135
Accrued expenses and other	1,276	1,593
Unearned revenue	4,019	3,968
Total current liabilities	5,445	5,696
Note payable to Dell	270	270
Long-term debt	3,974	3,972
Unearned revenue	3,100	3,010
Income tax payable	896	889
Other liabilities	727	274
Total liabilities	14,412	14,111
Contingencies (refer to Note J)
Stockholders’ equity:
Additional paid-in capital	30	531
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6	2
Retained earnings	521	14
Total stockholders’ equity	561	551
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	14,973	14,662
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	1	1
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	$ 3	$ 3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2	$ 2
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	2,500,000,000	2,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	110,267,000	110,715,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	110,267,000	110,715,000
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 505	$ 942
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	174	156
Stock-based compensation	194	161
Deferred income taxes, net	31	180
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities, net	(129)	(776)
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, revaluation and impairment, net	(4)	0
Other	1	1
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	384	393
Other current assets and other assets	(144)	(136)
Due to/from related parties, net	489	351
Accounts payable	13	101
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(338)	(215)
Income taxes payable	(45)	20
Unearned revenue	142	(83)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,273	1,095
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(71)	(61)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	0	(391)
Sales of available-for-sale securities	0	148
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	0	371
Purchases of strategic investments	0	(2)
Proceeds from disposition of assets	20	2
Business combinations, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible assets	(45)	(26)
Net cash paid on disposition of a business	(3)	(2)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(99)	39
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	103	91
Repurchase of common stock	(591)	0
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	(204)	(94)
Net cash used in financing activities	(692)	(3)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	482	1,131
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period	2,894	6,003
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period	3,376	7,134
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	62	63
Cash paid for taxes, net	88	42
Non-cash items:
Changes in capital additions, accrued but not paid	$ 3	$ 11

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Class A Common Stock	Class B Convertible Common Stock	Common StockClass A Common Stock	Common StockClass B Convertible Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at Feb. 02, 2018	$ 8,624			$ 1	$ 3	$ 844	$ 7,791	$ (15)
Balance (shares) at Feb. 02, 2018				104,000,000	300,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	91					91
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (shares)		0
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellations (shares)				1,000,000
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (shares)				(1,000,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	(104)					(104)
Stock-based compensation	161					161
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(24)							(24)
Net income	942						942
Balance at May. 04, 2018	9,660			$ 1	$ 3	992	8,718	(54)
Balance (shares) at May. 04, 2018				104,000,000	300,000,000
Balance at Feb. 02, 2018	8,624			$ 1	$ 3	844	7,791	(15)
Balance (shares) at Feb. 02, 2018				104,000,000	300,000,000
Balance at Feb. 01, 2019	551			$ 1	$ 3	531	14	2
Balance (shares) at Feb. 01, 2019		110,715,000	300,000,000	111,000,000	300,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (shares)				1,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	103					103
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (shares)		(3,264,000)		(3,000,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	(591)	$ (591)				(591)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellations (shares)				2,000,000
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (shares)				(1,000,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	(207)					(207)
Stock-based compensation	194					194
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	4							4
Net income	505						505
Balance at May. 03, 2019	$ 561			$ 1	$ 3	$ 30	$ 521	$ 6
Balance (shares) at May. 03, 2019		110,267,000	300,000,000	110,000,000	300,000,000

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview and Basis of Presentation	Overview and Basis of Presentation Company and Background VMware, Inc. (“VMware” or the “Company”) originally pioneered the development and application of virtualization technologies with x86 server-based computing, separating application software from the underlying hardware. Information technology (“IT”) driven innovation continues to disrupt markets and industries. Technologies emerge faster than organizations can absorb, creating increasingly complex environments. IT is working at an accelerated pace to harness new technologies, platforms and cloud models, ultimately guiding their business through a digital transformation. To take on these challenges, VMware is working with customers in the areas of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, modern applications, networking and security, and digital workspaces. VMware’s software provides a flexible digital foundation to help enable customers in their digital transformations. Accounting Principles The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Unaudited Interim Financial Information The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, for a fair statement of VMware’s condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year 2020. Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in VMware’s Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2019. Effective September 7, 2016, Dell Technologies Inc. (“Dell”) (formerly Denali Holding Inc.) acquired EMC Corporation (“EMC”), VMware’s parent company, including EMC’s majority control of VMware (the “Dell Acquisition”). As of May 3, 2019 , Dell controlled 80.6% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.4% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 31 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. As VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Dell, its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with Dell’s financial statements. Transactions prior to the effective date of the Dell Acquisition represent transactions only with EMC and its consolidated subsidiaries. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s related party transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries may not be considered arm’s length with an unrelated third party. Therefore, the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had VMware engaged in such transactions with an unrelated third party during all periods presented. Accordingly, VMware’s historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be in the future, if and when VMware contracts at arm’s length with unrelated third parties for products and services the Company receives from and provides to Dell. Principles of Consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries are generally settled in cash and are classified on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows based upon the nature of the underlying transaction. Use of Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, trade receivable valuation, marketing development funds, expected period of benefit for deferred commissions, useful lives assigned to fixed assets and intangible assets, valuation of goodwill and definite-lived intangibles, income taxes, stock-based compensation and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant Accounting Policies During February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”). The updated standard requires the recognition of a liability for lease obligations and corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) assets on the balance sheet, and disclosures of certain information regarding leasing arrangements. VMware adopted this standard effective February 2, 2019 and applied it retrospectively at the beginning of the period of adoption through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The Company elected to apply practical expedients upon transition to this standard, which allow the Company to use the beginning of the period of adoption as the date of initial application, and to not reassess lease classification, treatment of initial direct costs, or whether an existing or expired contract contains a lease. Prior period amounts were not recast under this standard. Upon adoption, VMware recognized ROU assets of $666 million , a liability for lease obligations of $629 million , and an immaterial cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of taxes, as of February 2, 2019. The updated standard did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated statements of income or net cash provided by or used in operating, investing and financing activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Significant accounting policies applicable to leases reflect the adoption of Topic 842. There were no other changes to VMware’s significant accounting policies described in the Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2019 that have had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes. Leases VMware determines if an arrangement contains a lease at inception by evaluating whether the arrangement conveys the right to use an identified asset and whether the Company obtains substantially all economic benefits from and has the ability to direct the use of the asset. ROU assets resulting from operating leases are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and operating lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other, and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date using the incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is generally determined using factors such as the Treasury yields, the Company’s credit rating and interest rates of similar debt instruments with comparable credit ratings, among others. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that VMware will exercise that option. Lease expense resulting from the minimum lease payments is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term. VMware elected the practical expedient to exclude leasing arrangements with a duration of less than 12 months. The Company’s lease agreements generally do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Certain lease agreements may contain lease and non-lease components, such a common-area maintenance costs. The Company elected to account for these components as a single lease component in determining the lease liability. Variable lease payments, which are primarily comprised of common-area maintenance, utilities and real estate taxes that are passed on from the lessor in proportion to the space leased by the Company, are recognized in operating expenses in the period in which the obligation for those payments was incurred. The Company subleases certain leased office space to third parties when it determines there is excess leased capacity. Sublease income was not material for all periods presented.

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and R

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations	Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations Revenue Contract Assets A contract asset is recognized when a conditional right to consideration exists and transfer of control has occurred. Contract assets include fixed fee professional services where transfer of services has occurred in advance of the Company’s right to invoice. Contract assets are classified as accounts receivables upon invoicing. Contract assets are included in other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets were $25 million and $24 million as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Contract asset balances will fluctuate based upon the timing of transfer of services, billings and customers’ acceptance of contractual milestones. Contract Liabilities Contract liabilities consist of unearned revenue, which is generally recorded when VMware has the right to invoice or payments have been received for undelivered products or services. Customer Deposits Customer deposits include prepayments from customers related to amounts received for contracts that include certain cancellation rights. Purchased credits eligible for redemption of VMware’s hosted services (“cloud credits”) are included in customer deposits until the cloud credit is consumed or is contractually committed to a specific hosted service. Cloud credits are redeemable by the customer for the gross value of the hosted offering. Upon contractual commitment for a hosted service, the net value of the cloud credits that are expected to be recognized as revenue when the obligation is fulfilled will be classified as unearned revenue. As of May 3, 2019 , customer deposits related to customer prepayments and cloud credits of $239 million were included in accrued expenses and other and $69 million were included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of February 1, 2019 , customer deposits related to customer prepayments were $238 million and were included in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and $60 million were included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Commissions Deferred commissions are classified as current or non-current based on the duration of the expected period of benefit. Deferred commissions, including the employer portion of payroll taxes, included in other current assets as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 were not significant. Deferred commissions included in other assets were $755 million and $756 million as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Amortization expense for deferred commissions was included in sales and marketing on the condensed consolidated statements of income and was $74 million and $67 million during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , respectively. Unearned Revenue Unearned revenue as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 Unearned license revenue $ 303 $ 255 Unearned software maintenance revenue 6,029 5,972 Unearned professional services revenue 787 751 Total unearned revenue $ 7,119 $ 6,978 Unearned license revenue is primarily related to the allocated portion of VMware’s software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) offerings and is generally recognized over time as customers consume the services or ratably over the term of the subscription, commencing upon provisioning of the service. Unearned software maintenance revenue is attributable to VMware’s maintenance contracts and is generally recognized over time on a ratable basis over the contract duration. The weighted-average remaining contractual term as of May 3, 2019 was approximately two years . In addition, unearned software maintenance revenue also includes the allocated portion of VMware’s SaaS offerings. Unearned professional services revenue results primarily from prepaid professional services and is generally recognized as the services are performed. The following table summarizes unearned revenue activity during the period presented: Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Balance, beginning of the period $ 6,978 Current period billings 1,506 Revenue recognized from amounts previously classified as unearned revenue (1) (1,365 ) Balance, end of the period $ 7,119 (1) Revenue recognized from amounts previously classified as unearned revenue did not include revenue for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premises license. Revenue recognized during the three months ended May 4, 2018 , from amounts previously classified as unearned revenue, was $1,215 million , and did not include revenue for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premises license. Remaining Performance Obligations Remaining performance obligations represent the aggregate amount of the transaction price in contracts allocated to performance obligations not delivered, or partially undelivered, as of the end of the reporting period. Remaining performance obligations include unearned revenue, multi-year contracts with future installment payments and certain unfulfilled orders against accepted customer contracts at the end of any given period. As of May 3, 2019 , the aggregate transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $7,675 million , of which approximately 56% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months and the remainder thereafter. As of February 1, 2019 , the aggregate transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $7,749 million , of which approximately 56% was expected to be recognized as revenue during fiscal year 2020, and the remainder thereafter.

Related Parties

Related Parties	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Parties	Related Parties The information provided below includes a summary of the transactions entered into with Dell and Dell’s consolidated subsidiaries, including EMC (collectively, “Dell”). Transactions with Dell VMware and Dell engaged in the following ongoing related party transactions, which resulted in revenue and receipts, and unearned revenue for VMware: • Pursuant to original equipment manufacturer and reseller arrangements, Dell integrates or bundles VMware’s products and services with Dell’s products and sells them to end users. Dell also acts as a distributor, purchasing VMware’s standalone products and services for resale to end-user customers through VMware-authorized resellers. Revenue under these arrangements is presented net of related marketing development funds and rebates paid to Dell. In addition, VMware provides professional services to end users based upon contractual agreements with Dell. • Dell purchases products and services from VMware for its internal use. • Pursuant to an ongoing distribution agreement, VMware acts as the selling agent for certain products and services of Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”), a subsidiary of Dell, in exchange for an agency fee. Under this agreement, cash is collected from the end user by VMware and remitted to Pivotal, net of the contractual agency fee. • From time to time, VMware and Dell enter into agreements to collaborate on technology projects, and Dell pays VMware for services or reimburses VMware for costs incurred by VMware, in connection with such projects. Dell purchases VMware products and services directly from VMware, as well as through VMware’s channel partners. Information about VMware’s revenue and receipts, and unearned revenue from such arrangements, for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenue and Receipts Unearned Revenue Three Months Ended As of May 3, May 4, May 3, February 1, 2019 2018 2019 2019 Reseller revenue $ 618 $ 360 $ 2,519 $ 2,375 Internal-use revenue 6 7 13 13 Agency fee revenue — 4 — — Collaborative technology project receipts 2 — n/a n/a Customer deposits resulting from transactions with Dell were $92 million and $85 million as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. VMware and Dell engaged in the following ongoing related party transactions, which resulted in costs to VMware: • VMware purchases and leases products and purchases services from Dell. • From time to time, VMware and Dell enter into agreements to collaborate on technology projects, and VMware pays Dell for services provided to VMware by Dell related to such projects. • In certain geographic regions where VMware does not have an established legal entity, VMware contracts with Dell subsidiaries for support services and support from Dell personnel who are managed by VMware. The costs incurred by Dell on VMware’s behalf related to these employees are charged to VMware with a mark-up intended to approximate costs that would have been incurred had VMware contracted for such services with an unrelated third party. These costs are included as expenses on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income and primarily include salaries, benefits, travel and occupancy expenses. Dell also incurs certain administrative costs on VMware’s behalf in the United States (“U.S.”) that are recorded as expenses on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income. • In certain geographic regions, Dell files a consolidated indirect tax return, which includes value added taxes and other indirect taxes collected by VMware from its customers. VMware remits the indirect taxes to Dell and Dell remits the tax payment to the foreign governments on VMware’s behalf. • From time to time, VMware invoices end users on behalf of Dell for certain services rendered by Dell. Cash related to these services is collected from the end user by VMware and remitted to Dell. Information about VMware’s payments from such arrangements during the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services (1) $ 80 $ 49 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 26 28 (1) Amount includes indirect taxes that were remitted to Dell during the periods presented. VMware also purchases Dell products through Dell’s channel partners. Purchases of Dell products through Dell’s channel partners were not significant during the periods presented . From time to time, VMware and Dell also enter into joint marketing, sales, branding and product development arrangements, for which both parties may incur costs. During the third quarter of fiscal 2019, VMware acquired technology and employees related to the Dell EMC Service Assurance Suite, which provides root cause analysis management software for communications service providers, from Dell. The purchase of the Dell EMC Service Assurance Suite was accounted for as a transaction by entities under common control. The amount of the purchase price in excess of the historical cost of the acquired assets was recognized as a reduction to retained earnings on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Transition services are to be provided by Dell over a period of 18 months, starting from the date of the acquisition. Payments for transition services are not expected to be significant. Dell Financial Services (“DFS”) DFS provided financing to certain of VMware’s end users at the end users’ discretion. Upon acceptance of the financing arrangement by both VMware’s end user and DFS, amounts classified as trade accounts receivable are reclassified to due from related parties, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Revenue recognized on transactions financed through DFS was recorded net of financing fees, which were $12 million and $16 million during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , respectively. Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell Payments made to Dell pursuant to a tax sharing agreement were $37 million during the three months ended May 3, 2019 , and no t significant during the three months ended May 4, 2018 . Payments from VMware to Dell under the tax sharing agreement relate to VMware’s portion of federal income taxes on Dell’s consolidated tax return as well as state tax payments for combined states. The timing of the tax payments due to and from related parties is governed by the tax sharing agreement. VMware’s portion of the mandatory one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries is governed by a letter agreement between Dell, EMC and VMware executed during the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The amounts that VMware pays to Dell for its portion of federal income taxes on Dell’s consolidated tax return differ from the amounts VMware would owe on a separate tax return basis and the difference is recognized as a component of additional paid-in capital, generally in the period in which the consolidated tax return is filed. The difference between the amount of tax calculated on a separate tax return basis and the amount of tax calculated pursuant to the tax sharing agreement that was recorded in additional paid-in capital during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 was not significant. Due To/From Related Parties, Net Amounts due to and from related parties, net as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 Due from related parties, current $ 609 $ 1,079 Due to related parties, current (1) 167 142 Due from related parties, net, current (2) $ 442 $ 937 Income tax related asset, net, current $ 41 $ — Income tax due to related parties, non-current 614 646 (1) Includes an immaterial amount related to the Company’s current lease liabilities due to related parties as of May 3, 2019 . (2) The Company also recognized an immaterial amount related to non-current lease liabilities due to related parties. This amount has been included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 3, 2019 . Amounts included in due from related parties, net, excluding DFS and tax obligations, includes the current portion of amounts due to and due from related parties. Amounts included in due from related parties, net are generally settled in cash within 60 days of each quarter-end. Notes Payable to Dell On January 21, 2014, VMware entered into a note exchange agreement with its parent company providing for the issuance of three promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $1,500 million , which consisted of outstanding principal due on the following dates: $680 million due May 1, 2018 , $550 million due May 1, 2020 and $270 million due December 1, 2022 . On August 21, 2017, VMware repaid two of the notes payable to Dell in the aggregate principal amount of $1,230 million , representing repayment of the note due May 1, 2018 at par value and repayment of the note due May 1, 2020 at a discount. The remaining note payable of $270 million due December 1, 2022 may be prepaid without penalty or premium. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears at the annual rate of 1.75% . During the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , interest expense on the notes payable to Dell was not significant. Pivotal Prior to Pivotal’s initial public offering on April 20, 2018, VMware’s previously held preferred shares were converted to shares of non-trading Class B common stock, resulting in VMware having a financial interest of 17% and a voting interest of 24% in Pivotal as of February 1, 2019 . As of May 3, 2019 , VMware had a financial interest of 16% and a voting interest of 24% in Pivotal. Refer to Note H for information regarding VMware’s investment in Pivotal.

Business Combination, Definite-

Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Business Combination, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Business Combination During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware completed the acquisition of AetherPal Inc., a provider of remote support solutions, to enhance VMware’s Workspace ONE offering. The total purchase price was $45 million , which primarily included $12 million of identifiable intangible assets and $33 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets primarily consisted of completed technology and customer relationships, with estimated useful lives of three years to five years . The pro forma financial information assuming the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year of acquisition, as well as the revenue and earnings generated during the current fiscal year, were not material for disclosure purposes. Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net As of the periods presented, definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): May 3, 2019 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.3 $ 782 $ (531 ) $ 251 Customer relationships and customer lists 7.5 199 (103 ) 96 Trademarks and tradenames 7.9 86 (43 ) 43 Other 1.3 5 (3 ) 2 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,072 $ (680 ) $ 392 February 1, 2019 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.3 $ 781 $ (503 ) $ 278 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (33 ) 116 Customer relationships and customer lists 7.5 193 (96 ) 97 Trademarks and tradenames 7.9 86 (40 ) 46 Other 3.9 7 (3 ) 4 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,216 $ (675 ) $ 541 Upon adoption of Topic 842 on February 2, 2019, leasehold interest of $116 million related to favorable terms of certain ground lease agreements was derecognized and adjusted to the carrying amount of the ROU assets and classified as other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Prior to adoption, these assets were classified as intangible assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $44 million and $39 million during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , respectively. Based on intangible assets recorded as of May 3, 2019 and assuming no subsequent additions, dispositions or impairment of underlying assets, the remaining estimated annual amortization expense over the next five fiscal years and thereafter is expected to be as follows (table in millions): Remainder of 2020 $ 110 2021 96 2022 80 2023 56 2024 38 Thereafter 12 Total $ 392 Goodwill The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the three months ended May 3, 2019 (table in millions): Balance, February 1, 2019 $ 5,381 Increase in goodwill related to business combination 33 Balance, May 3, 2019 $ 5,414

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	Net Income Per Share Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period, as calculated using the treasury stock method. Potentially dilutive securities primarily include unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”), including performance stock unit (“PSU”) awards, and stock options, including purchase options under VMware’s employee stock purchase plan. Securities are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share if their effect would be anti-dilutive. VMware uses the two-class method to calculate net income per share as both classes share the same rights in dividends; therefore, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same for both classes. The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net income per share during the periods presented (table in millions, except per share amounts and shares in thousands): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Net income $ 505 $ 942 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 410,414 404,968 Effect of other dilutive securities 7,973 5,964 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 418,387 410,932 Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B $ 1.23 $ 2.33 Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B $ 1.21 $ 2.29 The following table sets forth the weighted-average common share equivalents of Class A common stock that were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculations during the periods presented because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Anti-dilutive securities: Restricted stock units 81 177 Total 81 177

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents as of the periods presented consisted of the following (tables in millions): May 3, 2019 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 492 $ — $ — $ 492 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,791 $ — $ — $ 2,791 Demand deposits and time deposits 28 — — 28 Total cash equivalents $ 2,819 $ — $ — $ 2,819 February 1, 2019 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 461 $ — $ — $ 461 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,316 $ — $ — $ 2,316 Demand deposits and time deposits 53 — — 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,369 $ — $ — $ 2,369 Restricted Cash The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, current portion and non-current portion of restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,311 $ 2,830 Restricted cash within other current assets 37 35 Restricted cash within other assets 28 29 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 3,376 $ 2,894 Amounts included in restricted cash primarily relate to certain employee-related benefits, as well as amounts related to installment payments to certain employees as part of acquisitions, subject to the achievement of specified future employment conditions.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Long-term Debt On August 21, 2017, VMware issued three series of unsecured senior notes (“Senior Notes”) pursuant to a public debt offering. The proceeds from the issuance were $3,961 million , net of debt discount of $9 million and debt issuance costs of $30 million . The carrying value of the Senior Notes as of the periods presented were as follows (amounts in millions): May 3, February 1, Effective Interest Rate 2019 2019 Long-term debt: 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 2.56% 2.95% Senior Note Due August 21, 2022 1,500 1,500 3.17% 3.90% Senior Note Due August 21, 2027 1,250 1,250 4.05% Total principal amount 4,000 4,000 Less: unamortized discount (6 ) (7 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (20 ) (21 ) Net carrying amount $ 3,974 $ 3,972 Interest is payable semiannually in arrears, on February 21 and August 21 of each year. During the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , interest expense of $32 million , which included amortization of discount and issuance costs, was recognized on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The discount and issuance costs are amortized over the term of the Senior Notes on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method. The Senior Notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time at VMware’s option, subject to a make-whole premium. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change-of-control triggering events and certain downgrades of the ratings on the Senior Notes, VMware may be required to repurchase the notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the date of purchase. The Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with VMware’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes also include restrictive covenants that, in certain circumstances, limit VMware’s ability to create certain liens, to enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions and to consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of VMware’s assets. Refer to Note C for information regarding the note payable to Dell. Revolving Credit Facility On September 12, 2017, VMware entered into an unsecured credit agreement establishing a revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of lenders that provides the Company with a borrowing capacity of up to $1,000 million , which may be used for general corporate purposes. Commitments under the Credit Facility are available for a period of five years , which may be extended, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, by up to two one -year periods. A s of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. The credit agreement contains certain representations, warranties and covenants. Commitment fees, interest rates and other terms of borrowing under the Credit Facility may vary based on VMware’s external credit ratings. The amount paid in connection with the ongoing commitment fee, which is payable quarterly in arrears, was no t significant duri ng the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. VMware determines fair value using the following hierarchy: • Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are noted as being active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and • Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. As of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , VMware’s Level 2 investment securities were generally priced using non-binding market consensus prices that were corroborated by observable market data, quoted market prices for similar instruments, or pricing models such as discounted cash flow techniques. VMware did not have any significant assets or liabilities that were classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the periods presented , and there have been no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the periods presented . The following tables set forth the fair value hierarchy of VMware’s cash equivalents and short-term investments that were required to be measured at fair value as of the periods presented (tables in millions): May 3, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,791 $ — $ 2,791 Demand deposits and time deposits — 28 28 Total cash equivalents $ 2,791 $ 28 $ 2,819 February 1, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,316 $ — $ 2,316 Demand deposits and time deposits — 53 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,316 $ 53 $ 2,369 Short-term investments: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 19 $ — $ 19 Total short-term investments $ 19 $ — $ 19 The note payable to Dell and the Senior Notes were not adjusted to fair value. The fair value of the note payable to Dell was approximately $257 million and $252 million as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. The fair value of the Senior Notes was approximately $3,939 million and $3,862 million as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Fair value for both the note payable to Dell and the Senior Notes was estimated primarily based on observable market interest rates (Level 2 inputs). VMware offers a deferred compensation plan for eligible employees, which allows participants to defer payment for part or all of their compensation. The net impact to the condensed consolidated statements of income is not significant since changes in the fair value of the assets substantially offset changes in the fair value of the liabilities. As such, assets and liabilities associated with this plan have not been included in the above tables. Assets associated with this plan were the same as the liabilities at approximately $91 million and $77 million as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , respectively, and are included in other assets and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Equity Securities Carried at Fair Value As of February 1, 2019, VMware held a publicly traded equity security, which was measured at its fair value of $19 million using quoted prices for identical assets in an active market (Level 1). During the three months ended May 3, 2019 , VMware sold its investment in this equity security. The realized gain recognized on the condensed consolidated statements of income during the three months ended May 3, 2019 was not significant. The fair value of VMware’s investment in Pivotal was $965 million and $833 million as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , respectively, and was determined using the quoted market price of Pivotal’s Class A common stock as of each reporting period, adjusted for the impact of superior voting rights (Level 2). During the three months ended May 3, 2019 , VMware recognized an unrealized gain of $132 million to adjust its investment in Pivotal to its fair value. During the three months ended May 4, 2018 , VMware recognized an unrealized gain of $781 million to adjust its investment in Pivotal to its fair value, including an unrealized gain of $668 million recognized as a result of Pivotal’s initial public offering. A discrete tax expense of $33 million for the three months ended May 3, 2019 and $179 million , net of the reversal of the previously recorded valuation allowance, for the three months ended May 4, 2018 was recognized related to the book and tax basis difference on the investment in Pivotal. Subsequent to May 3, 2019 , Pivotal’s stock price has declined significantly. If Pivotal’s stock price remains unchanged from its current value, VMware will recognize a substantial unrealized loss on its investment in Pivotal as of the next measurement date. Financial information of Pivotal is made publicly available. The following tables include summarized financial information for fiscal 2019 obtained from Pivotal’s most recent Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2019 (tables in millions): Three Months Ended Year Ended February 1, February 1, 2019 2019 Results of Operations Data: Revenue $ 169 $ 657 Gross profit 110 417 Loss from operations (42 ) (147 ) Net loss (39 ) (142 ) Net loss attributable to Pivotal (39 ) (142 ) February 1, 2019 Balance Sheet Data: Current assets $ 1,067 Total assets 1,850 Current liabilities 486 Total liabilities 585 Non-controlling interest 1 Equity Securities Without a Readily Determinable Fair Value VMware’s equity securities also include investments in privately held companies, which do not have a readily determinable fair value. As of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , investments in privately held companies, which consisted primarily of equity securities, had a carrying value of $95 million , respectively, and were included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. All gains and losses on these securities, whether realized or unrealized, are recognized in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Derivatives and Hedging Activit

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging Activities	Derivatives and Hedging Activities VMware conducts business on a global basis in multiple foreign currencies, subjecting the Company to foreign currency risk. To mitigate a portion of this risk, VMware utilizes hedging contracts as described below, which potentially expose the Company to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements. VMware manages counterparty risk by seeking counterparties of high credit quality, by monitoring credit ratings and credit spreads of, and other relevant public information about its counterparties. VMware does not, and does not intend to, use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Cash Flow Hedges To mitigate its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations resulting from certain operating expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies, VMware enters into forward contracts that are designated as cash flow hedging instruments as the accounting criteria for such designation are met. Therefore, the effective portion of gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these instruments is initially reported in accumulated other comprehensive income on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and is subsequently reclassified to the related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. During the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , the effective portion of gains or losses reclassified to the condensed consolidated statements of income was not significant. During the three months ended May 4, 2018 , interest charges or “forward points” on VMware’s forward contracts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and were recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income as incurred. Beginning February 2, 2019, the excluded component was recorded to the related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. These forward contracts have contractual maturities of twelve months or less, and as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $286 million and $367 million , respectively. The notional value represents the gross amount of foreign currency that will be bought or sold upon maturity of the forward contract. During the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , all cash flow hedges were considered effective. Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedges VMware has established a program that utilizes forward contracts to offset the foreign currency risk associated with net outstanding monetary asset and liability positions. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under applicable accounting guidance, and therefore all changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are reported in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. These forward contracts have a contractual maturity of one month , and as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $861 million and $1,208 million , respectively. The notional value represents the gross amount of foreign currency that will be bought or sold upon maturity of the forward contract. During the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , VMware recognized gains of $27 million and $30 million , respectively, related to the settlement of forward contracts. Gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The combined gains and losses related to the settlement of forward contracts and the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities were not significant during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 . Net gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies Litigation On August 10, 2015, the Company received a subpoena from the California Attorney General’s office (“California AG”), following the Company’s settlement with the Department of Justice and the General Services Administration during June 2015. In this matter, the California AG is investigating the accuracy of the Company’s sales practices with departments and agencies within the State of California. The Company held an initial meeting with the California AG’s representatives on November 5, 2015, and thereafter provided certain requested documents to the California AG. The Company did not receive any further communications from the California AG until the fall of 2017. Since then, the California AG and the Company have exchanged communications regarding the legal bases for the allegations, and the Company has provided additional information requested by the California AG. The Company is unable at this time to reasonably assess whether or to what extent it may be found liable and believes a loss is not considered probable and is not estimable. On March 4, 2015, Christoph Hellwig, a software developer who alleged that software code he wrote is used in a component of the Company’s vSphere product, filed a lawsuit against VMware in the Hamburg Regional Court in Germany alleging copyright infringement for failing to comply with the terms of the open source General Public License v.2 (“GPL v.2”). On July 8, 2016, the German court issued a written decision dismissing Mr. Hellwig’s lawsuit. Following Mr. Hellwig’s appeal of that decision, on February 28, 2019, the appellate court affirmed the regional court’s decision dismissing Mr. Hellwig’s lawsuit. The time for Mr. Hellwig to file a further appeal has expired. While VMware believes that it has valid defenses against each of the above legal matters, given the unpredictable nature of legal proceedings, an unfavorable resolution of one or more legal proceedings, claims, or investigations could have a material adverse effect on VMware’s condensed consolidated financial statements. VMware accrues for a liability when a determination has been made that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If only a range can be estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, an accrual is recorded for the minimum amount in the range. Significant judgment is required in both the determination that the occurrence of a loss is probable and is reasonably estimable. In making such judgments, VMware considers the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. Legal costs are generally recognized as expense when incurred. VMware is also subject to other legal, administrative and regulatory proceedings, claims, demands and investigations in the ordinary course of business or in connection with business mergers and acquisitions, including claims with respect to commercial, contracting and sales practices, product liability, intellectual property, employment, corporate and securities law, class action, whistleblower and other matters. From time to time, VMware also receives inquiries from and has discussions with government entities and stockholders on various matters. As of May 3, 2019 , amounts accrued relating to these other matters arising as part of the ordinary course of business were considered not material. VMware does not believe that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Leases

Leases	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases VMware has operating leases primarily related to office facilities and equipment, which have remaining lease terms of one month to 27 years . VMware did not have financing leases during the periods presented. During the three months ended May 3, 2019 , lease expense recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income was $39 million . The components of lease expense during the period presented were as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Operating lease expense $ 32 Short-term lease expense 1 Variable lease expense 6 Total lease expense $ 39 From time to time, VMware enters into lease arrangements with Dell. Lease expense incurred for arrangements with Dell was not significant during the three months ended May 3, 2019 . Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 38 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 13 Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases as of the period presented was as follows (table in millions): May 3, 2019 ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 652 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 84 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 525 Total operating lease liabilities $ 609 (1) Included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease term and discount rate related to operating leases as of the period presented were as follows: May 3, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 16.6 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.6 % The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of May 3, 2019 (table in millions): Remainder of 2020 $ 74 2021 85 2022 70 2023 60 2024 44 Thereafter 525 Total future minimum lease payments 858 Less: Imputed interest (249 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 609 (1) Total lease liabilities as of May 3, 2019 exclude legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $222 million . Future lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of February 1, 2019 were as follows (table in millions): 2020 $ 109 2021 79 2022 64 2023 54 2024 41 Thereafter 523 Total (1) $ 870 (1) Total future lease payments as of February 1, 2019 exclude legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $164 million .

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity VMware Stock Repurchases VMware purchases stock from time to time in open market transactions, subject to market conditions. The timing of any repurchases and the actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including VMware’s stock price, cash requirements for operations and business combinations, corporate, legal and regulatory requirements and other market and economic conditions. VMware is not obligated to purchase any shares under its stock repurchase programs. Purchases can be discontinued at any time VMware believes additional purchases are not warranted. From time to time, VMware also purchases stock in private transactions, such as those with Dell. All shares repurchased under VMware’s stock repurchase programs are retired. During August 2017, VMware’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1,000 million of Class A common stock through August 31, 2018. On July 1, 2018, VMware’s board of directors extended authorization of the existing stock repurchase program through August 31, 2019. Subsequent to the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2019 , VMware’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1,500 million of Class A common stock through the end of fiscal year 2021. The $1,500 million authorization is in addition to VMware’s ongoing $1,000 million stock repurchase program authorized in August 2017, of which $243 million remained available for repurchase as of May 3, 2019 . The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity during the three months ended May 3, 2019 (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Aggregate purchase price (1) $ 591 Class A common shares repurchased 3,264 Weighted-average price per share $ 180.96 (1) The aggregate purchase price of repurchased shares is classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. There were no repurchases of VMware Class A common stock during the three months ended May 4, 2018 . VMware Restricted Stock VMware’s restricted stock primarily consists of RSU awards, which have been granted to employees. The value of an RSU grant is based on VMware’s stock price on the date of grant. The shares underlying the RSU awards are not issued until the RSUs vest. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of VMware’s Class A common stock. VMware’s restricted stock also includes PSU awards, which have been granted to certain VMware executives and employees. The PSU awards include performance conditions and, in certain cases, a time-based or market-based vesting component. Upon vesting, PSU awards convert into VMware’s Class A common stock at various ratios ranging from 0.1 to 2.0 shares per PSU, depending upon the degree of achievement of the performance or market-based target designated by each award. If minimum performance thresholds are not achieved, then no shares are issued. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity since February 1, 2019 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, February 1, 2019 18,215 $ 90.06 Granted 1,578 159.70 Vested (2,748 ) 67.06 Forfeited (528 ) 88.45 Outstanding, May 3, 2019 16,517 100.59 The aggregate vesting date fair value of VMware’s restricted stock that vested during the three months ended May 3, 2019 was $524 million . As of May 3, 2019 , restricted stock representing 16.5 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock were outstanding, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $3,358 million based on VMware’s closing stock price as of May 3, 2019 . Net excess tax benefits Net excess tax benefits recognized in connection with stock-based awards are included in income tax provision on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Net excess tax benefits recognized during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 were $73 million and $27 million , respectively. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the periods presented were as follows (tables in millions): Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, February 1, 2019 $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of $—, $ —, and $— (1 ) 5 4 Other comprehensive income (loss), net (1 ) 5 4 Balance, May 3, 2019 $ — $ 6 $ 6 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, February 2, 2018 $ (15 ) $ — $ (15 ) Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02 (15 ) — (15 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of ($5), $ — and ($5) (15 ) (9 ) (24 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (15 ) (9 ) (24 ) Balance, May 4, 2018 $ (45 ) $ (9 ) $ (54 ) Unrealized gains and losses on VMware’s available-for-sale securities are reclassified to investment income on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the period that such gains and losses are realized. The effective portion of gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments is reclassified to its related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. The amounts recorded to their related operating expense functional line items on the condensed consolidated statements of income were not significant to the individual functional line items during the periods presented .

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information VMware operates in one reportable operating segment, thus all required financial segment information is included in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance. VMware’s chief operating decision maker allocates resources and assesses performance based upon discrete financial information at the consolidated level. Revenue by type during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Revenue: License $ 869 $ 774 Services: Software maintenance 1,205 1,077 Professional services 192 157 Total services 1,397 1,234 Total revenue (1) $ 2,266 $ 2,008 (1) Includes revenue derived from VMware’s Hybrid Cloud Computing subscription and SaaS offerings, which was $284 million and $210 million during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , respectively. Revenue from Hybrid Cloud Computing offerings consisted primarily of VMware Cloud Provider Program revenue. Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 United States $ 1,053 $ 938 International 1,213 1,070 Total $ 2,266 $ 2,008 Revenue by geographic area is based on the ship-to addresses of VMware’s customers. No individual country other than the U.S. accounted for 10% or more of revenue during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 . Long-lived assets by geographic area, which primarily include property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 United States $ 825 $ 831 International 115 106 Total $ 940 $ 937 No individual country other than the U.S. accounted for 10% or more of these assets as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 .

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event On May 31, 2019, the Company completed an intra-group transfer of certain of its intellectual property rights to its Irish subsidiary, where its international business is headquartered. As a result of the intra-group transfer, the Company’s mix of income by tax jurisdiction will be affected. A discrete tax benefit of approximately $4.9 billion will be recognized as a deferred tax asset during the second quarter of fiscal 2020. This deferred tax asset represents the future amortization of the intellectual property rights to be recognized in future periods. The Company is evaluating the impact that this intra-group transfer will have on the estimated annual effective tax rate.

Overview and Basis of Present_2

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounting Principals and Unaudited Interim Financial Information	Accounting Principles The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Unaudited Interim Financial Information The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, for a fair statement of VMware’s condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year 2020. Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in VMware’s Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2019. Effective September 7, 2016, Dell Technologies Inc. (“Dell”) (formerly Denali Holding Inc.) acquired EMC Corporation (“EMC”), VMware’s parent company, including EMC’s majority control of VMware (the “Dell Acquisition”). As of May 3, 2019 , Dell controlled 80.6% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.4% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 31 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. As VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Dell, its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with Dell’s financial statements. Transactions prior to the effective date of the Dell Acquisition represent transactions only with EMC and its consolidated subsidiaries. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s related party transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries may not be considered arm’s length with an unrelated third party. Therefore, the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had VMware engaged in such transactions with an unrelated third party during all periods presented. Accordingly, VMware’s historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be in the future, if and when VMware contracts at arm’s length with unrelated third parties for products and services the Company receives from and provides to Dell.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries are generally settled in cash and are classified on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows based upon the nature of the underlying transaction.
Use of Accounting Estimates	Use of Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, trade receivable valuation, marketing development funds, expected period of benefit for deferred commissions, useful lives assigned to fixed assets and intangible assets, valuation of goodwill and definite-lived intangibles, income taxes, stock-based compensation and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies During February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”). The updated standard requires the recognition of a liability for lease obligations and corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) assets on the balance sheet, and disclosures of certain information regarding leasing arrangements. VMware adopted this standard effective February 2, 2019 and applied it retrospectively at the beginning of the period of adoption through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The Company elected to apply practical expedients upon transition to this standard, which allow the Company to use the beginning of the period of adoption as the date of initial application, and to not reassess lease classification, treatment of initial direct costs, or whether an existing or expired contract contains a lease. Prior period amounts were not recast under this standard. Upon adoption, VMware recognized ROU assets of $666 million , a liability for lease obligations of $629 million , and an immaterial cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of taxes, as of February 2, 2019. The updated standard did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated statements of income or net cash provided by or used in operating, investing and financing activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Significant accounting policies applicable to leases reflect the adoption of Topic 842. There were no other changes to VMware’s significant accounting policies described in the Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2019 that have had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.
Leases	Leases VMware determines if an arrangement contains a lease at inception by evaluating whether the arrangement conveys the right to use an identified asset and whether the Company obtains substantially all economic benefits from and has the ability to direct the use of the asset. ROU assets resulting from operating leases are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and operating lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other, and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date using the incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is generally determined using factors such as the Treasury yields, the Company’s credit rating and interest rates of similar debt instruments with comparable credit ratings, among others. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that VMware will exercise that option. Lease expense resulting from the minimum lease payments is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term. VMware elected the practical expedient to exclude leasing arrangements with a duration of less than 12 months. The Company’s lease agreements generally do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Certain lease agreements may contain lease and non-lease components, such a common-area maintenance costs. The Company elected to account for these components as a single lease component in determining the lease liability. Variable lease payments, which are primarily comprised of common-area maintenance, utilities and real estate taxes that are passed on from the lessor in proportion to the space leased by the Company, are recognized in operating expenses in the period in which the obligation for those payments was incurred. The Company subleases certain leased office space to third parties when it determines there is excess leased capacity. Sublease income was not material for all periods presented.

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_2

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Summary of Unearned Revenue	Unearned revenue as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 Unearned license revenue $ 303 $ 255 Unearned software maintenance revenue 6,029 5,972 Unearned professional services revenue 787 751 Total unearned revenue $ 7,119 $ 6,978 The following table summarizes unearned revenue activity during the period presented: Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Balance, beginning of the period $ 6,978 Current period billings 1,506 Revenue recognized from amounts previously classified as unearned revenue (1) (1,365 ) Balance, end of the period $ 7,119 (1) Revenue recognized from amounts previously classified as unearned revenue did not include revenue for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premises license.

Related Parties (Tables)

Related Parties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	Amounts due to and from related parties, net as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 Due from related parties, current $ 609 $ 1,079 Due to related parties, current (1) 167 142 Due from related parties, net, current (2) $ 442 $ 937 Income tax related asset, net, current $ 41 $ — Income tax due to related parties, non-current 614 646 (1) Includes an immaterial amount related to the Company’s current lease liabilities due to related parties as of May 3, 2019 . (2) The Company also recognized an immaterial amount related to non-current lease liabilities due to related parties. This amount has been included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 3, 2019 . Information about VMware’s payments from such arrangements during the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services (1) $ 80 $ 49 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 26 28 (1) Amount includes indirect taxes that were remitted to Dell during the periods presented. for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenue and Receipts Unearned Revenue Three Months Ended As of May 3, May 4, May 3, February 1, 2019 2018 2019 2019 Reseller revenue $ 618 $ 360 $ 2,519 $ 2,375 Internal-use revenue 6 7 13 13 Agency fee revenue — 4 — — Collaborative technology project receipts 2 — n/a n/a

Business Combination, Definit_2

Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Business Combination, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	As of the periods presented, definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): May 3, 2019 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.3 $ 782 $ (531 ) $ 251 Customer relationships and customer lists 7.5 199 (103 ) 96 Trademarks and tradenames 7.9 86 (43 ) 43 Other 1.3 5 (3 ) 2 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,072 $ (680 ) $ 392 February 1, 2019 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.3 $ 781 $ (503 ) $ 278 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (33 ) 116 Customer relationships and customer lists 7.5 193 (96 ) 97 Trademarks and tradenames 7.9 86 (40 ) 46 Other 3.9 7 (3 ) 4 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,216 $ (675 ) $ 541
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense	Based on intangible assets recorded as of May 3, 2019 and assuming no subsequent additions, dispositions or impairment of underlying assets, the remaining estimated annual amortization expense over the next five fiscal years and thereafter is expected to be as follows (table in millions): Remainder of 2020 $ 110 2021 96 2022 80 2023 56 2024 38 Thereafter 12 Total $ 392
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the three months ended May 3, 2019 (table in millions): Balance, February 1, 2019 $ 5,381 Increase in goodwill related to business combination 33 Balance, May 3, 2019 $ 5,414

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computations of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share	The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net income per share during the periods presented (table in millions, except per share amounts and shares in thousands): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Net income $ 505 $ 942 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 410,414 404,968 Effect of other dilutive securities 7,973 5,964 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 418,387 410,932 Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B $ 1.23 $ 2.33 Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B $ 1.21 $ 2.29
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Net Income per Share	The following table sets forth the weighted-average common share equivalents of Class A common stock that were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculations during the periods presented because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Anti-dilutive securities: Restricted stock units 81 177 Total 81 177

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Tabl

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	Cash and cash equivalents as of the periods presented consisted of the following (tables in millions): May 3, 2019 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 492 $ — $ — $ 492 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,791 $ — $ — $ 2,791 Demand deposits and time deposits 28 — — 28 Total cash equivalents $ 2,819 $ — $ — $ 2,819 February 1, 2019 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 461 $ — $ — $ 461 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,316 $ — $ — $ 2,316 Demand deposits and time deposits 53 — — 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,369 $ — $ — $ 2,369
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash	The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, current portion and non-current portion of restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of May 3, 2019 and February 1, 2019 (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,311 $ 2,830 Restricted cash within other current assets 37 35 Restricted cash within other assets 28 29 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 3,376 $ 2,894

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Value of Senior Notes	The carrying value of the Senior Notes as of the periods presented were as follows (amounts in millions): May 3, February 1, Effective Interest Rate 2019 2019 Long-term debt: 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 2.56% 2.95% Senior Note Due August 21, 2022 1,500 1,500 3.17% 3.90% Senior Note Due August 21, 2027 1,250 1,250 4.05% Total principal amount 4,000 4,000 Less: unamortized discount (6 ) (7 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (20 ) (21 ) Net carrying amount $ 3,974 $ 3,972

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy	The following tables set forth the fair value hierarchy of VMware’s cash equivalents and short-term investments that were required to be measured at fair value as of the periods presented (tables in millions): May 3, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,791 $ — $ 2,791 Demand deposits and time deposits — 28 28 Total cash equivalents $ 2,791 $ 28 $ 2,819 February 1, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,316 $ — $ 2,316 Demand deposits and time deposits — 53 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,316 $ 53 $ 2,369 Short-term investments: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 19 $ — $ 19 Total short-term investments $ 19 $ — $ 19
Pivotal Financial Information	The following tables include summarized financial information for fiscal 2019 obtained from Pivotal’s most recent Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2019 (tables in millions): Three Months Ended Year Ended February 1, February 1, 2019 2019 Results of Operations Data: Revenue $ 169 $ 657 Gross profit 110 417 Loss from operations (42 ) (147 ) Net loss (39 ) (142 ) Net loss attributable to Pivotal (39 ) (142 ) February 1, 2019 Balance Sheet Data: Current assets $ 1,067 Total assets 1,850 Current liabilities 486 Total liabilities 585 Non-controlling interest 1

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Cost, Cash Flow, Term and Discount Rate	Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 38 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 13 Lease term and discount rate related to operating leases as of the period presented were as follows: May 3, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 16.6 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.6 % The components of lease expense during the period presented were as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Operating lease expense $ 32 Short-term lease expense 1 Variable lease expense 6 Total lease expense $ 39
Lease Assets and Liabilities	Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases as of the period presented was as follows (table in millions): May 3, 2019 ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 652 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 84 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 525 Total operating lease liabilities $ 609 (1) Included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Lease Liability Maturity	The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of May 3, 2019 (table in millions): Remainder of 2020 $ 74 2021 85 2022 70 2023 60 2024 44 Thereafter 525 Total future minimum lease payments 858 Less: Imputed interest (249 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 609 (1) Total lease liabilities as of May 3, 2019 exclude legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $222 million .
Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of February 1, 2019 were as follows (table in millions): 2020 $ 109 2021 79 2022 64 2023 54 2024 41 Thereafter 523 Total (1) $ 870 (1) Total future lease payments as of February 1, 2019 exclude legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $164 million .

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program	The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity during the three months ended May 3, 2019 (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended May 3, 2019 Aggregate purchase price (1) $ 591 Class A common shares repurchased 3,264 Weighted-average price per share $ 180.96 (1) The aggregate purchase price of repurchased shares is classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital.
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity since February 1, 2019 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, February 1, 2019 18,215 $ 90.06 Granted 1,578 159.70 Vested (2,748 ) 67.06 Forfeited (528 ) 88.45 Outstanding, May 3, 2019 16,517 100.59
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the periods presented were as follows (tables in millions): Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, February 1, 2019 $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of $—, $ —, and $— (1 ) 5 4 Other comprehensive income (loss), net (1 ) 5 4 Balance, May 3, 2019 $ — $ 6 $ 6 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, February 2, 2018 $ (15 ) $ — $ (15 ) Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02 (15 ) — (15 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of ($5), $ — and ($5) (15 ) (9 ) (24 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (15 ) (9 ) (24 ) Balance, May 4, 2018 $ (45 ) $ (9 ) $ (54 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Type	Revenue by type during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 Revenue: License $ 869 $ 774 Services: Software maintenance 1,205 1,077 Professional services 192 157 Total services 1,397 1,234 Total revenue (1) $ 2,266 $ 2,008 (1) Includes revenue derived from VMware’s Hybrid Cloud Computing subscription and SaaS offerings, which was $284 million and $210 million during the three months ended May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2018 , respectively. Revenue from Hybrid Cloud Computing offerings consisted primarily of VMware Cloud Provider Program revenue.
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended May 3, May 4, 2019 2018 United States $ 1,053 $ 938 International 1,213 1,070 Total $ 2,266 $ 2,008
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area	Long-lived assets by geographic area, which primarily include property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): May 3, February 1, 2019 2019 United States $ 825 $ 831 International 115 106 Total $ 940 $ 937

Overview and Basis of Present_3

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Basis of Presentation) (Details) - VMware - Dell shares in Millions	May 03, 2019shares
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Outstanding ownership percentage of VMware controlled by Dell	80.60%
Combined voting power of outstanding stock	97.40%
Class A Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
VMware's outstanding common stock controlled by Dell (shares)	31

Overview and Basis of Present_4

Overview and Basis of Presentation (New Accounting Pronouncements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset	$ 652
Liability for lease obligations	$ 609
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset		$ 666
Liability for lease obligations		$ 629

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_3

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract assets	$ 25		$ 24
Customer deposits included in accrued expenses and other	239		238
Customer deposits included in other long-term liabilities	69		60
Deferred commissions	755		$ 756
Amortization of deferred commissions	$ 74	$ 67
Remaining weighted average contractual duration	2 years
Revenue recognized	$ 1,365	$ 1,215

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_4

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Summary of Unearned Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 7,119	$ 6,978
Unearned license revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	303	255
Unearned software maintenance revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	6,029	5,972
Unearned professional services revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 787	$ 751

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_5

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Summary of Unearned Revenue Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability
Balance, beginning of the period	$ 6,978
Current period billings	1,506
Revenue recognized from amounts previously classified as unearned revenue	(1,365)	$ (1,215)
Balance, end of the period	$ 7,119

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_6

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Remaining Performance Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 7,675	$ 7,749
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-02-02
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation percentage		56.00%
Remaining performance obligation period		12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-05-04
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation percentage	56.00%
Remaining performance obligation period	12 months

Related Parties (Schedule of Re

Related Parties (Schedule of Related Party Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	May 04, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 7,119			$ 6,978
Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Customer deposits	92			85
Dell | Reseller revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	618		$ 360
Unearned Revenue	2,519			2,375
Dell | Internal-use revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	6		7
Unearned Revenue	13			13
Dell | Agency fee revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	0		4
Unearned Revenue	0			$ 0
Dell | Collaborative technology project receipts
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	2		0
Dell | Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	80		49
Dell | Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	$ 26		$ 28
Dell | Business Acquisition
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Transition services period		18 months

Related Parties (Dell Financial

Related Parties (Dell Financial Services) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Dell | Financial Services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Financing Fees	$ 12	$ 16

Related Parties (Tax Sharing Ag

Related Parties (Tax Sharing Agreement With Dell) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell	$ 88	$ 42
Dell | Tax sharing agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell	$ 37

Related Parties (Due To_From Re

Related Parties (Due To/From Related Parties, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from related parties, net cash settlement period	60 days
Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from related parties, current	$ 609	$ 1,079
Due to related parties, current	167	142
Due from related parties, net, current	442	937
Income tax related asset, net, current	41	0
Income tax due to related parties, non-current	$ 614	$ 646

Related Parties (Note Payable t

Related Parties (Note Payable to Dell) (Details) - Notes payable - Dell - USD ($)	Aug. 21, 2017	Jan. 21, 2014
Dell Notes Due May 2018, May 2020, and December 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 1,500,000,000
Dell Notes Due May 2018 And May 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Repayments of related party debt	$ 1,230,000,000
Note, May 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount		680,000,000
Note, May 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount		550,000,000
Note, December 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 270,000,000
Interest rate		1.75%

Related Parties (Pivotal) (Deta

Related Parties (Pivotal) (Details) - Pivotal - Subsidiary of Common Parent	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	16.00%	17.00%
Voting interest	24.00%	24.00%

Business Combination, Definit_3

Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Business Combination) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 5,414,000,000	$ 5,381,000,000
AetherPal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	45,000,000
Intangible assets	12,000,000
Goodwill	33,000,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	$ 0
Minimum | Completed Technology and Customer Relationships | AetherPal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	3 years
Maximum | Completed Technology and Customer Relationships | AetherPal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	5 years

Business Combination, Definit_4

Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Intangible Assets Detail) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,072		$ 1,216
Accumulated Amortization	(680)		(675)
Net Book Value	392		541
Other assets	2,671		1,853
Amortization expense	44	$ 39
Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	782		781
Accumulated Amortization	(531)		(503)
Net Book Value	251		278
Leasehold interest
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount			149
Accumulated Amortization			(33)
Net Book Value			116
Leasehold interest | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Net Book Value				$ (116)
Other assets				$ 116
Customer relationships and customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	199		193
Accumulated Amortization	(103)		(96)
Net Book Value	96		97
Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	86		86
Accumulated Amortization	(43)		(40)
Net Book Value	43		46
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	5		7
Accumulated Amortization	(3)		(3)
Net Book Value	$ 2		$ 4
Weighted Average | Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	6 years 3 months 18 days		6 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted Average | Leasehold interest
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			34 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average | Customer relationships and customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	7 years 6 months		7 years 6 months
Weighted Average | Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	7 years 10 months 24 days		7 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average | Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	1 year 3 months 18 days		3 years 10 months 24 days

Business Combination, Definit_5

Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Business Combination, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2020	$ 110
2021	96
2022	80
2023	56
2024	38
Thereafter	12
Net Book Value	$ 392	$ 541

Business Combination, Definit_6

Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 5,381
Increase in goodwill related to business combination	33
Balance, end of the year	$ 5,414

Net Income Per Share (Computati

Net Income Per Share (Computations of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 505	$ 942
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (shares)	410,414	404,968
Effect of dilutive securities (shares)	7,973	5,964
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (shares)	418,387	410,932
Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 1.23	$ 2.33
Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 1.21	$ 2.29

Net Income Per Share (Anti-Dilu

Net Income Per Share (Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded From Net Income) (Details) - Class A Common Stock - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	81	177
Restricted stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	81	177

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Cash

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Cash and Cash Equivalents) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	$ 3,311	$ 2,830
Cash
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	492	461
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	492	461
Total cash equivalents
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	2,819	2,369
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	2,819	2,369
Money-market funds
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	2,791	2,316
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	2,791	2,316
Demand deposits and time deposits
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	28	53
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	$ 28	$ 53

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Rest

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Restricted Cash) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019	May 04, 2018	Feb. 02, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,311	$ 2,830
Restricted cash within other current assets	37	35
Restricted cash within other assets	28	29
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 3,376	$ 2,894	$ 7,134	$ 6,003

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 12, 2017USD ($)extension	Aug. 21, 2017USD ($)	May 03, 2019USD ($)	May 04, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense			$ 34,000,000	$ 34,000,000
Long-term debt			3,974,000,000		$ 3,972,000,000
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds form debt issuance		$ 3,961,000,000
Debt discount		(9,000,000)	(6,000,000)		(7,000,000)
Debt issuance costs		$ (30,000,000)
Interest expense			$ 32,000,000	$ 32,000,000
Repurchase price as percent of principal			101.00%
Long-term debt			$ 3,974,000,000		3,972,000,000
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,000,000,000
Line of credit term	5 years
Number of line of credit term extensions | extension	2
Line of credit term extension duration	1 year
Long-term debt			$ 0		$ 0

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019	Aug. 21, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net carrying amount	$ 3,974	$ 3,972
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	4,000	4,000
Less: unamortized discount	(6)	(7)	$ (9)
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(20)	(21)
Net carrying amount	3,974	3,972
Senior Notes | 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,250	1,250
Effective Interest Rate	2.56%
Interest rate	2.30%
Senior Notes | 2.95% Senior Note Due August 21, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,500	1,500
Effective Interest Rate	3.17%
Interest rate	2.95%
Senior Notes | 3.90% Senior Note Due August 21, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,250	$ 1,250
Effective Interest Rate	4.05%
Interest rate	3.90%

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Short-term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments		$ 19
Short-term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments		19
Short-term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments		0
Total cash equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 2,819	2,369
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,819	2,369
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,791	2,316
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	28	53
Money-market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,791	2,316
Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,791	2,316
Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,791	2,316
Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Demand deposits and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	28	53
Demand deposits and time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	28	53
Demand deposits and time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Demand deposits and time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 28	$ 53

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan assets	$ 91		$ 77
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	91		77
Securities without readily determinable fair value	95		95
Notes payable | Dell | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	257		252
Senior Notes | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	3,939		3,862
Pivotal | Subsidiary of Common Parent
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable equity securities	965		$ 833
Unrealized gain on equity security	132	$ 781
Discrete tax expense	$ 33	179
IPO | Pivotal | Subsidiary of Common Parent
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Unrealized gain on equity security		$ 668

Fair Value Measurements (Pivota

Fair Value Measurements (Pivotal Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019	May 04, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019
Results of Operations Data:
Revenue	$ 2,266		$ 2,008
Loss from operations	415		382
Net loss	505		$ 942
Balance Sheet Data:
Current assets	5,288	$ 5,651		$ 5,651
Total assets	14,973	14,662		14,662
Current liabilities	5,445	5,696		5,696
Total liabilities	$ 14,412	14,111		14,111
Pivotal
Results of Operations Data:
Revenue		169		657
Gross profit		110		417
Loss from operations		(42)		(147)
Net loss		(39)		(142)
Net loss attributable to Pivotal		(39)		(142)
Balance Sheet Data:
Current assets		1,067		1,067
Total assets		1,850		1,850
Current liabilities		486		486
Total liabilities		585		585
Non-controlling interest		$ 1		$ 1

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_2

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - Foreign Exchange Forward - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018	Feb. 01, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$ 27	$ 30
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity	1 month
Notional amount	$ 861		$ 1,208
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 286		$ 367
Maximum | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity	12 months

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease expense	$ 39
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of lease contract	1 month
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of lease contract	27 years

Leases (Lease Cost) (Details)

Leases (Lease Cost) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 32
Short-term lease expense	1
Variable lease expense	6
Total lease expense	$ 39

Leases (Lease Cash Flow) (Detai

Leases (Lease Cash Flow) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019USD ($)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 38
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases	$ 13

Leases (Lease Assets and Liabil

Leases (Lease Assets and Liabilities) (Details) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
ROU assets, non-current	$ 652
Lease liabilities, current	84
Lease liabilities, non-current	525
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 609

Leases (Lease Term and Discount

Leases (Lease Term and Discount Rate) (Details)	May 03, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases	16 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	3.60%

Leases (Lease Liability Maturit

Leases (Lease Liability Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Operating Lease Liabilities, Payments Due [Abstract]
Remainder of 2020	$ 74
2021	85
2022	70
2023	60
2024	44
Thereafter	525
Total future minimum lease payments	858
Less: Imputed interest	(249)
Total operating lease liabilities	609
Legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced	$ 222
Future Lease Commitments
2020		$ 109
2021		79
2022		64
2023		54
2024		41
Thereafter		523
Total		870
Legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced		$ 164

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Repurchase Program) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018	Jun. 10, 2019	Aug. 31, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 591,000,000
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 591,000,000
Class A common shares repurchased (shares)	3,264,000	0
Weighted-average price per share (USD per share)	$ 180.96
Class A Common Stock | August 2017 Stock Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program				$ 1,000,000,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 243,000,000
Subsequent Event | May 2019 Share Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program			$ 1,500,000,000

Stockholders' Equity (Summary o

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Class A Common Stock $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock unit conversion into common stock (in shares)	1
Number of Units
Outstanding (shares)	18,215,000
Granted (shares)	1,578,000
Vested (shares)	(2,748,000)
Forfeited (shares)	(528,000)
Outstanding (shares)	16,517,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 90.06
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares	159.70
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares	67.06
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares	88.45
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 100.59
Fair value of restricted stock-based awards, vested | $	$ 524
Aggregate intrinsic value, nonvested | $	$ 3,358
Minimum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award annual vesting percentage	10.00%
Maximum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award annual vesting percentage	200.00%

Stockholders' Equity (Net Exces

Stockholders' Equity (Net Excess Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Net excess tax benefits	$ 73	$ 27

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 551	$ 8,624
Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02		(15)
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)	4	(24)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	4	(24)
Balance	561	9,660
Total
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	2	(15)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	4	(24)
Balance	6	(54)
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) before reclassifications	0	(5)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale Securities
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	1	(15)
Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02		(15)
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)	(1)	(15)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(1)	(15)
Balance	0	(45)
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) before reclassifications	0	(5)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Forward Contracts
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	1	0
Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02		0
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)	5	(9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	5	(9)
Balance	6	(9)
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) before reclassifications	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information (Schedule o

Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue by Type) (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		May 03, 2019USD ($)segment	May 04, 2018USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment		1
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 2,266	$ 2,008
License
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	[1]	869	774
Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	[1]	1,397	1,234
Software maintenance
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		1,205	1,077
Professional services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		192	157
Hybrid Cloud Computing And SaaS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 284	$ 210
[1]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note C): License May 3, 2019: $295 million, May 4, 2018: $167 million; Services May 3, 2019: $329 million, May 4, 2018: $204 million.

Segment Information (Schedule_2

Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	May 04, 2018
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,266	$ 2,008
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	1,053	938
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 1,213	$ 1,070

Segment Information (Schedule_3

Segment Information (Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 940	$ 937
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	825	831
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 115	$ 106

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)
Scenario, Forecast | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Discrete tax benefit	$ 4.9

Uncategorized Items - vmw-53201

Label	Element	Value
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (30,000,000)
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	2,000,000
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	2,000,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	(15,000,000)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (15,000,000)