Vmware (VMW) 10-K 26 Mar 20 2020 FY Annual report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Mar. 17, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-33622
Entity Registrant Name	VMWARE, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	94-3292913
Entity Address, Address Line One	3401 Hillview Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town	Palo Alto,
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	94304
City Area Code	650
Local Phone Number	427-5000
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A common stock
Trading Symbol	VMW
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 12.7
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Information required in response to Part III of Form 10-K (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) is hereby incorporated by reference to portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2020. The Proxy Statement will be filed by the registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year ended January 31, 2020 .
Entity Central Index Key	0001124610
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		110,787,543
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		307,221,836

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	$ 10,811	$ 9,613	[3]	$ 8,336	[3]
Operating expenses:
Research and development	[1],[4]	2,522	2,173	[3]	1,917	[3]
Sales and marketing	[1],[4]	3,677	3,230	[3]	2,723	[3]
General and administrative	[1],[4]	1,293	846	[3]	722	[3]
Realignment and loss on disposition	[1],[4]	79	9	[3]	104	[3]
Operating income		1,441	1,803	[3]	1,463	[3]
Investment income		60	161	[3]	120	[3]
Interest expense		(149)	(134)	[3]	(74)	[3]
Other income (expense), net		86	(1)	[3]	68	[3]
Total income before income tax		1,438	1,829	[3]	1,577	[3]
Income tax provision (benefit)		(4,918)	239	[3]	1,152	[3]
Net income		6,356	1,590	[3],[5],[6]	425	[3],[5],[6]
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(56)	(60)	[3],[5]	(12)	[3],[5]
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		0	4	[5]	(2)	[5]
Net income attributable to VMware, Inc.		$ 6,412	$ 1,650	[3]	$ 437	[3]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)		$ 15.37	$ 3.99	[3]	$ 1.07	[3]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)		$ 15.08	$ 3.92	[3]	$ 1.04	[3]
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (shares)		417,058	413,769	[3]	410,315	[3]
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (shares)		425,235	421,131	[3]	420,887	[3]
Stock-based compensation		$ 1,017	$ 800		$ 712
Cost of license revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		1	1	[3]	2	[3]
Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		13	7	[3]	5	[3]
Cost of services revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		83	58	[3]	53	[3]
Research and development
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		459	391	[3]	363	[3]
Sales and marketing
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		293	226	[3]	205	[3]
General and administrative
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		168	117	[3]	84	[3]
License
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	3,181	3,042	[3]	2,628	[3]
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1],[4]	166	150	[3]	135	[3]
License | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		1,569	1,176	[3]	715	[3]
Subscription and SaaS
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	1,877	1,303	[3]	927	[3]
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1],[4]	400	280	[3]	200	[3]
Subscription and SaaS | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		342	217	[3]	124	[3]
Services
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	5,753	5,268	[3]	4,781	[3]
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1],[4]	1,233	1,122	[3]	1,072	[3]
Services | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		$ 1,459	$ 1,003	[3]	$ 671	[3]
[1]	Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings is being presented separately (refer to Note A).
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note D): License January 31, 2020: $1,569 million, February 1, 2019: $1,176 million, February 2, 2018: $715 million; Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $342 million, February 1, 2019: $217 million, February 2, 2018: $124 million; Services January 31, 2020: $1,459 million, February 1, 2019: $1,003 million, February 2, 2018: $671 million.
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[4]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Cost of license January 31, 2020: $1 million, February 1, 2019: $1 million, February 2, 2018: $2 million; Cost of Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $13 million, February 1, 2019: $7 million, February 2, 2018: $5 million;Cost of services revenue January 31, 2020: $83 million, February 1, 2019: $58 million, February 2, 2018: $53 million; Research and development January 31, 2020: $459 million, February 1, 2019: $391 million, February 2, 2018: $363 million; Sales and marketing January 31, 2020: $293 million, February 1, 2019: $226 million, February 2, 2018: $205 million; General and administrative January 31, 2020: $168 million, February 1, 2019: $117 million, February 2, 2018: $84 million.
[5]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[6]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	Feb. 02, 2018	[1]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 6,356	$ 1,590	[2],[3]	$ 425	[2],[3]
Changes in market value of available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of $—, $— and ($5)	0	0		(12)
Reclassification of (gains) losses realized during the period, net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $10 and $2	0	30		3
Net change in market value of available-for-sale securities	0	30		(9)
Changes in market value of effective foreign currency forward contracts:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of $— for all periods	0	2		1
Reclassification of (gains) losses realized during the period, net of tax (provision) benefit of $— for all periods	(2)	0		(3)
Net change in market value of effective foreign currency forward contracts	(2)	2		(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	(26)		35
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	6		24
Total comprehensive income, net of taxes	6,354	1,596		449
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(56)	(60)	[2]	(12)	[2]
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	0	4		(2)
Comprehensive income attributable to VMware, Inc.	$ 6,410	$ 1,652		$ 463
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[2]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CO_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$ 0	$ 0	$ (5)
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassification of (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities	0	10	2
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on effective foreign currency forward contracts	0	0	0
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassification of (gains) losses realized on effective foreign currency forward contracts	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 2,915	$ 3,532	[1]
Short-term investments		0	19	[1]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7 and $6		1,883	1,723	[1]
Due from related parties, net		1,457	1,090	[1]
Other current assets		436	305	[1]
Total current assets		6,691	6,669	[1]
Property and equipment, net		1,280
Property and equipment, net	[1]		1,162
Other assets		2,266	1,088	[1]
Deferred tax assets		5,556	290	[1]
Intangible assets, net		1,172	966	[1]
Goodwill		9,329	7,418	[1]
Total assets		26,294	17,593	[1]
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		208	153	[1]
Accrued expenses and other		2,151	1,664	[1]
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings		2,747	0	[1]
Unearned revenue		5,218	4,339	[1]
Total current liabilities		10,324	6,156	[1]
Note payable to Dell		270	270	[1]
Long-term debt		2,731	3,972	[1]
Unearned revenue		4,050	3,100	[1]
Income tax payable		817	889	[1]
Operating lease liabilities		746
Other liabilities		347	315	[1]
Total liabilities		19,285	14,702	[1]
Contingencies (refer to Note E)				[1]
Stockholders’ equity:
Additional paid-in capital		2,000	2,959	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4)	(2)	[1]
Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)		5,009	(1,096)	[1]
Total VMware, Inc. stockholders’ equity		7,009	1,865	[1]
Non-controlling interests		0	1,026	[1]
Total stockholders’ equity		7,009	2,891	[1],[2]
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		26,294	17,593	[1]
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		1	1	[1]
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		$ 3	$ 3	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[2]	Adjusted to reflect the retrospective combination of VMware and Pivotal, as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control (refer to Note B).

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 7	$ 6
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)	110,484,000	110,715,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	110,484,000	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)	307,222,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	307,222,000	300,000,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Operating activities:
Net income		$ 6,356	$ 1,590	[1],[2],[3]	$ 425	[1],[2],[3]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		873	727	[3]	618	[3]
Stock-based compensation		1,017	800	[3]	712	[3]
Deferred income taxes, net		(5,284)	(110)	[3]	303	[3]
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities, net		(31)	14	[3]	0	[3]
Loss on disposition		0	7	[3]	95	[3]
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, revaluation and impairment, net		(4)	2	[3]	(45)	[3]
Gain on extinguishment of debt		0	0	[3]	(6)	[3]
Loss on Dell stock purchase		0	0	[3]	2	[3]
Other		9	11	[3]	5	[3]
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		(119)	(214)	[3]	(76)	[3]
Other current assets and other assets		(668)	(347)	[3]	(455)	[3]
Due to/from related parties, net		(374)	(480)	[3]	(568)	[3]
Accounts payable		35	105	[3]	(22)	[3]
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		417	290	[3]	354	[3]
Income taxes payable		(23)	(40)	[3]	660	[3]
Unearned revenue		1,668	1,302	[3]	1,099	[3]
Net cash provided by operating activities		3,872	3,657	[3]	3,101	[3]
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment		(279)	(254)	[3]	(276)	[3]
Purchases of available-for-sale securities		0	(780)	[3]	(4,269)	[3]
Sales of available-for-sale securities		0	3,999	[3]	2,195	[3]
Maturities of available-for-sale securities		0	2,393	[3]	1,573	[3]
Purchases of strategic investments		(30)	(8)	[3]	(37)	[3]
Proceeds from disposition of assets		22	41	[3]	13	[3]
Business combinations, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible assets		(2,437)	(938)	[3]	(671)	[3]
Net cash paid on disposition of a business		(4)	(11)	[3]	(52)	[3]
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(2,728)	4,442	[3]	(1,524)	[3]
Financing activities:
Proceeds from the initial public offering of Pivotal, net of issuance costs paid		0	544	[3]	0	[3]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		308	259	[3]	131	[3]
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0	0	[3]	3,961	[3]
Borrowings under term loan, net of issuance costs		3,393	0	[3]	0	[3]
Borrowings under term loan, net of issuance costs		0	15	[3]	19	[3]
Repayment of term loan		(1,900)	0	[3]	0	[3]
Repayment of notes payable to Dell		0	0	[3]	(1,225)	[3]
Repayments on credit facility		0	(35)	[3]	0	[3]
Repurchase of common stock		(1,334)	(42)	[3]	(1,449)	[3]
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock		(534)	(357)	[3]	(351)	[3]
Payment for Special Dividend		0	(11,000)	[3]	0	[3]
Payment to acquire non-controlling interests		(1,666)	0	[3]	0	[3]
Contribution from Dell		27	44	[3]	43	[3]
Payment for common control transaction with Dell		0	(8)	[3]	0	[3]
Principal payments on finance lease obligations		(1)	0	[3]	0	[3]
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(1,707)	(10,580)	[3]	1,129	[3]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(2)	1	[3]	(3)	[3]
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(565)	(2,480)	[3]	2,703	[3]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period	[3]	3,596	6,076		3,373
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period		3,031	3,596	[3]	6,076	[3]
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Issuance of VMware Class B common stock for Pivotal Class B common stock held by Dell		1,101	0	[3]	0	[3]
Cash paid for interest		134	129	[3]	21	[3]
Cash paid for taxes, net		369	399	[3]	178	[3]
Non-cash items:
Changes in capital additions, accrued but not paid		18	9	[3]	10	[3]
Changes in tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock, accrued but not paid		$ (13)	$ 17	[3]	$ (4)	[3]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[2]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ 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)	Non-controlling Interests
Balance (shares) at Feb. 03, 2017	[1]					110,000		300,000
Balance at Feb. 03, 2017	[1]	$ 11,625				$ 1		$ 3		$ 4,115	$ 7,016	$ (15)	$ 505
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (shares)						2,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		122								122
Issuance of stock		4								4
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (shares)				(13,977)		(14,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(1,456)		$ (1,449)						(1,456)
Issuance of restricted stock (shares)						9,000
Issuance of restricted stock		0
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (shares)				(3,300)		(3,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock		(348)		$ (348)						(348)
Stock-based compensation		712								683			29
Credit (amount due) from tax sharing arrangement		(4)								(4)
Investment from Dell, net		77								72			5
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		24	[2]									26	(2)
Transactions with Pivotal’s non-controlling stockholders		9								(17)			26
Net income (loss)		425	[2],[3],[4]								437		(12)
Balance (shares) at Feb. 02, 2018	[1]					104,000		300,000
Balance at Feb. 02, 2018	[1]	11,190				$ 1		$ 3		3,171	7,453	11	551
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (shares)						3,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		188								188
Issuance of stock		3								3
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (shares)				(286)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(42)		$ (42)						(42)
Issuance of restricted stock (shares)						7,000
Issuance of restricted stock		0
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (shares)				(2,600)		(3,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock		(373)		$ (373)						(373)
Stock-based compensation		800								731			69
Credit (amount due) from tax sharing arrangement		2								2
Investment from Dell, net		(52)								(53)			1
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		6	[2]									2	4
Transactions with Pivotal’s non-controlling stockholders		615								154			461
Common control transaction with Dell		(6)									(6)
Special Dividend		(11,000)								(822)	(10,178)
Net income (loss)		1,590	[2],[3],[4]								1,650		(60)
Balance (shares) at Feb. 01, 2019				110,715	300,000	111,000	[1]	300,000	[1]
Balance at Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	2,891	[5]			$ 1		$ 3		2,959	(1,096)	(2)	1,026
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (shares)						2,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		203								203
Issuance of stock		13			$ 0					13
Issuance of stock (shares)								7,000
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (shares)				(7,664)		(8,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(1,334)		$ (1,334)						(1,024)	(310)
Issuance of restricted stock (shares)						8,000
Issuance of restricted stock		0
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (shares)				(3,000)		(3,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock		(521)		$ (521)						(521)
Stock-based compensation		1,017								921			96
Credit (amount due) from tax sharing arrangement		85								85
Investment from Dell, net		22								13			9
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(2)										(2)
Transactions with Pivotal’s non-controlling stockholders		(1,724)								(649)			(1,075)
Net income (loss)		6,356									6,412		(56)
Balance (shares) at Jan. 31, 2020				110,484	307,222	110,000		307,000
Balance at Jan. 31, 2020		$ 7,009				$ 1		$ 3		$ 2,000	$ 5,009	$ (4)	$ 0
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the retrospective combination of VMware and Pivotal, as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control (refer to Note B).
[2]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[4]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[5]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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 and multi-cloud, modern applications, networking, security, and digital workspaces. VMware’s software provides a flexible digital foundation to enable customers in their digital transformations. Retrospective Combination of Historical Financial Statements In December 2019, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal, a subsidiary of VMware’s parent company, Dell Technologies Inc. (“Dell”). The purchase of the controlling interest from Dell was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805-50, Business Combination - Related Issues, which requires retrospective combination of entities for all periods presented, as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control. The consolidated financial statements of VMware and notes thereto are presented in a combined basis, as if both VMware and Pivotal were under common control for all periods presented. Refer to Note B for more information on VMware’s acquisition of Pivotal. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for annual financial reporting. Effective September 7, 2016, 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 January 31, 2020 , Dell controlled 80.9% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.5% 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. Management believes the assumptions underlying the 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 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 consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. The portion of results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interests for Pivotal prior to the acquisition was included in net loss attributable to non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. The cumulative portion of the results of operations and changes in the net assets of Pivotal attributable to the non-controlling interests of $1.0 billion was included in non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet as of February 1, 2019. Concurrent with the acquisition of Pivotal from Dell, VMware acquired the non-controlling interests in Pivotal from the holders of Pivotal Class A common stock, and as of January 31, 2020 holds 100% of the controlling financial interest in Pivotal. The cumulative portion of the results of operations and changes in the net assets of Pivotal attributable to the non-controlling interests through the acquisition date was reclassified to additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020. 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 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. Revenue Recognition VMware derives revenue primarily from licensing software under perpetual licenses or consumption-based contracts and related software maintenance and support, subscriptions, hosted services, training and consulting services. VMware accounts for a contract with a customer if all criteria defined by ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers are met, including that collectibility of consideration is probable. At inception of a contract with a customer, the Company evaluates whether the promised products and services represent distinct performance obligations within the context of the contract. Performance obligations that are both capable of being distinct on their own and distinct within the context of the contract are recognized on their own as distinct performance obligations. Performance obligations under which both of these two criteria are not met are recognized as a combined, single performance obligation. Determining whether the Company’s licenses, subscriptions and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately or together often involves assumptions and significant judgments that can have a significant impact on the timing and amount of revenue recognized. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of licenses, subscriptions or services to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration VMware expects to receive in exchange for those licenses, services or subscriptions. Control of a promised license, subscription or service may be transferred to a customer either at a point in time or over time, which affects the timing of revenue recognition. VMware’s contracts with customers may include a combination of licenses, subscriptions and services that are accounted for as distinct performance obligations. Licenses that represent distinct performance obligations are recognized at a point in time when the software license keys have been made available. Licenses sold as part of the Company’s subscriptions that do not represent distinct performance obligations are recognized over time along with the associated services that form a combined performance obligation with the software. Management assesses relevant contractual terms in contracts with customers and applies significant judgment in identifying and accounting for all terms and conditions in certain contracts. Certain contracts include third-party offerings and revenue that may be recognized net of the third-party costs, based upon an assessment as to whether VMware had control of the underlying third-party offering. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes invoiced to customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. From time to time, VMware may enter into revenue and purchase contracts with the same customer within a short period of time. VMware evaluates the underlying economics and fair value of the consideration payable to the customer to determine if any portion of the consideration payable to the customer exceeds the fair value of the goods and services received and should be accounted for as a reduction of the transaction price of the revenue contract. Effective with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware is presenting a new revenue line item in this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled, “subscription and SaaS revenue.” Previously, subscription and software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) revenue was referred to as “hybrid cloud subscription and SaaS revenue” and was allocated between license revenue and services revenue in the consolidated statements of income. In light of the Company’s recent acquisitions, management decided that revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings will be presented separately as it provides a more meaningful representation of the nature of its revenue. The new subscription and SaaS revenue line item includes revenue from VMware Cloud Provider Program (“VCPP”) cloud offerings that are billed to customers on a consumption basis, revenue from Pivotal and other offerings that are billed on a subscription basis as well as revenue from SaaS offerings, such as VMware Workspace ONE and VMware Cloud on AWS. Revenue and related costs from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2020 presentation. The following table summarizes the prior period reclassifications for revenue and the corresponding costs resulting from the presentation of the new revenue line item (amounts in millions): For the Year Ended February 1, 2019 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 3,788 $ (745 ) $ (1 ) $ 3,042 Subscription and SaaS — 924 379 1,303 Services 5,186 (179 ) 261 5,268 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 191 (41 ) — 150 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 198 82 280 Cost of services revenue 1,067 (157 ) 212 1,122 For the Year Ended February 2, 2018 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 3,200 $ (578 ) $ 6 $ 2,628 Subscription and SaaS — 708 219 927 Services 4,662 (130 ) 249 4,781 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 157 (22 ) — 135 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 134 66 200 Cost of services revenue 984 (112 ) 200 1,072 (1) Includes adjustments related to the recast of prior periods resulting from the acquisition of Pivotal. License Revenue VMware generally sells its license software through distributors, resellers, system vendors, systems integrators and its direct sales force. Performance obligations related to license revenue, including the license portion of term licenses, represent functional intellectual property under which a customer has the legal right to the on-premises license. The license provides significant standalone functionality and is a separate performance obligation from the maintenance and support and professional services sold by VMware. On-premises license revenue is recognized at a point in time, upon delivery and transfer of control of the underlying license to the customer. License revenue from on-premises license software sold to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) is recognized when the sale to the end user occurs. Revenue is recognized upon reporting by the OEMs of their sales, and for the period where information of the underlying sales has not been made available, revenue is recognized based upon estimated sales. Subscription and SaaS Revenue VMware’s subscription and SaaS revenue consists of hosted services, license usage fees from the Company’s VCPP, and perpetual or subscription license sales of its software platform with open source licenses or offerings under which licenses and services are accounted for as combined performance obligations. VMware’s hosted services consist of certain software offerings sold as a service-based technology without the customer’s ability to take possession of the software over the subscription term. Hosted services are recognized as SaaS revenue over time as customers consume the services or ratably over the term of the subscription, commencing upon provisioning of the service. VCPP partners license on-premises software from VMware on a monthly basis under a usage-based model. Generally, contracts with VCPP partners include cancellation rights. Revenue recognition is based on fees associated with reported license consumption by the VCPP partners and includes estimates for the period when consumption information has not been made available. Subscription license sales of the Company’s software platform offering provides customers with a term-based license to its platform, which includes, among other items, open-source software, support, enhancements, upgrades and compatibility to certified systems, all of which are offered on an if-and-when available basis. Subscription revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term beginning on the date that the Company’s platform is made available to the customer. Subscription sales also include offerings sold on a perpetual and term basis where licenses provide customers with access to and the right to utilize the threat intelligence capabilities and ongoing support. VMware considers the software license and access to critical threat intelligence capabilities to be a single performance obligation. Subscription revenue is recognized on a ratable basis over the contract term beginning on the date the software is delivered to the customer. Subscription licenses sold on a term-basis are generally over a one or three-year duration and invoiced to the customers either upfront, annually, quarterly or monthly. Services Revenue VMware’s services revenue generally consists of software maintenance and support and professional services. Software maintenance and support offerings entitle customers to receive major and minor product upgrades, on a when-and-if-available basis, and technical support. Maintenance and support services are comprised of multiple performance obligations including updates, upgrades to licenses and technical support. While separate performance obligations are identified within maintenance and support services, the underlying performance obligations generally have a consistent continuous pattern of transfer to a customer during the term of a contract. Maintenance and support services revenue is recognized over time on a ratable basis over the contract duration. Professional services include design, implementation, training and consulting services. Professional services performed by VMware represent distinct performance obligations as they do not modify or customize licenses sold. These services are not highly interdependent or highly interrelated to licenses sold such that a customer would not be able to use the licenses without the professional services. Revenue from fixed fee professional services engagements is recognized based on progress made toward the total project effort, which can be reasonably estimated. As a practical expedient, VMware recognizes revenue from professional services engagements invoiced on a time and materials basis as the hours are incurred based on VMware’s right to invoice amounts for performance completed to date. Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations VMware enters into revenue contracts with multiple performance obligations in which a customer may purchase combinations of licenses, maintenance and support, subscriptions, hosted services, training, consulting services, and rights to future products and services. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, VMware allocates total transaction value to the identified underlying performance obligations based on relative standalone selling price (“SSP”). VMware typically estimates SSP of services based on observable transactions when the services are sold on a standalone basis and those prices fall within a reasonable range. VMware utilizes the residual approach to estimate SSP for products or services sold to customers due to highly variable pricing. Rebates and Marketing Development Funds Rebates, which are offered to certain channel partners and represent a form of variable consideration, are accounted for as a reduction to the transaction price on eligible contracts. Rebates are determined based on eligible sales during the quarter or based on actual achievement to quarterly target sales. The reduction of the aggregate transaction price against eligible contracts is allocated to the applicable performance obligations. The difference between the estimated rebates recognized and the actual amounts paid has not been material to date. Certain channel partners are also reimbursed for direct costs related to marketing or other services that are defined under the terms of the marketing development programs. Estimated reimbursements for marketing development funds are accounted for as consideration payable to a customer, reducing the transaction price of the underlying contracts. The most likely amount method is used to estimate the marketing fund reimbursements at the end of the quarter and the reduction of transaction price is allocated to the applicable performance obligations. The difference between the estimated reimbursement and the actual amount paid to channel partners has not been material to date. Returns Reserves With limited exceptions, VMware’s return policy does not allow product returns for a refund. VMware estimates and records reserves for product returns at the time of sale based on historical return rates. Amounts are recorded as a reduction of revenue or unearned revenue. Returns reserves were not material for all periods presented. Deferred Commissions Sales commissions, including the employer portion of payroll taxes, earned by VMware’s sales force are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract, and are deferred and generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. The expected period of benefit is generally determined using the contract term or underlying technology life, if renewals are expected and the renewal commissions are not commensurate with the initial commissions. Sales commissions related to software maintenance and support renewals are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the contractual renewal period. Foreign Currency Remeasurement and Translation The United States (“U.S.”) dollar is the functional currency of VMware’s foreign subsidiaries, except for certain Pivotal foreign subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. VMware records net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions as a component of foreign currency exchange gains and losses in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income. These gains and losses are net of those recognized on foreign currency forward contracts (“forward contracts”) not designated as hedges that VMware enters into to partially mitigate its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. Net gains of $31 million and $10 million were recognized during the years ended January 31, 2020 and February 2, 2018 , respectively. The net gain recognized during the year ended February 1, 2019 was not significant. VMware records foreign currency translation adjustments in other comprehensive income (loss), and recognized a loss of $26 million during the year ended February 1, 2019 and a gain of $35 million during the year ended February 2, 2018 . The amount recognized for foreign currency translation during the year ended January 31, 2020 was not significant. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments, and Restricted Cash From time to time, VMware invests primarily in money market funds, highly liquid debt instruments of the U.S. government and its agencies and U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities. All highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less from date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents and all highly liquid investments with maturities of greater than 90 days from date of purchase as short-term investments. Short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale securities. VMware may sell these securities at any time for use in current operations or for other purposes, such as consideration for acquisitions and strategic investments. When invested, fixed income investments are reported at market value and unrealized gains and losses on these investments, net of tax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains or losses are included on the consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses on the sale of fixed income securities issued by the same issuer and of the same type are determined using the first-in first-out method. When a determination has been made that an other-than-temporary decline in fair value has occurred, the amount of the decline that is related to a credit loss is realized and is included on the consolidated statements of income. Cash balances that are restricted pursuant to the terms of various agreements are classified as restricted cash and included in other current assets and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note I for more information. Investments in Equity Securities VMware holds equity securities in publicly and privately held companies. VMware elected to measure securities in privately held companies at cost less impairment, if any, adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar security of the same issuer. VMware’s securities in publicly held companies are generally measured at fair value using quoted prices for identical assets in an active market. All gains and losses on these securities, whether realized or unrealized, are recognized in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income. Refer to Note K for more information. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts VMware maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses on uncollectible accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts considers such factors as creditworthiness of VMware’s customers, historical experience, the age of the receivable and current economic conditions. The allowance for doubtful accounts was not significant for all periods presented. Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net is recorded at cost. Depreciation commences upon placing the asset in service and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets, as follows: Buildings Term of underlying land lease Land improvements 15 years Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 years Equipment 3 to 6 years Software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements 20 years, not to exceed the shorter of the estimated useful life or remaining lease term Upon retirement or disposition, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed with any gain or loss recognized on the consolidated statements of income. Repair and maintenance costs that do not extend the economic life of the underlying assets are expensed as incurred. Capitalized Software Development Costs Costs associated with internal-use software systems, including those used to provide hosted services, during the application development stage are capitalized. Capitalization of costs begins when the preliminary project stage is completed, management has committed to funding the project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Capitalization ceases at the point when the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. The capitalized amounts are included in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Development costs of software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are subject to capitalization beginning when technological feasibility for the product has been established and ending when the product is available for general release. During the years presented, software development costs incurred for products during the time period between reaching technological feasibility and general release were not material and accordingly were expensed as incurred. Business Combinations For business combinations, with the exception of acquisition of entities under common control, VMware recognizes the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interests in an acquiree, which are measured based on the acquisition date fair value. Goodwill acquired is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the net amounts of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. VMware uses significant estimates and assumptions, including fair value estimates, to determine the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the related useful lives of the acquired assets, when applicable, as of the acquisition date. When those estimates are provisional, VMware refines them as necessary during the measurement period. The measurement period is the period after the acquisition date, not to exceed one year, in which VMware may gather and analyze the necessary information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date to adjust the provisional amounts recognized. Measurement period adjustments are recorded during the period in which the adjustment amount is determined. All other adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of income. Acquisitions of entities under common control requires retrospective combination of entities for all periods presented, as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control. Assets and liabilities transferred are recorded at their historical carrying amounts on the date of the transfer. The difference between purchase consideration and historical value of the net assets on the date of the transfer are recognized in total stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Costs to effect an acquisition are recorded in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of income as the expenses are incurred. Gains recognized for the remeasurement of ownership interest to fair value upon completion of a step acquisition are recorded in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income. Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill Goodwill is evaluated for impairment during the third quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. VMware elected to perform a quantitative assessment of goodwill with respect to its one reporting unit. In doing so, VMware compared the enterprise fair value to the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill. VMware concluded that, to date, there have been no impairments of goodwill. Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are generally amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. VMware reviews intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of these assets are no longer appropriate. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative instruments are measured at fair value and reported as current assets and current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, as applicable. To manage VMware’s exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, VMware enters into forward contracts to hedge a portion of VMware’s net outstanding monetary asset or liability positions. These forward contracts are generally entered into on a monthly basis, with a typical contractual term of one month. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under applicable accounting guidance and therefore are adjusted to fair value through other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income. Additionally, VMware enters into forward contracts, which it designates as cash flow hedges to manage the volatility of cash flows that relate to operating expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies. These forward contracts are entered into annually, have maturities of twelve months or less, and are adjusted to fair value through accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, on the consolidated balance sheets. When the underlying expense transaction occurs, the gains or losses on the forward contract are subsequently reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the related operating expense line item on the consolidated statements of income. The Company does not, and does not intend to, use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Employee Benefit Plans The Company has a defined contribution program for U.S. employees that complies with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Company offers defined contribution plans to employees in certain countries outside the U.S. During the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , the Company contributed $169 million , $122 million and $107 million , respectively, to its defined contribution plans. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $25 million , $33 million and $40 million during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , respectively. Income Taxes Income taxes as presented herein are calculated on a separate tax return basis, although VMware is included in the consolidated tax return of Dell. However, under certain circumstances, transactions between VMware and Dell are assessed using consolidated tax return rules. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Tax credits are generally recognized as reductions of income tax provisions in the year in which the credits arise. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation allowance if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal. Pivotal will continue to file its separate tax return for U.S. federal income tax purposes as it has since left the Dell consolidated tax group at the time of Pivotal’s initial public offering (“IPO”) in April 2018. The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted on December 22, 2017 (the “2017 Tax Act”) introduced significant changes to U.S. income tax law. During December 2017, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which allowed for the recognition of provisional tax amounts during a measurement period not to extend beyond one year of the enactment date. Provisional taxes relating to the effect of the tax law changes, including the estimated transition tax and the remeasurement of U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities, among others, were recognized during fiscal 2018. The Company completed its analysis of the impact of the 2017 Tax Act and recorded immaterial adjustments during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. The Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provisions of the 2017 Tax Act require VMware to include in its U.S. income t

Pivotal Acquisition

Pivotal Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Pivotal Acquisition	Pivotal Acquisition In December 2019, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal at a blended price per share of $11.71 and an aggregate purchase consideration of $2.9 billion . The purchase consideration of $2.9 billion was comprised of $15.00 per share or $1.7 billion of cash paid to the non-controlling interest holders of Pivotal’s Class A common stock, the exchange of $1.1 billion of VMware’s Class B common stock for Pivotal’s Class B common stock held by Dell, at an exchange ratio of 0.055 VMware shares for each Pivotal share, and a $155 million accrual for amounts owed to dissenting shareholders in connection with the acquisition, which was recorded in accrued expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020. In recording the repurchase of the non-controlling interest, the Company recognized a reduction of additional paid in capital of $649 million , which corresponds to the excess of the purchase consideration of $1.8 billion that was paid and accrued, over the carrying value of the non-controlling interest of $1.2 billion . In the aggregate, this transaction resulted in a cash payout, net of cash acquired, of $838 million and the issuance of 7.2 million shares of VMware’s Class B common stock to Dell. Pivotal’s Class B common stock previously held by VMware was canceled. Following the completion of the acquisition, shares of Pivotal Class A common stock ceased to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and registration of the Pivotal Class A common stock under the Exchange Act was terminated. The purchase was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control. Assets and liabilities transferred were recorded at historical carrying amounts of Pivotal on the date of the transfer, except for certain goodwill and intangible assets that were recorded in the amounts previously recognized by Dell for Pivotal in connection with Dell’s acquisition of EMC during fiscal 2016. VMware’s previous investment in Pivotal, including any unrealized gain or loss previously recognized in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income, were derecognized. Transactions with Pivotal that were previously accounted for as transactions between related parties were eliminated in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and Pivotal have been eliminated upon consolidation for all periods presented. The effect of the change from the combination to the consolidated statements of income was as follows (amounts in millions, except per share amounts): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Total revenue $ 777 $ 639 $ 474 Operating income (287 ) (247 ) (239 ) Net income (204 ) (832 ) (234 ) Net income attributable to VMware (148 ) (772 ) (222 ) Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ (0.63 ) $ (1.95 ) $ (0.56 ) Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ (0.67 ) $ (1.93 ) $ (0.56 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) $ — $ (26 ) $ 35

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and R

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations	Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations Revenue Receivables VMware records a receivable when an unconditional right to consideration exists and transfer of control has occurred, such that only the passage of time is required before payment of consideration is due. Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Payment terms vary based on license, subscription or service offerings and payment is generally required within 30 to 45 days from date of invoicing. Certain performance obligations may require payment before delivery of the license or service to the customer. 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 consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets were $26 million and $24 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Contract asset balances will fluctuate based upon the timing of the 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 January 31, 2020 , customer deposits related to customer prepayments and cloud credits of $247 million were included in accrued expenses and other, and $143 million were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of February 1, 2019 , customer deposits related to customer prepayments and cloud credits of $239 million were included in accrued expenses and other, and $60 million were included in other liabilities on the 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 January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 were $13 million and $15 million , respectively. Deferred commissions included in other assets were $938 million and $820 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Amortization expense for deferred commissions was included in sales and marketing on the consolidated statements of income and was $354 million , $311 million and $275 million during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , respectively. Unearned Revenue Unearned revenue as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Unearned license revenue $ 19 $ 15 Unearned subscription and SaaS revenue 1,534 916 Unearned software maintenance revenue 6,700 5,741 Unearned professional services revenue 1,015 767 Total unearned revenue $ 9,268 $ 7,439 Unearned subscription and SaaS revenue is generally recognized over time as customers consume the services or ratably over the term of the subscription, commencing upon provisioning of the service. Previously, unearned subscription and SaaS revenue was allocated between unearned license revenue and unearned software maintenance revenue in prior periods and has been reclassified to conform with current period presentation. 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 January 31, 2020 was approximately two years . Unearned professional services revenue results primarily from prepaid professional services and is generally recognized as the services are performed. Total billings and revenue recognized during the year ended January 31, 2020, were $8.1 billion and $6.4 billion , respectively, and did not include amounts for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premise licenses. During the year ended January 31, 2020, VMware assumed $154 million in unearned revenue in the acquisition of Carbon Black, Inc. (“Carbon Black”). Total billings and revenue recognized during the year ended February 1, 2019, were $6.9 billion and $5.5 billion , respectively, and did not include amounts for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premise licenses. Revenue recognized during the year ended February 2, 2018 was $4.8 billion and did not include amounts for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premise licenses. 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 January 31, 2020 , the aggregate transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $10.3 billion , of which approximately 54% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next twelve months and the remainder thereafter. As of February 1, 2019 , the aggregate transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $8.7 billion , of which approximately 55% was expected to be recognized as revenue during fiscal 2020, and the remainder thereafter.

Related Parties

Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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”) from the effective date of the Dell Acquisition through January 31, 2020. 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 OEM 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. • 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 For the Year Ended As of January 31, February 1, February 2, January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 Reseller revenue $ 3,288 $ 2,355 $ 1,464 $ 3,787 $ 2,554 Internal-use revenue 82 41 46 57 29 Collaborative technology project receipts 10 4 — n/a n/a Customer deposits resulting from transactions with Dell were $194 million and $85 million as of January 31, 2020 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 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 U.S. that are recorded as expenses on VMware’s 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. • From time to time, VMware also enters into agency arrangements with Dell that enable VMware to sell its subscriptions and services, leveraging the Dell enterprise relationships and end customer contracts. Information about VMware’s payments for such arrangements during the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services (1) $ 242 $ 200 $ 142 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 119 145 212 (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 fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware entered into an arrangement with Dell to transfer approximately 250 professional services employees from Dell to VMware. These employees are experienced in providing professional services delivering VMware technology and this transfer centralizes these resources within the Company in order to serve its customers more efficiently and effectively. The transfer was substantially completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and did not have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements. VMware also expects that Dell will resell VMware consulting solutions. 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 consolidated balance sheets. Transition services were provided by Dell over a period of 18 months , starting from the date of the acquisition, which were not significant. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware acquired Wavefront, Inc. (“Wavefront”). Upon closing of the acquisition, Dell was paid $20 million in cash for its non-controlling ownership interest in Wavefront. 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 users and DFS, amounts classified as trade accounts receivable are reclassified to due from related parties, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Revenue recognized on transactions financed through DFS was recorded net of financing fees. Financing fees on arrangements accepted by both parties were $66 million , $40 million and $25 million during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 respectively. 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): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Due from related parties, current $ 1,618 $ 1,248 Due to related parties, current (1) 161 158 Due from related parties, net, current $ 1,457 $ 1,090 (1) Includes an immaterial amount related to the Company’s current operating lease liabilities due to related parties as of January 31, 2020 . The Company also recognized an immaterial amount related to non-current operating lease liabilities due to related parties. This amount has been included in operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020 . 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. Special Dividend On July 1, 2018, VMware’s board of directors declared a conditional $11.0 billion one-time special cash dividend (the “Special Dividend”), payable pro-rata to VMware stockholders as of the record date. The Special Dividend was paid on December 28, 2018 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 27, 2018 in the amount of $26.81 per outstanding share of VMware common stock. Dell was paid approximately $9.0 billion in cash as a result of its financial interest in VMware’s common stock as of the record date. The Special Dividend was paid in connection with the closing of a transaction by Dell pursuant to which holders of Dell Class V common stock, which was designed to track the economic performance of VMware, exchanged the Dell Class V common stock for Dell Class C common stock or cash or both, resulting in the elimination of the Dell Class V common stock. Refer to Note Q for more information. 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 $1.5 billion , 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 $1.2 billion , 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 years ended January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , interest expense on the notes payable to Dell was not significant. Interest expense recognized during the year ended February 2, 2018 was $16 million . Other Related Party Transactions Prior to the acquisition of Pivotal, certain members of Pivotal’s board of directors were executives of Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) and General Electric Company (“GE”), and these companies were customers of Pivotal. During the year ended January 31, 2020 , revenue recognized from sales to Ford while it was a related party was not significant. During the years ended February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , revenue recognized from sales to Ford while it was a related party was $12 million and $31 million , respectively. Accounts receivable related to transactions with Ford was not significant as of February 1, 2019 . During the year ended February 1, 2019 , revenue recognized from sales to GE while it was a related party was not significant. During the year ended February 2, 2018 , revenue recognized from sales to GE while it was a related party was $11 million . Subsequent to fiscal 2019, GE was no longer a related party. Subsequent to VMware’s acquisition of Pivotal, Ford was no longer a related party.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Litigation On April 25, 2019, Cirba Inc. (“Cirba”) filed a lawsuit against VMware in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging two patent infringement claims and three trademark infringement-related claims. On May 6, 2019, Cirba filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction tied to one of the two patents it alleges VMware infringes. Following a hearing on August 6, 2019, the Court denied Cirba’s preliminary injunction motion and set the case for trial in mid-January 2020. On August 20, 2019, VMware filed counterclaims against Cirba, asserting among other claims that Cirba is infringing four VMware patents. The Delaware Court severed those claims from the January 2020 trial on Cirba’s claims, and the trial on VMware’s patent claims is currently set for September 2021. On October 22, 2019, VMware filed a separate patent infringement lawsuit against Cirba in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, asserting that Cirba infringes four additional VMware patents. The trial on Cirba’s claims in Delaware was completed on January 23, 2020, and on January 24, 2020, the jury returned a verdict finding that VMware willfully infringed the two asserted patents and awarding approximately $237 million in damages. The jury further found that VMware was not liable on Cirba’s trademark infringement-related claims. A total of $237 million has been accrued for the Delaware action and reflects the estimated losses that are considered both probable and reasonably estimable at this time. The parties will now move to the post-trial briefing stage in the Delaware Court. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter, including seeking to overturn the jury’s verdict in the first Delaware trial during the post-trial briefing stage and, if necessary, on appeal. Cirba has expressed its intent to seek a permanent injunction, enhanced damages, and attorneys’ fees in the Delaware action. As noted above, the Company intends to pursue arguments both in the Delaware Court and, if necessary, the Federal Circuit to overturn the jury’s verdict. Final resolution of this matter could be materially different from the amount accrued. The amount accrued for this matter is included in accrued expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020 and the charge is included in general and administrative on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended January 31, 2020 . 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 meetings with the California AG’s representatives on November 5, 2015 and on October 30, 2019 and discussions are ongoing. The Company is unable at this time to assess whether or to what extent it may be found liable and, if found liable, what the damages may be, and believes a material loss is not probable and reasonably estimable. The Company intends to vigorously defend against this matter. In December 2019, the staff of the Enforcement Division of the SEC requested documents and information related to VMware’s backlog and associated accounting and disclosures. VMware is fully cooperating with the SEC’s investigation and is unable to predict the outcome of this matter at this time. 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 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 January 31, 2020 , other than the Cirba litigation, 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 possible disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements. Operating Leases and Other Contractual Commitments VMware leases office facilities and equipment under various operating arrangements. VMware’s minimum future lease commitments and other contractual commitments at January 31, 2020 were as follows (table in millions): Future Lease Commitments (1) Purchase Obligations Asset Retirement Obligations Total 2021 $ 144 $ 168 $ 1 $ 313 2022 141 74 3 218 2023 127 13 2 142 2024 101 — — 101 2025 77 — 2 79 Thereafter 612 — 5 617 Total $ 1,202 $ 255 $ 13 $ 1,470 (1) Amounts in the table above exclude legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $361 million , as well as expected sublease income. The amount of the future lease commitments after fiscal 2025 is primarily for the ground leases on VMware’s Palo Alto, California headquarter facilities, which expire in fiscal 2047 . As several of VMware’s operating leases are payable in foreign currencies, the operating lease payments may fluctuate in response to changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the foreign currencies in which the commitments are payable. Guarantees and Indemnification Obligations VMware enters into agreements in the ordinary course of business with, among others, customers, distributors, resellers, system vendors and systems integrators. Most of these agreements require VMware to indemnify the other party against third-party claims alleging that a VMware product infringes or misappropriates a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and/or other intellectual property right. Certain of these agreements require VMware to indemnify the other party against certain claims relating to property damage, personal injury, or the acts or omissions of VMware, its employees, agents, or representatives. VMware has agreements with certain vendors, financial institutions, lessors and service providers pursuant to which VMware has agreed to indemnify the other party for specified matters, such as acts and omissions of VMware, its employees, agents, or representatives. VMware has procurement or license agreements with respect to technology that it has obtained the right to use in VMware’s products and agreements. Under some of these agreements, VMware has agreed to indemnify the supplier for certain claims that may be brought against such party with respect to VMware’s acts or omissions relating to the supplied products or technologies. VMware has agreed to indemnify the directors and executive officers of VMware, to the extent legally permissible, against all liabilities reasonably incurred in connection with any action in which such individual may be involved by reason of such individual being or having been a director or executive officer. VMware’s by-laws and charter also provide for indemnification of directors and officers of VMware and VMware subsidiaries to the extent legally permissible, against all liabilities reasonably incurred in connection with any action in which such individual may be involved by reason of such individual being or having been a director or executive officer. VMware also indemnifies certain employees who provide services with respect to employee benefits plans, including, for example, the members of the Administrative Committee of the VMware 401(k) Plan, and employees who serve as directors or officers of VMware’s subsidiaries. In connection with certain acquisitions, VMware has agreed to indemnify the former directors and officers of the acquired company in accordance with the acquired company’s by-laws and charter in effect immediately prior to the acquisition or in accordance with indemnification or similar agreements entered into by the acquired company and such persons. VMware typically purchases a “tail” directors and officers insurance policy, which should enable VMware to recover a portion of any future indemnification obligations related to the former officers and directors of an acquired company. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the relatively small number of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular situation. Historically, payments made by the Company under these agreements have not had a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Business Combinations, Definite

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Business Combinations Fiscal 2020 Acquisition of Pivotal During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal, a leading cloud-native platform provider, to enhance VMware’s cloud native Kubernetes portfolio. Refer to Note B for more information. Acquisition of Carbon Black On October 8, 2019 , VMware completed the acquisition of Carbon Black, a developer of cloud-native endpoint protection, in a cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Carbon Black’s common stock, at a price of $26.00 per share. VMware acquired Carbon Black to create a comprehensive intrinsic security portfolio to protect workloads, clients and infrastructure from cloud to edge. Management believes the acquisition will result in synergies with the Carbon Black platform and its VMware NSX and VMware Workspace ONE offerings, among others, and enable VMware to offer a highly-differentiated intrinsic security platform addressing multiple concerns of the security industry. The total preliminary purchase price was $2.0 billion , net of cash acquired of $111 million . Merger consideration totaling $18 million is held with a third-party paying agent and is payable to certain employees of Carbon Black subject to specified future employment conditions, and is being recognized as expense over the requisite service period of approximately two years on a straight-line basis. VMware assumed all of Carbon Black’s unvested stock options and restricted stock outstanding at the completion of the acquisition with an estimated fair value of $181 million . Of the total consideration, $10 million was allocated to the purchase price and $171 million was allocated to future services and will be expensed over the remaining requisite service periods of approximately three years on a straight-line basis. The estimated fair value of the stock options assumed by the Company was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The share conversion ratio of 0.2 was applied to convert Carbon Black’s outstanding stock awards into shares of VMware's common stock. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the date of acquisition (table in millions): Cash $ 111 Accounts receivable 58 Intangible assets 492 Goodwill 1,588 Other acquired assets 52 Total assets acquired 2,301 Unearned revenue 151 Other assumed liabilities 45 Total liabilities assumed 196 Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed $ 2,105 The following table summarizes the components of the intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives by VMware in conjunction with the acquisition (amounts in table in millions): Weighted-Average Useful Lives Fair Value Amount Purchased technology 4.2 $ 232 Customer relationships and customer lists 7.0 215 Trademarks and tradenames 5.0 25 Other 2.0 20 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 492 The excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The estimated fair value assigned to the tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities were based on management's estimates and assumptions. The initial allocation of the purchase price was based on preliminary valuations and assumptions and is subject to change within the measurement period, including current and non-current income taxes payable and deferred taxes as additional information is received and tax returns are finalized. VMware expects to finalize the allocation of the purchase price within the measurement period. Management expects that goodwill and identifiable intangible assets will no t be deductible for tax purposes. Acquisition of Avi Networks, Inc. During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware completed the acquisition of Avi Networks, Inc. (“Avi Networks”), a provider of multi-cloud application delivery services. VMware acquired Avi Networks to provide customers with application delivery controller capabilities that include server load balancing for various applications and analytics. Together, VMware and Avi Networks expect to deliver a software defined networking stack built for the multi-cloud environment. The total purchase price was $326 million , net of cash acquired of $9 million . The purchase price primarily included $94 million of identifiable intangible assets and $228 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets primarily consisted of completed technology of $79 million and customer relationships of $15 million , with estimated useful lives of one year to eight years . Merger consideration totaling $27 million is held in escrow and is payable to certain employees of Avi Networks subject to specified future employment conditions, and is being recognized as expense over the requisite service period of approximately three years on a straight-line basis. The fair value of assumed unvested equity awards attributed to post-combination services was $32 million and is being expensed over the remaining requisite service periods of approximately three years on a straight-line basis. The estimated fair value of the stock options assumed by the Company was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The initial allocation of the purchase price was based on preliminary valuations and assumptions and is subject to change within the measurement period. VMware expects to finalize the allocation of the purchase price within the measurement period. Acquisition of AetherPal, Inc. 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 offerings. 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 . Other Fiscal 2020 Business Combinations During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware completed four other acquisitions, which were not material individually to the consolidated financial statements. VMware expects these acquisitions to enhance its product features and capabilities for its Software-Defined Data Center solutions and SaaS offerings. The aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired for these four acquisitions was $68 million , which primarily included $21 million of identifiable intangible assets and $48 million of goodwill, of which the majority is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets had estimated useful lives of one year to five years and primarily consisted of completed technology. The pro forma financial information assuming fiscal 2020 acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year of acquisitions, as well as the revenue and earnings generated during the current fiscal year, were not material for disclosure purposes, both individually or in the aggregate. Fiscal 2019 Acquisition of Heptio Inc. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, VMware completed the acquisition of Heptio Inc. (“Heptio”), a provider of products and services that help enterprises deploy and operationalize Kubernetes. VMware acquired Heptio to enhance VMware’s Kubernetes portfolio and cloud native strategy. The total purchase price was $420 million , net of cash acquired of $15 million . The purchase price primarily included $27 million of identifiable intangible assets and $392 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets primarily consisted of completed technology of $20 million , with an estimated useful life of five years . Management believes that the goodwill acquired represents the synergies expected from combining VMware’s solution offerings related to Kubernetes with those of Heptio. Merger consideration totaling $117 million , including $24 million being held in escrow, is payable to certain employees of Heptio subject to specified future employment conditions and is being recognized as expense over the requisite service period of approximately four years on a straight-line basis. Compensation expense recognized during the year ended February 1, 2019 was not material. The fair value of assumed unvested equity awards attributed to post-combination services was $47 million and will be expensed over the remaining requisite service periods of approximately three years on a straight-line basis. The estimated fair value of the stock options assumed by the Company was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Acquisition of CloudHealth Technologies, Inc. During the third quarter of fiscal 2019, VMware completed the acquisition of CloudHealth Technologies, Inc. (“CloudHealth Technologies”). CloudHealth Technologies delivers a cloud operations platform that enables customers to analyze and manage cloud cost, usage, security, and performance centrally for native public clouds, which expanded VMware’s portfolio of multi-cloud management solutions. The total purchase price was $495 million , net of cash acquired of $26 million . The purchase price primarily included $101 million of identifiable intangible assets and $394 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets included completed technology of $69 million and customer relationships of $18 million , with estimated useful lives of one to five years . The fair value of assumed unvested equity awards attributed to post-combination services was $39 million and will be expensed over the remaining requisite service periods on a straight-line basis. The estimated fair value of the stock options assumed by the Company was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Other Fiscal 2019 Asset Acquisitions During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, VMware completed four asset acquisitions, in which the Company acquired certain intangible assets classified as completed technology. The aggregate purchase price of the intangible assets acquired was $26 million . The pro forma financial information assuming fiscal 2019 acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year of acquisitions, as well as the revenue and earnings generated during the current fiscal year, were not material for disclosure purposes, both individually or in the aggregate. Fiscal 2018 Acquisition of VeloCloud Networks, Inc. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware completed the acquisition of VeloCloud Networks, Inc. (“VeloCloud”), a provider of cloud-delivered software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) technology for enterprises and service providers. VMware acquired VeloCloud to build on its network virtualization platform, VMware NSX, and to expand its networking portfolio. The total purchase price was $449 million , net of cash acquired of $24 million . Prior to the closing of the acquisition, VMware held an ownership interest in VeloCloud. Upon completion of the step acquisition, VMware recognized a gain of $8 million in other income (expense), net for the remeasurement of its previously held ownership interest to fair value, which was $12 million . Other 2018 Business Combinations During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware completed the acquisitions of Wavefront and Apteligent, Inc., which were not material to the consolidated financial statements. The aggregate purchase price for the two acquisitions was $238 million , net of cash acquired of $35 million . The aggregate purchase price included $36 million of identifiable intangible assets and $238 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Prior to the closing of the acquisition, VMware held an ownership interest in Wavefront. Upon completion of the step acquisition, VMware recognized a gain of $34 million in other income (expense), net for the remeasurement of its previously held ownership interest to fair value, which was $49 million . Upon closing of the acquisition, Dell was paid $20 million in cash for its non-controlling ownership interest in Wavefront. The pro forma financial information assuming fiscal 2020 acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year of acquisitions, as well as the revenue and earnings generated during the current fiscal year, were not material for disclosure purposes, both individually or in the aggregate. Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets during the periods presented (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of the year $ 966 $ 1,059 Additions to intangible assets related to business combinations 622 154 Amortization expense (300 ) (247 ) Derecognized leasehold interest (116 ) — Balance, end of the year $ 1,172 $ 966 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 operating lease ROU assets and classified as other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Prior to adoption, these assets were classified as intangible assets, net on the consolidated balance sheets. As of the periods presented, definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): January 31, 2020 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 5.7 $ 1,030 $ (488 ) $ 542 Customer relationships and customer lists 11.4 739 (200 ) 539 Trademarks and tradenames 7.6 131 (58 ) 73 Other 2.0 22 (4 ) 18 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,922 $ (750 ) $ 1,172 February 1, 2019 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.4 $ 1,001 $ (606 ) $ 395 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (33 ) 116 Customer relationships and customer lists 13.6 513 (125 ) 388 Trademarks and tradenames 8.3 106 (43 ) 63 Other 3.9 7 (3 ) 4 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,776 $ (810 ) $ 966 Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $300 million , $247 million and $179 million during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , respectively. Based on intangible assets recorded as of January 31, 2020 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): 2021 $ 305 2022 261 2023 211 2024 165 2025 91 Thereafter 139 Total $ 1,172 Goodwill The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the periods presented (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of the year $ 7,418 $ 6,660 Increase in goodwill related to business combinations 1,911 784 Other adjustment — (26 ) Balance, end of the year $ 9,329 $ 7,418

Realignment and Loss on Disposi

Realignment and Loss on Disposition	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Realignment and Loss on Disposition	Realignment and Loss on Disposition Realignment During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware approved a plan to streamline its operations, with plans to better align business priorities and shift positions to lower cost locations. As a result of these actions, approximately 1,100 positions were eliminated during the year ended January 31, 2020 . VMware recognized $79 million of severance-related realignment expenses during the year ended January 31, 2020 on the consolidated statements of income. Actions associated with this plan are expected to be completed during fiscal 2021. The following table summarizes the activity for the accrued realignment expenses for the year ended January 31, 2020 (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Balance as of February 1, 2019 Realignment Utilization Balance as of January 31, 2020 Severance-related costs $ — $ 79 $ (5 ) $ 74 Disposition of VMware vCloud Air Business During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware completed the sale of its vCloud Air business (“vCloud Air”) to OVH US LLC. The loss recognized in connection with this transaction was $104 million during the year ended February 2, 2018 and was recorded in realignment and loss on disposition on the consolidated statements of income. Losses recognized on the disposition of vCloud Air included the impairment of fixed assets identified as part of the sale, as well as the costs associated with certain transition services, which primarily included employee-related expenses and costs associated with data-center colocation services. Transition services were performed over a period of 18 months, starting from the date of the sale.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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 stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common stock 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 PSU awards, and stock options, including purchase options under VMware’s employee stock purchase plan, which included Pivotal’s employee stock purchase plan through the date of acquisition. 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): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. $ 6,412 $ 1,650 $ 437 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 417,058 413,769 410,315 Effect of other dilutive securities 8,177 7,362 10,572 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 425,235 421,131 420,887 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 15.37 $ 3.99 $ 1.07 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 15.08 $ 3.92 $ 1.04 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): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options 34 50 51 Restricted stock units 315 255 140 Total 349 305 191

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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): January 31, 2020 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 655 $ — $ — $ 655 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,158 $ — $ — $ 2,158 Demand deposits and time deposits 102 — — 102 Total cash equivalents $ 2,260 $ — $ — $ 2,260 February 1, 2019 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 549 $ — $ — $ 549 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,930 $ — $ — $ 2,930 Demand deposits and time deposits 53 — — 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,983 $ — $ — $ 2,983 Restricted Cash The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, and current and non-current portion of restricted cash reported on the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,915 $ 3,532 Restricted cash within other current assets 83 35 Restricted cash within other assets 33 29 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 3,031 $ 3,596 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	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Unsecured Senior Notes 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 $4.0 billion , 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 was as follows (amounts in millions): January 31, February 1, Effective Interest Rate 2020 2019 Senior Notes: 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 (5 ) (7 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (16 ) (21 ) Net carrying amount 3,979 3,972 Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings 1,248 — Long-term debt $ 2,731 $ 3,972 Interest is payable semiannually in arrears, on February 21 and August 21 of each year. During each of the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , interest expense was $129 million , $129 million and $58 million , respectively. Interest expense, which included amortization of discount and issuance costs, was recognized on the 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 D for disclosure regarding the note payable to Dell. Revolving Credit Facilities On September 12, 2017, VMware entered into an unsecured credit agreement establishing a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders that provides the Company with a borrowing capacity of up to $1.0 billion , for general corporate purposes. Commitments under the revolving 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 January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. The credit agreement contains certain representations, warranties and covenants. Commitment fees, interest rates and other terms of borrowing under the revolving 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 years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 . On September 8, 2017, Pivotal entered into a senior secured revolving loan facility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100 million . The revolving loan facility was amended on May 6, 2019 and terminated on October 22, 2019. During the years ended February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018, $15 million and $20 million , respectively, were borrowed under the revolving loan facility. The total outstanding balance of $35 million was repaid during the year ended February 1, 2019. Senior Unsecured Term Loan Facility On September 26, 2019, VMware entered into a senior unsecured term loan facility (the “Term Loan”) with a syndicate of lenders that provides the Company with a borrowing capacity of up to $2.0 billion , for general corporate purposes. The Company may borrow against the Term Loan two times up to its borrowing capacity of $2.0 billion until February 7, 2020. The Term Loan matures on the 364 th day following the initial funding under the Term Loan. The Term Loan bears interest at the London interbank offered rate plus 0.75% to 1.25% , or an alternate base rate plus 0.00% to 0.25% , depending on VMware’s external credit ratings. As of January 31, 2020 , the weighted-average interest rate on the outstanding Term Loan was 2.54% . During the year ended January 31, 2020 , the Company drew down an aggregate of $3.4 billion and repaid an aggregate of $1.9 billion . As of January 31, 2020 , the outstanding balance on the Term Loan of $1.5 billion , net of unamortized debt issuance costs, was included in current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings on the consolidated balance sheets, with no remaining amount available for additional borrowings. The Term Loan contains certain representations, warranties and covenants. Commitment fees paid were not significant during the year ended January 31, 2020 . Interest expense for the Term Loan, including amortization of issuance costs, was $15 million during the year ended January 31, 2020 .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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 January 31, 2020 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): January 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,158 $ — $ 2,158 Demand deposits and time deposits (1) — 102 102 Total cash equivalents $ 2,158 $ 102 $ 2,260 February 1, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,930 $ — $ 2,930 Demand deposits and time deposits (1) — 53 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,930 $ 53 $ 2,983 Short-term investments: Marketable equity securities $ 19 $ — $ 19 Total short-term investments $ 19 $ — $ 19 (1) Demand deposits and time deposits were valued at amortized cost, which approximated fair value. The note payable to Dell, the Senior Notes and the Term Loan were not adjusted to fair value. The fair value of the note payable to Dell was approximately $269 million and $252 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. The fair value of the Senior Notes was approximately $4.1 billion and $3.9 billion as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. The fair value of the Term Loan approximated its carrying value as of January 31, 2020 due to its short-term nature. Fair value for the note payable to Dell, the Senior Notes and the Term Loan 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 consolidated statements of income was 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 $106 million and $77 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively, and are included in other assets and other liabilities on the 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 first quarter of fiscal 2020 , VMware sold its investment in this equity security. The realized gain recognized on the consolidated statements of income during the year ended January 31, 2020 was not significant. 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 January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , investments in privately held companies, which consisted primarily of equity securities, had a carrying value of $159 million and $95 million , respectively, and were included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , the Company recognized unrealized gains of $37 million and unrealized losses of $13 million

Derivatives and Hedging Activit

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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 loss on the consolidated balance sheets and is subsequently reclassified to the related operating expense line item on the consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. During the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , the effective portion of gains or losses reclassified to the consolidated statements of income was not significant. During the years ended February 1, 2019 and February 2, 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 consolidated statements of income as incurred. Beginning February 2, 2019, the excluded component was recorded to the related operating expense line item on the 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 January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $480 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 years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 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 consolidated statements of income. These forward contracts generally have a contractual maturity of one month , and as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion , 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 years ended January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , VMware recognized gains of $54 million and $69 million , respectively, and a loss of $97 million during the year ended February 2, 2018 , related to the settlement of forward contracts. Gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the 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 during the year ended January 31, 2020 resulted in net gains of $31 million . 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 years ended February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 . Net gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net	Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Equipment and software $ 1,404 $ 1,448 Buildings and improvements 1,088 991 Furniture and fixtures 120 116 Construction in progress 106 56 Total property and equipment 2,718 2,611 Accumulated depreciation (1,438 ) (1,449 ) Total property and equipment, net $ 1,280 $ 1,162 As of January 31, 2020 , construction in progress primarily represented various buildings and site improvements that had not yet been placed into service. Depreciation expense was $234 million , $211 million and $206 million during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , respectively.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases VMware has operating and finance leases primarily related to office facilities and equipment, which have remaining lease terms of one month to 26 years . During the year ended January 31, 2020 , lease expense recorded in the consolidated statements of income was $206 million . The components of lease expense during the period presented were as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Operating lease expense $ 167 Finance lease expense: Amortization of ROU assets $ 4 Interest on lease liabilities 1 Total finance lease expense $ 5 Short-term lease expense $ 3 Variable lease expense $ 31 Total lease expense $ 206 From time to time, VMware enters into lease arrangements with Dell. Lease expense incurred for arrangements with Dell was not significant during the year ended January 31, 2020 . Supplemental cash flow information related to operating and finance leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 167 Operating cash flows from finance leases 2 Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 226 Finance leases 63 Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented was as follows (table in millions): January 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 886 $ 58 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 109 $ 4 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 746 55 Total lease liabilities $ 855 $ 59 (1) ROU assets for operating leases are included in other assets and ROU assets for finance leases are included in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Current lease liabilities are included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Operating lease liabilities are presented as operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease liabilities are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Lease term and discount rate related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented were as follows: January 31, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 13.3 Finance leases 9.2 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.8 % Finance leases 3.1 % The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and finance leases as of January 31, 2020 (table in millions): Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 138 $ 6 2022 135 6 2023 120 7 2024 94 7 2025 70 7 Thereafter 577 35 Total future minimum lease payments 1,134 68 Less: Imputed interest (279 ) (9 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 855 $ 59 (1) Total lease liabilities as of January 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $361 million . Future lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of February 1, 2019 were as follows (table in millions): 2020 $ 132 2021 104 2022 91 2023 78 2024 63 Thereafter 585 Total (1) $ 1,053 (1) Total future lease payments as of February 1, 2019 excluded legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $214 million .
Leases	Leases VMware has operating and finance leases primarily related to office facilities and equipment, which have remaining lease terms of one month to 26 years . During the year ended January 31, 2020 , lease expense recorded in the consolidated statements of income was $206 million . The components of lease expense during the period presented were as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Operating lease expense $ 167 Finance lease expense: Amortization of ROU assets $ 4 Interest on lease liabilities 1 Total finance lease expense $ 5 Short-term lease expense $ 3 Variable lease expense $ 31 Total lease expense $ 206 From time to time, VMware enters into lease arrangements with Dell. Lease expense incurred for arrangements with Dell was not significant during the year ended January 31, 2020 . Supplemental cash flow information related to operating and finance leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 167 Operating cash flows from finance leases 2 Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 226 Finance leases 63 Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented was as follows (table in millions): January 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 886 $ 58 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 109 $ 4 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 746 55 Total lease liabilities $ 855 $ 59 (1) ROU assets for operating leases are included in other assets and ROU assets for finance leases are included in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Current lease liabilities are included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Operating lease liabilities are presented as operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease liabilities are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Lease term and discount rate related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented were as follows: January 31, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 13.3 Finance leases 9.2 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.8 % Finance leases 3.1 % The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and finance leases as of January 31, 2020 (table in millions): Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 138 $ 6 2022 135 6 2023 120 7 2024 94 7 2025 70 7 Thereafter 577 35 Total future minimum lease payments 1,134 68 Less: Imputed interest (279 ) (9 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 855 $ 59 (1) Total lease liabilities as of January 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $361 million . Future lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of February 1, 2019 were as follows (table in millions): 2020 $ 132 2021 104 2022 91 2023 78 2024 63 Thereafter 585 Total (1) $ 1,053 (1) Total future lease payments as of February 1, 2019 excluded legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $214 million .

Accrued Expenses and Other

Accrued Expenses and Other	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other	Accrued Expenses and Other Accrued expenses and other as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions) January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Accrued employee related expenses $ 845 $ 780 Accrued partner liabilities 181 207 Customer deposits 247 239 Other (1) 878 438 Total $ 2,151 $ 1,664 (1) Other primarily consists of litigation accrual, leases accrual, income tax payable and indirect tax accrual. Accrued partner liabilities primarily relate to rebates and marketing development fund accruals for channel partners, system vendors and systems integrators. Accrued partner liabilities also include accruals for professional service arrangements for which VMware intends to leverage channel partners to directly fulfill the obligation to its customers. As of January 31, 2020, other included $237 million litigation accrual related to Cirba patent and trademark infringement lawsuit and $155 million

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The domestic and foreign components of income before income tax for the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Domestic $ 895 $ 680 $ 462 Foreign 543 1,149 1,115 Total income before income tax $ 1,438 $ 1,829 $ 1,577 VMware’s income tax provision (benefit) for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Federal: Current $ 78 $ 181 $ 688 Deferred (219 ) (92 ) 275 (141 ) 89 963 State: Current 45 31 8 Deferred (44 ) (10 ) 21 1 21 29 Foreign: Current 240 137 156 Deferred (5,018 ) (8 ) 4 (4,778 ) 129 160 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ (4,918 ) $ 239 $ 1,152 During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company completed an intra-group transfer of certain of its intellectual property rights (the “IP”) to its Irish subsidiary, where its international business is headquartered (the “IP Transfer”). The transaction will change the Company’s mix of international income from a lower non-U.S. tax jurisdiction to Ireland, which is subject to a statutory tax rate of 12.5% . A discrete tax benefit of $4.9 billion was recognized with a deferred tax asset during the second quarter of fiscal 2020. This deferred tax asset was recognized as a result of the book and tax basis difference on the IP transferred to an Irish subsidiary and was based on the intellectual property’s current fair value. Management applied significant judgment when determining the fair value of the IP, which serves as the tax basis of the deferred tax asset, and in evaluating the associated tax laws in the applicable jurisdictions. The tax amortization related to the IP transferred will be recognized in future periods and any amortization that is unused in a particular year can be carried forward indefinitely under Irish tax laws. The deferred tax asset and the tax benefit were measured based on the Irish tax rate expected to apply in the years the asset will be recovered. The Company expects to realize the deferred tax asset resulting from the IP Transfer and will assess the realizability of the deferred tax asset periodically. The impact of the transaction to net cash provided by or used in operating, investing and financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows during the year ended January 31, 2020 was not material. Income tax benefit during the year ended January 31, 2020 was primarily impacted by the discrete tax benefit recognized as a part of the IP Transfer. Income tax provision during the year ended February 2, 2018 was primarily driven by a one-time expense of approximately $900 million resulting from the 2017 Tax Act. Key components of the tax expense relating to the 2017 Tax Act included provisional estimates for the mandatory one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries (“Transition Tax”) of approximately $800 million and the remeasurement of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities of approximately $100 million resulting from the reduction in the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018. Due to the timing of the enactment and the complexity involved in applying the provisions of the 2017 Tax Act, the Company made reasonable estimates for the related tax effects and recorded provisional amounts on its consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2018. During fiscal 2019, the Company collected and prepared necessary data and finalized its income tax accounting analysis based on the guidance and interpretations issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), and other standard-setting bodies, and relevant authorities. The adjustment to the provisional amount was not material. A reconciliation of VMware’s effective tax rate to the statutory federal tax rate for the periods presented is as follows: For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Statutory federal tax rate (1) 21 % 21 % 34 % State taxes, net of federal benefit — % 1 % 1 % Tax rate differential for non-U.S. jurisdictions (3 )% (6 )% (14 )% U.S. tax credits (17 )% (11 )% (5 )% Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (2) (11 )% (6 )% (7 )% Transition Tax due to 2017 Tax Act (3) — % — % 50 % Rate change due to 2017 Tax Act (3) — % — % 10 % Discrete tax benefit due to IP Transfer (4) (343 )% — % — % Permanent items 9 % 14 % 4 % Effective tax rate (344 )% 13 % 73 % (1) The 2017 Tax Act reduced the U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, which resulted in a blended U.S. statutory corporate tax rate of 34% during the year ended February 2, 2018 . (2) VMware adopted ASU 2016-09 during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. As a result, net excess tax benefits recognized in connection with stock-based awards are included in the income tax provision on the consolidated statements of income. Prior to adopting the updated standard, such amounts were recognized in additional paid-in capital on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. (3) The effective tax rate during the year ended February 2, 2018 was impacted by key components of the 2017 Tax Act, including the Transition Tax, and the remeasurement of VMware’s deferred tax assets and liabilities due to the reduction in the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate. (4) A discrete tax benefit of $4.9 billion was recognized with a deferred tax asset during fiscal 2020. This deferred tax asset was recognized as a result of the book and tax basis difference on the IP transferred to an Irish subsidiary. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences resulting from differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be reversed. Significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets: Accruals and other $ 169 $ 79 Lease liabilities 152 — Unearned revenue 390 295 Stock-based compensation 88 83 Tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards 583 349 Other assets, net 51 32 Intangible and other non-current assets 4,804 — Gross deferred tax assets 6,237 838 Valuation allowance (332 ) (283 ) Total deferred tax assets 5,905 555 Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred commissions (133 ) (129 ) ROU Assets (131 ) — Property, plant and equipment, net (101 ) (90 ) Intangibles and other assets, net — (108 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (365 ) (327 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 5,540 $ 228 Net deferred tax assets were comprised of deferred tax assets of $5.6 billion and $290 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively, partially offset by deferred tax liabilities of $16 million and $62 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Deferred tax liabilities were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented. The increase in net deferred tax assets from February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020 was primarily driven by the $4.9 billion deferred tax asset recognized as a result of the book and tax basis difference on the IP transferred to Ireland, as well as the increase in tax attributes related to current year acquisitions as of January 31, 2020 as compared to February 1, 2019 . VMware has federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $971 million , $940 million and $199 million , as of January 31, 2020 , respectively. VMware has federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $257 million , $592 million and $189 million as of February 1, 2019, respectively. The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards will start to expire in fiscal 2023 , if not utilized. These net operating losses have various carryforward periods, including certain portions that can be carried over indefinitely. The majority of the Company’s foreign net operating loss carryforwards can be carried forward indefinitely. VMware has federal research and development (“R&D”) tax credit carryforwards of $34 million as of January 31, 2020 . The amount of federal R&D tax credit carryforwards as of February 1, 2019 was not significant. The federal R&D tax credit will start to expire in fiscal 2026 , if not utilized. VMware also has California and other state R&D credit carryforwards for income tax purposes of $287 million and $228 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. The California R&D tax credit carryforwards can be carried over indefinitely and the other state R&D tax credit carryforwards will start to expire in fiscal 2024, if not utilized. In addition, the amount of foreign tax credit carryforwards held as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 was not significant. VMware also had non-U.S. capital loss carryforwards of approximately $22 million as of January 31, 2020 , which can be carried forward indefinitely. The amount of non-U.S. capital loss carryforwards as of February 1, 2019 was not significant. VMware determined that the realization of deferred tax assets relating to portions of the state net operating loss carryforwards, state R&D tax credits and foreign capital loss carryforwards did not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. Accordingly, a valuation allowance of $332 million and $283 million was recorded as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. If, in the future, new evidence supports the realization of the deferred tax assets related to these items, the valuation allowance will be reversed and a tax benefit will be recorded accordingly. VMware believes it is more-likely-than-not that the net deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , will be realized in the foreseeable future as VMware believes that it will generate sufficient taxable income in future years. VMware's ability to generate sufficient taxable income in future years in appropriate tax jurisdictions will determine the amount of net deferred tax asset balances to be realized in future periods. During the year ended January 31, 2020 , the total change in the valuation allowance was $49 million , which was primarily due to California R&D credits generated in the current year, partially offset by the California R&D usage. For the periods presented, VMware’s rate of taxation in non-U.S. jurisdictions was lower than the U.S. tax rate. VMware’s non-U.S. earnings are primarily earned by its subsidiaries organized in Ireland, where the statutory rate is 12.5% . Prior to the year ended February 2, 2018, the Company did not recognize a deferred tax liability related to undistributed foreign earnings of its subsidiaries because such earnings were considered to be indefinitely reinvested in its foreign operations, or were remitted substantially free of U.S. tax. Under the 2017 Tax Act, all foreign earnings are subject to U.S. taxation. As a result, the Company repatriated, and expects to continue to repatriate, a substantial portion of its foreign earnings over time, to the extent that the foreign earnings are not restricted by local laws or result in significant incremental costs associated with repatriating the foreign earnings. As of January 31, 2020 , the amount of deferred tax liability related to the potential repatriation of foreign earnings was not material. Further developments in non-U.S. tax jurisdictions and unfavorable changes in non-U.S. tax laws and regulations, such as foreign tax laws enacted in response to the 2017 Tax Act, could result in adverse changes to global taxation and materially affect VMware’s financial position, results of operations, or annual effective tax rate. Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell On December 30, 2019, VMware entered into a second tax sharing agreement with Dell in connection with, and effective as of, the Pivotal acquisition. The tax sharing agreement with Dell, subject to certain exceptions, generally limit VMware’s maximum annual tax liability to Dell to the amount VMware would owe on a separate tax return basis. Although VMware’s results are included in the Dell consolidated return for U.S. federal income tax purposes, VMware’s income tax provision is calculated primarily as though VMware were a separate taxpayer. However, under certain circumstances, transactions between VMware and Dell are assessed using consolidated tax return rules. VMware has made payments to Dell pursuant to the tax sharing agreement. The following table summarizes the payments made during the periods presented (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Payments from VMware to Dell, net $ 159 $ 243 $ 54 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 Transition Tax is governed by a letter agreement between Dell, EMC and VMware executed during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 (the “Letter Agreement”). 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 recorded in additional paid-in capital during the year ended January 31, 2020 was $85 million , primarily due to a reduction in Transition Tax liability based on the terms of the Letter Agreement and certain tax attribute determination made by Dell. The amount recognized in additional paid-in capital during the years ended February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 was not significant. As a result of the activity under the tax sharing agreement with Dell, amounts due to and from Dell was $529 million and $646 million as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively, primarily related to VMware’s estimated tax obligation resulting from the Transition Tax. The 2017 Tax Act included a deferral election for an eight-year installment payment method on the Transition Tax. The Company expects to pay the remainder of its Transition Tax over a period of six years . Pivotal Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal. Pivotal will continue to file its separate tax return for U.S. federal income tax purposes as it left the Dell consolidated tax group at the time of Pivotal’s IPO in April 2018. Pursuant to a tax sharing agreement, Pivotal historically received payments from Dell for the tax benefits derived from the inclusion of its losses in certain Dell U.S. federal and state group returns. Payments received from Dell were recognized as a component of additional paid-in capital. During the years ended January 31, 2020, February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018, $25 million , $15 million and $66 million , respectively, was recognized in additional paid-in capital related to Pivotal’s tax sharing agreement with Dell. This has reduced the amount of benefit or expense received by Pivotal since the IPO to the amount of benefit or expenses Dell realizes from Pivotal’s inclusion on unitary state tax returns. In April 2019, Pivotal and Dell amended their tax sharing agreement with regard to the treatment of certain 2017 Tax Act implications not explicitly covered by the original terms of the tax sharing agreement. The amendment resulted in a one-time payment of $27 million by Dell to Pivotal in August 2019. During the years ended February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018, payment received from Dell pursuant to the tax sharing agreement was $44 million and $36 million , respectively. Unrecognized Tax Benefits A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits, for the periods presented is as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of the year $ 385 $ 305 $ 265 Tax positions related to current year: Additions 116 57 63 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 98 44 2 Reductions (7 ) (1 ) (2 ) Settlements (28 ) (4 ) (9 ) Reductions resulting from a lapse of the statute of limitations (83 ) (8 ) (24 ) Foreign currency effects (2 ) (8 ) 10 Balance, end of the year $ 479 $ 385 $ 305 Of the net unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, $323 million and $296 million were included in income tax payable on the consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Approximately $313 million and $266 million , respectively, would, if recognized, benefit VMware's annual effective income tax rate. VMware includes interest expense and penalties related to income tax matters in the income tax provision. VMware had accrued $48 million and $56 million of interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 , respectively. Income tax expense during the year ended February 1, 2019 included interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions of $15 million . Interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions included in income tax expense (benefit) were not significant during the years ended January 31, 2020 and February 2, 2018 . The Dell-owned EMC consolidated group is routinely under audit by the IRS. All U.S. federal income tax matters have been concluded for years through 2015 while VMware was part of the Dell-owned EMC consolidated group. The IRS has started its examination of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 for the Dell consolidated group, which VMware was part of beginning fiscal 2017. In addition, VMware is under corporate income tax audits in various states and non-U.S. jurisdictions. Consistent with the Company’s historical practices under the tax sharing agreement with EMC, when VMware becomes subject to federal tax audits as a member of Dell’s consolidated group, the tax sharing agreement provides that Dell has authority to control the audit and represent Dell’s and VMware’s interests to the IRS. Open tax years subject to examinations for larger non-U.S. jurisdictions vary beginning in 2008. Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. When considering the outcomes and the timing of tax examinations, the expiration of statutes of limitations for specific jurisdictions, or the timing and result of ruling requests from taxing authorities, it is reasonably possible that total unrecognized tax benefits could be potentially reduced by approximately $17 million within the next 12 months.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Special Dividend On July 1, 2018, VMware’s board of directors declared a conditional $11.0 billion Special Dividend, payable pro-rata to VMware stockholders as of the record date. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the conditions of the Special Dividend were met. The Special Dividend was paid on December 28, 2018 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 27, 2018 in the amount of $26.81 per outstanding share of VMware common stock. Stock awards that were outstanding at the time of the Special Dividend were adjusted pursuant to anti-dilution provisions in the Company’s stock plan documents that provide for equitable adjustments to be determined by VMware’s Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee in the event of an extraordinary cash dividend. A conversion ratio based on the per share dividend amount and VMware’s closing stock price on December 28, 2018 was used to adjust the stock awards outstanding at the time of the Special Dividend. The adjustments to awards included increasing the number of outstanding restricted stock units and stock options, as well as reducing the exercise prices of outstanding stock options. The adjustments did not result in incremental stock-based compensation expense as the anti-dilutive adjustments were required by the Company’s equity incentive plan. VMware Class B Common Stock Conversion Rights Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into one share of Class A common stock. If VMware’s Class B common stock is distributed to security holders of Dell in a qualified distribution, the Class B shares will no longer be convertible into shares of Class A common stock unless a stockholder vote is obtained after certain conditions are satisfied. Prior to any such distribution, all Class B shares automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock if Dell transfers such shares to a third party that is not a successor or a Dell subsidiary or at such time as the number of shares of common stock owned by Dell or its successor falls below 20% of the outstanding shares of VMware’s common stock. As of January 31, 2020 , 307.2 million shares of Class A common stock were reserved for conversion. VMware Equity Plan In June 2007, VMware adopted its 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). On June 25, 2019, VMware amended its 2007 Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance by 13.0 million shares of Class A common stock. As of January 31, 2020 , the number of authorized shares under the 2007 Plan was 145.2 million , including 6.1 million shares automatically added to the share reserve pursuant to anti-dilution provisions of the 2007 Plan triggered by payment of the Special Dividend (the “Anti-Dilution Adjustment”). The number of shares underlying outstanding equity awards that VMware assumes in the course of business acquisitions are also added to the 2007 Plan reserve on an as-converted basis. VMware has assumed 11.3 million shares, which accordingly have been added to authorized shares under the 2007 Plan reserve. Awards under the 2007 Plan may be in the form of stock-based awards, such as restricted stock units, or stock options. VMware’s Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee determines the vesting schedule for all equity awards. Generally, restricted stock grants made under the 2007 Plan have a three -year to four -year period over which they vest and vest 25% the first year and semi-annually thereafter. The per share exercise price for a stock option awarded under the 2007 Plan shall not be less than 100% of the per share fair market value of VMware Class A common stock on the date of grant. Most options granted under the 2007 Plan vest 25% after the first year and monthly thereafter over the following three years and expire between six and seven years from the date of grant. VMware utilizes both authorized and unissued shares to satisfy all shares issued under the 2007 Plan. As of January 31, 2020 , there was an aggregate of 23.8 million shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future grants under the 2007 Plan, including 2.5 million shares included in the Anti-Dilution Adjustment. Pivotal Equity Plan Prior to the acquisition of Pivotal, Pivotal granted stock-based awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options to its employees. Pivotal’s restricted stock grants generally vested over four years and options granted generally vested over 48 months . Upon completion of the acquisition by VMware, no further awards will be granted under the plan. Pivotal’s outstanding unvested RSUs and options on the date of the acquisition were converted to VMware RSUs and options and valued at their historical carrying amounts. 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. The following table summarizes stock repurchase authorizations approved by VMware’s board of directors, which were open or completed during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 (amounts in table in millions): Announcement Date Amount Authorized Expiration Date Status May 29, 2019 $1,500 January 29, 2021 Open August 14, 2017 1,000 August 31, 2019 Completed in fiscal 2020 January 26, 2017 1,200 February 2, 2018 Completed in fiscal 2018 In the aggregate, $1.0 billion remained available for repurchase as of January 31, 2020 . The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity, including shares purchased from Dell, during the periods presented (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Aggregate purchase price (1) $ 1,334 $ 42 $ 1,449 Class A common stock repurchased 7,664 286 13,977 Weighted-average price per share $ 174.02 $ 148.07 $ 103.66 (1) The aggregate purchase price of repurchased shares is classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital until the balance is reduced to zero and the excess is recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. VMware and Pivotal 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 the 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. Pivotal’s restricted stock consisted of RSU awards. The value of the grant was based on Pivotal’s stock price on the date of the grant. Upon the completion of the acquisition by VMware, all outstanding Pivotal RSUs were converted to VMware RSUs using a conversion ratio of 0.1 . The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for VMware and Pivotal since February 3, 2017 (units in thousands): VMware RSUs Pivotal RSUs Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, February 3, 2017 20,451 $ 67.41 — $ — Granted 7,838 93.84 — — Vested (9,070 ) 67.89 — — Forfeited (1,859 ) 72.68 — — Outstanding, February 2, 2018 17,360 78.62 — — Granted 6,663 146.61 9,854 15.78 Special Dividend adjustment 3,236 n/a n/a n/a Vested (7,370 ) 75.45 — — Forfeited (1,674 ) 86.90 (353 ) 16.09 Outstanding, February 1, 2019 (1) 18,215 90.06 9,501 15.77 Granted (2) 9,074 157.07 20,504 16.02 Vested (8,179 ) 80.28 (4,009 ) 15.56 Forfeited (3) (1,636 ) 101.29 (25,996 ) 16.01 Outstanding, January 31, 2020 17,474 128.38 — — (1) The weighted-average grant date fair value of outstanding RSU awards as of February 1, 2019 reflects the adjustments to the awards as a result of the Special Dividend. (2) RSUs granted under the VMware equity plan includes 2.2 million RSUs issued for outstanding unvested RSUs assumed as part of the Pivotal acquisition. (3) RSUs forfeited under the Pivotal equity plan includes 21.7 million RSUs that were converted to VMware RSUs as part of the Pivotal acquisition, using a conversion ratio of 0.1 . As of January 31, 2020 , the 17.5 million units outstanding included 16.3 million of RSUs and 1.2 million of PSUs. The above table includes RSUs issued for outstanding unvested RSUs in connection with business combinations. Restricted stock that is expected to vest as of January 31, 2020 was as follows (units in thousands, aggregate intrinsic value in millions): Number of Units Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) Expected to vest 15,670 2.39 $ 2,320 (1) The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic values based on VMware's closing stock price of 148.06 as of January 31, 2020 , which would have been received by the RSU holders had the RSUs been issued as of January 31, 2020 . The aggregate vesting date fair value of VMware’s restricted stock that vested during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 was $1.4 billion , $1.1 billion and $946 million , respectively. As of January 31, 2020 , restricted stock representing 17.5 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock were outstanding, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $2.6 billion based on VMware’s closing stock price as of January 31, 2020 . The aggregate vesting date fair value of Pivotal’s restricted stock that vested during the year ended January 31, 2020, prior to the acquisition, was $68 million . No restricted stock vested during the years ended February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018. VMware and Pivotal Employee Stock Purchase Plans In June 2007, VMware adopted its 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which is intended to be qualified under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. On June 25, 2019, VMware amended its ESPP to increase the number of shares available for issuance by 9.0 million shares of Class A common stock. As of January 31, 2020 , the number of authorized shares under the ESPP was a total of 32.3 million shares. Under the ESPP, eligible VMware employees are granted options to purchase shares at the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the stock at the time of grant or 85% of the fair market value at the time of exercise. The option period is generally twelve months and includes two embedded six-month option periods. Options are exercised at the end of each embedded option period. If the fair market value of the stock is lower on the first day of the second embedded option period than it was at the time of grant, then the twelve-month option period expires and each enrolled participant is granted a new twelve-month option. As of January 31, 2020 , 14.3 million shares of VMware Class A common stock were available for issuance under the ESPP. The following table summarizes ESPP activity for VMware during the periods presented (cash proceeds in millions, shares in thousands): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Cash proceeds $ 172 $ 161 $ 65 Class A common stock purchased 1,489 1,895 903 Weighted-average price per share $ 115.51 $ 84.95 $ 72.40 As of January 31, 2020 , $95 million of ESPP withholdings were recorded as a liability in accrued expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheets for the purchase that occurred on February 29, 2020. Prior to the acquisition of Pivotal, Pivotal granted options to eligible Pivotal employees to purchase shares of its Class A common stock at the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the stock at the time of grant or 85% of the fair market value of the Pivotal stock at the time of exercise. Pivotal’s ESPP activity was not material during the periods presented. VMware and Pivotal Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity for VMware and Pivotal since February 3, 2017 (shares in thousands): VMware Stock Options Pivotal Stock Options Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price (per share) Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price (per share) Outstanding, February 3, 2017 1,991 $ 69.38 39,361 $ 6.72 Granted 745 13.79 20,323 9.73 Forfeited (36 ) 55.44 (2,380 ) 8.13 Expired (3 ) 93.87 (1,290 ) 6.24 Exercised (1,050 ) 53.50 (1,626 ) 5.99 Outstanding, February 2, 2018 1,647 54.63 54,388 7.82 Granted 574 16.07 2,832 14.03 Special Dividend adjustment 348 n/a n/a n/a Forfeited (31 ) 24.44 (2,028 ) 9.35 Expired — — (273 ) 7.02 Exercised (569 ) 46.73 (9,018 ) 6.89 Outstanding, February 1, 2019 (1) 1,969 36.50 45,901 8.31 Granted (2) 1,571 73.19 — — Forfeited (3) (149 ) 52.83 (10,822 ) 10.65 Expired — — (128 ) 10.10 Exercised (4) (776 ) 39.94 (34,951 ) 7.59 Outstanding, January 31, 2020 2,615 56.58 — — (1) The weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding as of February 1, 2019 reflects the adjustments to the options as a result of the Special Dividend. (2) Stock option granted under the VMware equity plan includes 0.6 million options issued for unvested options assumed as part of the Pivotal acquisition. (3) Stock options forfeited under the Pivotal equity plan includes 6.2 million options converted to VMware options as part of the Pivotal acquisition, using a conversion ratio of 0.1 . (4) Stock options exercised under the Pivotal equity plan includes 22.4 million of vested options that were settled in cash as part of the Pivotal acquisition. The above table includes stock options granted in conjunction with unvested stock options assumed in business combinations. As a result, the weighted-average exercise price per share may vary from the VMware stock price at time of grant The stock options outstanding as of January 31, 2020 had an aggregate intrinsic value of $239 million based on VMware’s closing stock price as of January 31, 2020 . Options outstanding that are exercisable and that have vested and are expected to vest as of January 31, 2020 were as follows (outstanding options in thousands, aggregate intrinsic value in in millions): VMware Stock Options Outstanding Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) Exercisable 945 $ 47.24 3.81 $ 95 Vested and expected to vest 2,589 56.13 6.41 238 (1) The aggregate intrinsic values represent the total pre-tax intrinsic values based on VMware's closing stock price of $148.06 as of January 31, 2020 , which would have been received by the option holders had all in-the-money options been exercised as of that date. The total fair value of VMware stock options that vested during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 was $64 million , $35 million and $32 million , respectively. Total fair value of Pivotal stock options that vested during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 was $27 million , $41 million and $23 million , respectively. The VMware stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 had a pre-tax intrinsic value of $103 million , $56 million , and $62 million , respectively. The Pivotal options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 had a pre-tax intrinsic value of $278 million and $97 million , respectively, and was not material during the year ended February 2, 2018 . The pre-tax intrinsic value of Pivotal options exercised during the year ended January 31, 2020 includes vested options that were settled in cash as part of the Pivotal acquisition. VMware Shares Repurchased for Tax Withholdings During the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 , VMware repurchased 3.0 million , 2.6 million , 3.3 million , respectively, of Class A common stock, for $521 million , $373 million , $348 million , respectively, to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with such equity awards. These amounts may differ from the amounts of cash remitted for tax withholding obligations on the consolidated statements of cash flows due to the timing of payments. Pursuant to the respective award agreements, these shares were withheld in conjunction with the net share settlement upon the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units (including PSUs) during the period. The value of the withheld shares, including restricted stock units, was classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. Net Excess Tax Benefits Net excess tax benefits recognized in connection with stock-based awards are included in income tax provision on the consolidated statements of income. Net excess tax benefits recognized during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 were $182 million , $116 million and $106 million , respectively. Stock-Based Compensation The following table summarizes the components of total stock-based compensation included in VMware’s consolidated statements of income during the periods presented (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Cost of license revenue $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue 13 7 5 Cost of services revenue 83 58 53 Research and development 459 391 363 Sales and marketing 293 226 205 General and administrative 168 117 84 Stock-based compensation 1,017 800 712 Income tax benefit (347 ) (253 ) (232 ) Total stock-based compensation, net of tax $ 670 $ 547 $ 480 As of January 31, 2020 , the total unrecognized compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock was $1.8 billion and will be recognized through fiscal 2024 with a weighted-average remaining period of 1.5 years . Stock-based compensation related to VMware equity awards held by VMware employees is recognized on VMware’s consolidated statements of income over the awards’ requisite service periods. Fair Value of VMware and Pivotal Options The fair value of each option to acquire VMware Class A common stock and Pivotal Class A common stock granted during the periods presented was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, VMware Stock Options 2020 2019 2018 Dividend yield None None None Expected volatility 34.0 % 31.9 % 29.1 % Risk-free interest rate 1.5 % 2.9 % 1.7 % Expected term (in years) 2.7 3.2 3.3 Weighted-average fair value at grant date $ 98.00 $ 143.01 $ 83.62 Pivotal Stock Options Dividend yield n/a None None Expected volatility n/a 33.4 % 34.3 % Risk-free interest rate n/a 2.8 % 2.0 % Expected term (in years) n/a 6.08 6.08 Weighted-average fair value at grant date n/a $ 5.23 $ 3.58 For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, VMware Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2020 2019 2018 Dividend yield None None None Expected volatility 27.4 % 33.5 % 22.6 % Risk-free interest rate 1.7 % 2.0 % 1.2 % Expected term (in years) 0.6 0.8 0.9 Weighted-average fair value at grant date $ 35.66 $ 34.72 $ 21.93 The weighted-average grant date fair value of VMware stock options can fluctuate from period to period primarily due to higher valued options assumed through business combinations with exercise prices lower than the fair market value of VMware’s stock on the date of grant. For equity awards granted under the VMware equity plan, volatility was based on an analysis of historical stock prices and implied volatilities of VMware’s Class A common stock. The expected term was based on historical exercise patterns and post-vesting termination behavior, the term of the option period for grants made under the ESPP, or the weighted-average remaining term for options assumed in acquisitions. VMware’s expected dividend yield input was zero as the Company has not historically paid, nor expects in the future to pay, regular dividends on its common stock. The risk-free interest rate was based on a U.S. Treasury instrument whose term is consistent with the expected term of the stock options. For equity awards granted under the Pivotal equity plan, volatility was based on the volatility of a group of comparable public companies based on size, stage of life cycle, profitability, growth and other factors. The expected term was estimated using the simplified method and was determined based on the vesting terms, exercise terms and contractual lives of the options. Pivotal’s expected dividend yield input was zero as the Company has not historically paid regular dividends on its common stock. The risk-free interest rate was based on a U.S. Treasury instrument whose term was consistent with the expected term of the stock options. 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 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance, February 2, 2018 $ (15 ) $ — $ 26 $ 11 Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02 (15 ) — — (15 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax (benefit) of $—, $—, $—, and $— — 2 — 2 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax (provision) benefit of $10, $—, $— and $10 30 — — 30 Foreign currency translation adjustments — — (26 ) (26 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 30 2 (26 ) 6 Less: Change in other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests — — 4 4 Balance, February 1, 2019 — 2 (4 ) (2 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $—, $— and $— — (2 ) — (2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net — (2 ) — (2 ) Balance, January 31, 2020 $ — $ — $ (4 ) $ (4 ) Unrealized gains and losses on VMware’s available-for-sale securities are reclassified to investment income on the 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 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 consolidated statements of income were not significant to the individual functional line items during the periods presented .

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information VMware operates in one reportable operating segment, thus all required financial segment information is included in the 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): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Revenue: License $ 3,181 $ 3,042 $ 2,628 Subscription and SaaS 1,877 1,303 927 Total license and subscription and SaaS 5,058 4,345 3,555 Services: Software maintenance 4,754 4,351 3,919 Professional services 999 917 862 Total services 5,753 5,268 4,781 Total revenue $ 10,811 $ 9,613 $ 8,336 Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 United States $ 5,405 $ 4,696 $ 4,200 International 5,406 4,917 4,136 Total $ 10,811 $ 9,613 $ 8,336 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 years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 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): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 United States $ 860 $ 849 International 209 113 Total $ 1,069 $ 962 No individual country other than the U.S. accounted for 10% or more of these assets as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 . VMware’s product and service solutions are organized into three main product groups: • Software-Defined Data Center • Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Computing • Digital Workspace—End-User Computing VMware develops and markets product and service offerings within each of these three product groups. Additionally, synergies are leveraged across these three product areas. VMware’s products and service solutions from each of its product groups may also be bundled as part of an enterprise agreement arrangement or packaged together and sold as a suite. Accordingly, it is not practicable to determine revenue by each of the three product groups described above.

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) Quarterly financial data for fiscal 2020 and 2019 were as follows (tables in millions, except per share amounts): Fiscal 2020 Q1 2020 (1) Q2 2020 (1) Q3 2020 (1) Q4 2020 Total revenue $ 2,450 $ 2,632 $ 2,656 $ 3,073 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. 380 5,303 407 321 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 0.91 $ 12.72 $ 0.98 $ 0.77 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 0.89 $ 12.47 $ 0.96 $ 0.76 Fiscal 2019 Q1 2019 (1) Q2 2019 (1) Q3 2019 (1) Q4 2019 (1) Total revenue $ 2,159 $ 2,332 $ 2,363 $ 2,759 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. 299 433 422 496 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 0.73 $ 1.04 $ 1.01 $ 1.19 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 0.71 $ 1.03 $ 1.00 $ 1.17 (1) Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact	Coronavirus (COVID-19) ImpactThe worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus is expected to result in a global slowdown of economic activity which is likely to decrease demand for a broad variety of goods and services, including from our customers, while also disrupting sales channels, marketing activities and supply chains for an unknown period of time until the disease is contained. We expect this to have a negative impact on our sales and our results of operations, the size and duration of which we are currently unable to predict. In preparing our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, we are required to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and the accompanying disclosures. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty and therefore require the exercise of judgment. As of the date of issuance of the financial statements, we are not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require us to update our estimates, judgments or revise the carrying value of our assets or liabilities. These estimates may change, as new events occur and additional information is obtained, and are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as soon as they become known. Actual results could differ from those estimates and any such differences may be material to our financial statements.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in millions) Tax Valuation Allowance Balance at Beginning of Period Tax Valuation Allowance Charged to Income Tax Provision Tax Valuation Allowance Credited to Other Accounts Tax Valuation Allowance Credited to Income Tax Provision Balance at End of Period Year ended January 31, 2020 income tax valuation allowance $ 283 $ 89 $ — $ (40 ) $ 332 Year ended February 1, 2019 income tax valuation allowance 310 65 (32 ) (60 ) 283 Year ended February 2, 2018 income tax valuation allowance 253 99 — (42 ) 310

Overview and Basis of Present_2

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for annual financial reporting. Effective September 7, 2016, 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 January 31, 2020 , Dell controlled 80.9% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.5% 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. Management believes the assumptions underlying the 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 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 consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. The portion of results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interests for Pivotal prior to the acquisition was included in net loss attributable to non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. The cumulative portion of the results of operations and changes in the net assets of Pivotal attributable to the non-controlling interests of $1.0 billion was included in non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet as of February 1, 2019. Concurrent with the acquisition of Pivotal from Dell, VMware acquired the non-controlling interests in Pivotal from the holders of Pivotal Class A common stock, and as of January 31, 2020 holds 100% of the controlling financial interest in Pivotal. The cumulative portion of the results of operations and changes in the net assets of Pivotal attributable to the non-controlling interests through the acquisition date was reclassified to additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020. 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 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.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition VMware derives revenue primarily from licensing software under perpetual licenses or consumption-based contracts and related software maintenance and support, subscriptions, hosted services, training and consulting services. VMware accounts for a contract with a customer if all criteria defined by ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers are met, including that collectibility of consideration is probable. At inception of a contract with a customer, the Company evaluates whether the promised products and services represent distinct performance obligations within the context of the contract. Performance obligations that are both capable of being distinct on their own and distinct within the context of the contract are recognized on their own as distinct performance obligations. Performance obligations under which both of these two criteria are not met are recognized as a combined, single performance obligation. Determining whether the Company’s licenses, subscriptions and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately or together often involves assumptions and significant judgments that can have a significant impact on the timing and amount of revenue recognized. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of licenses, subscriptions or services to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration VMware expects to receive in exchange for those licenses, services or subscriptions. Control of a promised license, subscription or service may be transferred to a customer either at a point in time or over time, which affects the timing of revenue recognition. VMware’s contracts with customers may include a combination of licenses, subscriptions and services that are accounted for as distinct performance obligations. Licenses that represent distinct performance obligations are recognized at a point in time when the software license keys have been made available. Licenses sold as part of the Company’s subscriptions that do not represent distinct performance obligations are recognized over time along with the associated services that form a combined performance obligation with the software. Management assesses relevant contractual terms in contracts with customers and applies significant judgment in identifying and accounting for all terms and conditions in certain contracts. Certain contracts include third-party offerings and revenue that may be recognized net of the third-party costs, based upon an assessment as to whether VMware had control of the underlying third-party offering. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes invoiced to customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. From time to time, VMware may enter into revenue and purchase contracts with the same customer within a short period of time. VMware evaluates the underlying economics and fair value of the consideration payable to the customer to determine if any portion of the consideration payable to the customer exceeds the fair value of the goods and services received and should be accounted for as a reduction of the transaction price of the revenue contract. Effective with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware is presenting a new revenue line item in this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled, “subscription and SaaS revenue.” Previously, subscription and software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) revenue was referred to as “hybrid cloud subscription and SaaS revenue” and was allocated between license revenue and services revenue in the consolidated statements of income. In light of the Company’s recent acquisitions, management decided that revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings will be presented separately as it provides a more meaningful representation of the nature of its revenue. The new subscription and SaaS revenue line item includes revenue from VMware Cloud Provider Program (“VCPP”) cloud offerings that are billed to customers on a consumption basis, revenue from Pivotal and other offerings that are billed on a subscription basis as well as revenue from SaaS offerings, such as VMware Workspace ONE and VMware Cloud on AWS. Revenue and related costs from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2020 presentation. The following table summarizes the prior period reclassifications for revenue and the corresponding costs resulting from the presentation of the new revenue line item (amounts in millions): For the Year Ended February 1, 2019 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 3,788 $ (745 ) $ (1 ) $ 3,042 Subscription and SaaS — 924 379 1,303 Services 5,186 (179 ) 261 5,268 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 191 (41 ) — 150 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 198 82 280 Cost of services revenue 1,067 (157 ) 212 1,122 For the Year Ended February 2, 2018 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 3,200 $ (578 ) $ 6 $ 2,628 Subscription and SaaS — 708 219 927 Services 4,662 (130 ) 249 4,781 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 157 (22 ) — 135 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 134 66 200 Cost of services revenue 984 (112 ) 200 1,072 (1) Includes adjustments related to the recast of prior periods resulting from the acquisition of Pivotal. License Revenue VMware generally sells its license software through distributors, resellers, system vendors, systems integrators and its direct sales force. Performance obligations related to license revenue, including the license portion of term licenses, represent functional intellectual property under which a customer has the legal right to the on-premises license. The license provides significant standalone functionality and is a separate performance obligation from the maintenance and support and professional services sold by VMware. On-premises license revenue is recognized at a point in time, upon delivery and transfer of control of the underlying license to the customer. License revenue from on-premises license software sold to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) is recognized when the sale to the end user occurs. Revenue is recognized upon reporting by the OEMs of their sales, and for the period where information of the underlying sales has not been made available, revenue is recognized based upon estimated sales. Subscription and SaaS Revenue VMware’s subscription and SaaS revenue consists of hosted services, license usage fees from the Company’s VCPP, and perpetual or subscription license sales of its software platform with open source licenses or offerings under which licenses and services are accounted for as combined performance obligations. VMware’s hosted services consist of certain software offerings sold as a service-based technology without the customer’s ability to take possession of the software over the subscription term. Hosted services are recognized as SaaS revenue over time as customers consume the services or ratably over the term of the subscription, commencing upon provisioning of the service. VCPP partners license on-premises software from VMware on a monthly basis under a usage-based model. Generally, contracts with VCPP partners include cancellation rights. Revenue recognition is based on fees associated with reported license consumption by the VCPP partners and includes estimates for the period when consumption information has not been made available. Subscription license sales of the Company’s software platform offering provides customers with a term-based license to its platform, which includes, among other items, open-source software, support, enhancements, upgrades and compatibility to certified systems, all of which are offered on an if-and-when available basis. Subscription revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term beginning on the date that the Company’s platform is made available to the customer. Subscription sales also include offerings sold on a perpetual and term basis where licenses provide customers with access to and the right to utilize the threat intelligence capabilities and ongoing support. VMware considers the software license and access to critical threat intelligence capabilities to be a single performance obligation. Subscription revenue is recognized on a ratable basis over the contract term beginning on the date the software is delivered to the customer. Subscription licenses sold on a term-basis are generally over a one or three-year duration and invoiced to the customers either upfront, annually, quarterly or monthly. Services Revenue VMware’s services revenue generally consists of software maintenance and support and professional services. Software maintenance and support offerings entitle customers to receive major and minor product upgrades, on a when-and-if-available basis, and technical support. Maintenance and support services are comprised of multiple performance obligations including updates, upgrades to licenses and technical support. While separate performance obligations are identified within maintenance and support services, the underlying performance obligations generally have a consistent continuous pattern of transfer to a customer during the term of a contract. Maintenance and support services revenue is recognized over time on a ratable basis over the contract duration. Professional services include design, implementation, training and consulting services. Professional services performed by VMware represent distinct performance obligations as they do not modify or customize licenses sold. These services are not highly interdependent or highly interrelated to licenses sold such that a customer would not be able to use the licenses without the professional services. Revenue from fixed fee professional services engagements is recognized based on progress made toward the total project effort, which can be reasonably estimated. As a practical expedient, VMware recognizes revenue from professional services engagements invoiced on a time and materials basis as the hours are incurred based on VMware’s right to invoice amounts for performance completed to date. Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations VMware enters into revenue contracts with multiple performance obligations in which a customer may purchase combinations of licenses, maintenance and support, subscriptions, hosted services, training, consulting services, and rights to future products and services. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, VMware allocates total transaction value to the identified underlying performance obligations based on relative standalone selling price (“SSP”). VMware typically estimates SSP of services based on observable transactions when the services are sold on a standalone basis and those prices fall within a reasonable range. VMware utilizes the residual approach to estimate SSP for products or services sold to customers due to highly variable pricing. Rebates and Marketing Development Funds Rebates, which are offered to certain channel partners and represent a form of variable consideration, are accounted for as a reduction to the transaction price on eligible contracts. Rebates are determined based on eligible sales during the quarter or based on actual achievement to quarterly target sales. The reduction of the aggregate transaction price against eligible contracts is allocated to the applicable performance obligations. The difference between the estimated rebates recognized and the actual amounts paid has not been material to date. Certain channel partners are also reimbursed for direct costs related to marketing or other services that are defined under the terms of the marketing development programs. Estimated reimbursements for marketing development funds are accounted for as consideration payable to a customer, reducing the transaction price of the underlying contracts. The most likely amount method is used to estimate the marketing fund reimbursements at the end of the quarter and the reduction of transaction price is allocated to the applicable performance obligations. The difference between the estimated reimbursement and the actual amount paid to channel partners has not been material to date. Returns Reserves With limited exceptions, VMware’s return policy does not allow product returns for a refund. VMware estimates and records reserves for product returns at the time of sale based on historical return rates. Amounts are recorded as a reduction of revenue or unearned revenue. Returns reserves were not material for all periods presented. Deferred Commissions Sales commissions, including the employer portion of payroll taxes, earned by VMware’s sales force are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract, and are deferred and generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. The expected period of benefit is generally determined using the contract term or underlying technology life, if renewals are expected and the renewal commissions are not commensurate with the initial commissions. Sales commissions related to software maintenance and support renewals are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the contractual renewal period.
Foreign Currency Remeasurement and Translation	Foreign Currency Remeasurement and Translation
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments, and Restricted Cash	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments, and Restricted Cash From time to time, VMware invests primarily in money market funds, highly liquid debt instruments of the U.S. government and its agencies and U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities. All highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less from date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents and all highly liquid investments with maturities of greater than 90 days from date of purchase as short-term investments. Short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale securities. VMware may sell these securities at any time for use in current operations or for other purposes, such as consideration for acquisitions and strategic investments. When invested, fixed income investments are reported at market value and unrealized gains and losses on these investments, net of tax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains or losses are included on the consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses on the sale of fixed income securities issued by the same issuer and of the same type are determined using the first-in first-out method. When a determination has been made that an other-than-temporary decline in fair value has occurred, the amount of the decline that is related to a credit loss is realized and is included on the consolidated statements of income. Cash balances that are restricted pursuant to the terms of various agreements are classified as restricted cash and included in other current assets and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note I for more information.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts VMware maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses on uncollectible accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts considers such factors as creditworthiness of VMware’s customers, historical experience, the age of the receivable and current economic conditions. The allowance for doubtful accounts was not significant for all periods presented.
Property and Equipment, Net	Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net is recorded at cost. Depreciation commences upon placing the asset in service and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets, as follows: Buildings Term of underlying land lease Land improvements 15 years Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 years Equipment 3 to 6 years Software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements 20 years, not to exceed the shorter of the estimated useful life or remaining lease term Upon retirement or disposition, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed with any gain or loss recognized on the consolidated statements of income. Repair and maintenance costs that do not extend the economic life of the underlying assets are expensed as incurred.
Capitalized Software Development Costs	Capitalized Software Development Costs Costs associated with internal-use software systems, including those used to provide hosted services, during the application development stage are capitalized. Capitalization of costs begins when the preliminary project stage is completed, management has committed to funding the project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Capitalization ceases at the point when the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. The capitalized amounts are included in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Development costs of software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are subject to capitalization beginning when technological feasibility for the product has been established and ending when the product is available for general release. During the years presented, software development costs incurred for products during the time period between reaching technological feasibility and general release were not material and accordingly were expensed as incurred.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations For business combinations, with the exception of acquisition of entities under common control, VMware recognizes the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interests in an acquiree, which are measured based on the acquisition date fair value. Goodwill acquired is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the net amounts of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. VMware uses significant estimates and assumptions, including fair value estimates, to determine the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the related useful lives of the acquired assets, when applicable, as of the acquisition date. When those estimates are provisional, VMware refines them as necessary during the measurement period. The measurement period is the period after the acquisition date, not to exceed one year, in which VMware may gather and analyze the necessary information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date to adjust the provisional amounts recognized. Measurement period adjustments are recorded during the period in which the adjustment amount is determined. All other adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of income. Acquisitions of entities under common control requires retrospective combination of entities for all periods presented, as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control. Assets and liabilities transferred are recorded at their historical carrying amounts on the date of the transfer. The difference between purchase consideration and historical value of the net assets on the date of the transfer are recognized in total stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Costs to effect an acquisition are recorded in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of income as the expenses are incurred. Gains recognized for the remeasurement of ownership interest to fair value upon completion of a step acquisition are recorded in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income.
Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill Goodwill is evaluated for impairment during the third quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. VMware elected to perform a quantitative assessment of goodwill with respect to its one reporting unit. In doing so, VMware compared the enterprise fair value to the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill. VMware concluded that, to date, there have been no impairments of goodwill. Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are generally amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. VMware reviews intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of these assets are no longer appropriate.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative instruments are measured at fair value and reported as current assets and current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, as applicable. To manage VMware’s exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, VMware enters into forward contracts to hedge a portion of VMware’s net outstanding monetary asset or liability positions. These forward contracts are generally entered into on a monthly basis, with a typical contractual term of one month. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under applicable accounting guidance and therefore are adjusted to fair value through other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income. Additionally, VMware enters into forward contracts, which it designates as cash flow hedges to manage the volatility of cash flows that relate to operating expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies. These forward contracts are entered into annually, have maturities of twelve months or less, and are adjusted to fair value through accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, on the consolidated balance sheets. When the underlying expense transaction occurs, the gains or losses on the forward contract are subsequently reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the related operating expense line item on the consolidated statements of income. The Company does not, and does not intend to, use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee Benefit Plans
Advertising	Advertising
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes as presented herein are calculated on a separate tax return basis, although VMware is included in the consolidated tax return of Dell. However, under certain circumstances, transactions between VMware and Dell are assessed using consolidated tax return rules. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Tax credits are generally recognized as reductions of income tax provisions in the year in which the credits arise. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation allowance if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal. Pivotal will continue to file its separate tax return for U.S. federal income tax purposes as it has since left the Dell consolidated tax group at the time of Pivotal’s initial public offering (“IPO”) in April 2018. The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted on December 22, 2017 (the “2017 Tax Act”) introduced significant changes to U.S. income tax law. During December 2017, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which allowed for the recognition of provisional tax amounts during a measurement period not to extend beyond one year of the enactment date. Provisional taxes relating to the effect of the tax law changes, including the estimated transition tax and the remeasurement of U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities, among others, were recognized during fiscal 2018. The Company completed its analysis of the impact of the 2017 Tax Act and recorded immaterial adjustments during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. The Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provisions of the 2017 Tax Act require VMware to include in its U.S. income tax return foreign subsidiary earnings in excess of an allowable return on the foreign subsidiary’s tangible assets. GAAP allows the Company to choose between an accounting policy that treats the U.S. tax under GILTI provisions as either a current expense, as incurred, or as a component of the Company’s measurement of deferred taxes. VMware has elected to record impacts of GILTI as period costs and recognized the tax impacts associated with GILTI as a current expense on its consolidated statements of income beginning with the year ended February 1, 2019. The difference between the income taxes payable or receivable that is calculated on a separate return basis and the amount paid to or received from Dell pursuant to VMware’s tax sharing agreement is presented as a component of additional paid-in capital, generally in the period in which the consolidated return is filed. Refer to Note P for further information.
Net Income Per Share	Net Income Per Share Basic net income per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of shares of VMware’s common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common stock, including the dilutive effect of equity awards as determined under the treasury stock method. VMware has two classes of common stock, Classes A and B. For purposes of calculating net income per share, VMware uses the two-class method. As both classes share the same rights in dividends, basic and diluted net income per share are the same for both classes.
Concentrations of Risk	Concentrations of Risks Financial instruments, which potentially subject VMware to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. Cash on deposit with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. These deposits may be redeemed upon demand. VMware places cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments primarily in money market funds and fixed income securities and limits the amount of investment with any single issuer and any single financial institution. VMware held a diversified portfolio of money market funds and fixed income securities, which primarily consisted of various highly liquid debt instruments of the U.S. government and its agencies and U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities. VMware’s fixed income investment portfolio was denominated in U.S. dollars and consisted of securities with various maturities. VMware manages counterparty risk through necessary diversification of the investment portfolio among various financial institutions and by entering into derivative contracts with financial institutions that are of high credit quality. VMware provides credit to its customers, including distributors, OEMs, resellers, and end-user customers, in the normal course of business. To reduce credit risk, VMware performs periodic credit evaluations, which consider the customer’s payment history and financial stability.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation VMware restricted stock, including performance stock unit (“PSU”) awards, are valued based on the Company’s stock price on the date of grant. For those awards expected to vest, which only contain a service vesting feature, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the awards’ requisite service periods. PSU awards will vest if certain VMware-designated performance targets, including in certain cases a time-based or market-based vesting component, are achieved. All PSU awards also include a time-based vesting component. If minimum performance thresholds are achieved, each PSU award will convert into VMware’s Class A common stock at a defined ratio depending on the degree of achievement of the performance target designated by each individual award. If minimum performance thresholds are not achieved, then no shares will be issued. Based upon the expected levels of achievement, stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the PSU awards’ requisite service periods. The expected levels of achievement are reassessed over the requisite service periods and, to the extent that the expected levels of achievement change, stock-based compensation is adjusted and recorded on the consolidated statements of income and the remaining unrecognized stock-based compensation is recognized over the remaining requisite service period. With the exception of stock options assumed as a part of transactions under common control, the Black-Scholes option-pricing model is used to determine the fair value of VMware’s stock option awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares. The Black-Scholes model includes assumptions regarding dividend yields, expected volatility, expected term and risk-free interest rates. These assumptions reflect the Company’s best estimates, but these items involve uncertainties based on market and other conditions outside of the Company’s control.
Leases	Leases 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 allowed 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 contained a lease. Prior period amounts were not recast under this standard. Upon adoption, VMware recognized ROU assets of $802 million , a liability for lease obligations of $778 million , and an immaterial cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of tax, as of February 2, 2019. The updated standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated statements of income or net cash provided by or used in operating, investing and financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. 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, and operating lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other and operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. ROU assets resulting from finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, and finance lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of finance lease liabilities included in accrued expenses and other was not material as of January 31, 2020 . Lease 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 twelve 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 as 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 are incurred. The Company subleases certain leased office space to third parties when it determines there is excess leased capacity. Sublease income was $22 million during the year ended January 31, 2020.

Overview and Basis of Present_3

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Prior Period Reclassifications for Revenue	The following table summarizes the prior period reclassifications for revenue and the corresponding costs resulting from the presentation of the new revenue line item (amounts in millions): For the Year Ended February 1, 2019 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 3,788 $ (745 ) $ (1 ) $ 3,042 Subscription and SaaS — 924 379 1,303 Services 5,186 (179 ) 261 5,268 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 191 (41 ) — 150 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 198 82 280 Cost of services revenue 1,067 (157 ) 212 1,122 For the Year Ended February 2, 2018 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 3,200 $ (578 ) $ 6 $ 2,628 Subscription and SaaS — 708 219 927 Services 4,662 (130 ) 249 4,781 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 157 (22 ) — 135 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 134 66 200 Cost of services revenue 984 (112 ) 200 1,072 (1) Includes adjustments related to the recast of prior periods resulting from the acquisition of Pivotal.
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment, net is recorded at cost. Depreciation commences upon placing the asset in service and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets, as follows: Buildings Term of underlying land lease Land improvements 15 years Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 years Equipment 3 to 6 years Software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements 20 years, not to exceed the shorter of the estimated useful life or remaining lease term Property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Equipment and software $ 1,404 $ 1,448 Buildings and improvements 1,088 991 Furniture and fixtures 120 116 Construction in progress 106 56 Total property and equipment 2,718 2,611 Accumulated depreciation (1,438 ) (1,449 ) Total property and equipment, net $ 1,280 $ 1,162

Pivotal Acquisition (Tables)

Pivotal Acquisition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Effect of Pivotal Acquisition on Consolidated Statements of Income	The effect of the change from the combination to the consolidated statements of income was as follows (amounts in millions, except per share amounts): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Total revenue $ 777 $ 639 $ 474 Operating income (287 ) (247 ) (239 ) Net income (204 ) (832 ) (234 ) Net income attributable to VMware (148 ) (772 ) (222 ) Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ (0.63 ) $ (1.95 ) $ (0.56 ) Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ (0.67 ) $ (1.93 ) $ (0.56 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) $ — $ (26 ) $ 35

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_2

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Summary of Unearned Revenue	Unearned revenue as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Unearned license revenue $ 19 $ 15 Unearned subscription and SaaS revenue 1,534 916 Unearned software maintenance revenue 6,700 5,741 Unearned professional services revenue 1,015 767 Total unearned revenue $ 9,268 $ 7,439

Related Parties (Tables)

Related Parties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	Information about VMware’s payments for such arrangements during the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services (1) $ 242 $ 200 $ 142 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 119 145 212 (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 For the Year Ended As of January 31, February 1, February 2, January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 Reseller revenue $ 3,288 $ 2,355 $ 1,464 $ 3,787 $ 2,554 Internal-use revenue 82 41 46 57 29 Collaborative technology project receipts 10 4 — n/a n/a Amounts due to and from related parties, net as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Due from related parties, current $ 1,618 $ 1,248 Due to related parties, current (1) 161 158 Due from related parties, net, current $ 1,457 $ 1,090 (1) Includes an immaterial amount related to the Company’s current operating lease liabilities due to related parties as of January 31, 2020 . The Company also recognized an immaterial amount related to non-current operating lease liabilities due to related parties. This amount has been included in operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020 . VMware has made payments to Dell pursuant to the tax sharing agreement. The following table summarizes the payments made during the periods presented (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Payments from VMware to Dell, net $ 159 $ 243 $ 54

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Lease and Other Contractual Commitments	VMware’s minimum future lease commitments and other contractual commitments at January 31, 2020 were as follows (table in millions): Future Lease Commitments (1) Purchase Obligations Asset Retirement Obligations Total 2021 $ 144 $ 168 $ 1 $ 313 2022 141 74 3 218 2023 127 13 2 142 2024 101 — — 101 2025 77 — 2 79 Thereafter 612 — 5 617 Total $ 1,202 $ 255 $ 13 $ 1,470 (1) Amounts in the table above exclude legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $361 million , as well as expected sublease income.

Business Combinations, Defini_2

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the date of acquisition (table in millions): Cash $ 111 Accounts receivable 58 Intangible assets 492 Goodwill 1,588 Other acquired assets 52 Total assets acquired 2,301 Unearned revenue 151 Other assumed liabilities 45 Total liabilities assumed 196 Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed $ 2,105
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	The following table summarizes the components of the intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives by VMware in conjunction with the acquisition (amounts in table in millions): Weighted-Average Useful Lives Fair Value Amount Purchased technology 4.2 $ 232 Customer relationships and customer lists 7.0 215 Trademarks and tradenames 5.0 25 Other 2.0 20 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 492
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets during the periods presented (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of the year $ 966 $ 1,059 Additions to intangible assets related to business combinations 622 154 Amortization expense (300 ) (247 ) Derecognized leasehold interest (116 ) — Balance, end of the year $ 1,172 $ 966 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 operating lease ROU assets and classified as other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Prior to adoption, these assets were classified as intangible assets, net on the consolidated balance sheets. As of the periods presented, definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): January 31, 2020 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 5.7 $ 1,030 $ (488 ) $ 542 Customer relationships and customer lists 11.4 739 (200 ) 539 Trademarks and tradenames 7.6 131 (58 ) 73 Other 2.0 22 (4 ) 18 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,922 $ (750 ) $ 1,172 February 1, 2019 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.4 $ 1,001 $ (606 ) $ 395 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (33 ) 116 Customer relationships and customer lists 13.6 513 (125 ) 388 Trademarks and tradenames 8.3 106 (43 ) 63 Other 3.9 7 (3 ) 4 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,776 $ (810 ) $ 966
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense	Based on intangible assets recorded as of January 31, 2020 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): 2021 $ 305 2022 261 2023 211 2024 165 2025 91 Thereafter 139 Total $ 1,172
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the periods presented (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of the year $ 7,418 $ 6,660 Increase in goodwill related to business combinations 1,911 784 Other adjustment — (26 ) Balance, end of the year $ 9,329 $ 7,418

Realignment and Loss on Dispo_2

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Realignment Charges	The following table summarizes the activity for the accrued realignment expenses for the year ended January 31, 2020 (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Balance as of February 1, 2019 Realignment Utilization Balance as of January 31, 2020 Severance-related costs $ — $ 79 $ (5 ) $ 74

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. $ 6,412 $ 1,650 $ 437 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 417,058 413,769 410,315 Effect of other dilutive securities 8,177 7,362 10,572 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 425,235 421,131 420,887 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 15.37 $ 3.99 $ 1.07 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 15.08 $ 3.92 $ 1.04
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): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options 34 50 51 Restricted stock units 315 255 140 Total 349 305 191

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Tabl

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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): January 31, 2020 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 655 $ — $ — $ 655 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,158 $ — $ — $ 2,158 Demand deposits and time deposits 102 — — 102 Total cash equivalents $ 2,260 $ — $ — $ 2,260 February 1, 2019 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 549 $ — $ — $ 549 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,930 $ — $ — $ 2,930 Demand deposits and time deposits 53 — — 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,983 $ — $ — $ 2,983
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash	The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, and current and non-current portion of restricted cash reported on the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2019 (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,915 $ 3,532 Restricted cash within other current assets 83 35 Restricted cash within other assets 33 29 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 3,031 $ 3,596

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Value of Senior Notes	The carrying value of the Senior Notes as of the periods presented was as follows (amounts in millions): January 31, February 1, Effective Interest Rate 2020 2019 Senior Notes: 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 (5 ) (7 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (16 ) (21 ) Net carrying amount 3,979 3,972 Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings 1,248 — Long-term debt $ 2,731 $ 3,972

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
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): January 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,158 $ — $ 2,158 Demand deposits and time deposits (1) — 102 102 Total cash equivalents $ 2,158 $ 102 $ 2,260 February 1, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,930 $ — $ 2,930 Demand deposits and time deposits (1) — 53 53 Total cash equivalents $ 2,930 $ 53 $ 2,983 Short-term investments: Marketable equity securities $ 19 $ — $ 19 Total short-term investments $ 19 $ — $ 19 (1) Demand deposits and time deposits were valued at amortized cost, which approximated fair value.

Property and Equipment, Net (Ta

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment, net is recorded at cost. Depreciation commences upon placing the asset in service and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets, as follows: Buildings Term of underlying land lease Land improvements 15 years Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 years Equipment 3 to 6 years Software 3 to 8 years Leasehold improvements 20 years, not to exceed the shorter of the estimated useful life or remaining lease term Property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Equipment and software $ 1,404 $ 1,448 Buildings and improvements 1,088 991 Furniture and fixtures 120 116 Construction in progress 106 56 Total property and equipment 2,718 2,611 Accumulated depreciation (1,438 ) (1,449 ) Total property and equipment, net $ 1,280 $ 1,162

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Cost, Cash Flow, Term and Discount Rate	The components of lease expense during the period presented were as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Operating lease expense $ 167 Finance lease expense: Amortization of ROU assets $ 4 Interest on lease liabilities 1 Total finance lease expense $ 5 Short-term lease expense $ 3 Variable lease expense $ 31 Total lease expense $ 206 Supplemental cash flow information related to operating and finance leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 167 Operating cash flows from finance leases 2 Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 226 Finance leases 63 Lease term and discount rate related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented were as follows: January 31, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 13.3 Finance leases 9.2 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.8 % Finance leases 3.1 %
Lease Assets and Liabilities	Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented was as follows (table in millions): January 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 886 $ 58 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 109 $ 4 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 746 55 Total lease liabilities $ 855 $ 59 (1) ROU assets for operating leases are included in other assets and ROU assets for finance leases are included in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Current lease liabilities are included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Operating lease liabilities are presented as operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease liabilities are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Operating Lease Liability Maturity	The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and finance leases as of January 31, 2020 (table in millions): Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 138 $ 6 2022 135 6 2023 120 7 2024 94 7 2025 70 7 Thereafter 577 35 Total future minimum lease payments 1,134 68 Less: Imputed interest (279 ) (9 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 855 $ 59 (1) Total lease liabilities as of January 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $361 million .
Finance Lease Liability Maturity	The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and finance leases as of January 31, 2020 (table in millions): Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 138 $ 6 2022 135 6 2023 120 7 2024 94 7 2025 70 7 Thereafter 577 35 Total future minimum lease payments 1,134 68 Less: Imputed interest (279 ) (9 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 855 $ 59 (1) Total lease liabilities as of January 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $361 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 $ 132 2021 104 2022 91 2023 78 2024 63 Thereafter 585 Total (1) $ 1,053 (1) Total future lease payments as of February 1, 2019 excluded legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $214 million .

Accrued Expenses and Other (Tab

Accrued Expenses and Other (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses and other as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions) January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Accrued employee related expenses $ 845 $ 780 Accrued partner liabilities 181 207 Customer deposits 247 239 Other (1) 878 438 Total $ 2,151 $ 1,664 (1) Other primarily consists of litigation accrual, leases accrual, income tax payable and indirect tax accrual.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax	The domestic and foreign components of income before income tax for the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Domestic $ 895 $ 680 $ 462 Foreign 543 1,149 1,115 Total income before income tax $ 1,438 $ 1,829 $ 1,577
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	VMware’s income tax provision (benefit) for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Federal: Current $ 78 $ 181 $ 688 Deferred (219 ) (92 ) 275 (141 ) 89 963 State: Current 45 31 8 Deferred (44 ) (10 ) 21 1 21 29 Foreign: Current 240 137 156 Deferred (5,018 ) (8 ) 4 (4,778 ) 129 160 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ (4,918 ) $ 239 $ 1,152
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	A reconciliation of VMware’s effective tax rate to the statutory federal tax rate for the periods presented is as follows: For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Statutory federal tax rate (1) 21 % 21 % 34 % State taxes, net of federal benefit — % 1 % 1 % Tax rate differential for non-U.S. jurisdictions (3 )% (6 )% (14 )% U.S. tax credits (17 )% (11 )% (5 )% Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (2) (11 )% (6 )% (7 )% Transition Tax due to 2017 Tax Act (3) — % — % 50 % Rate change due to 2017 Tax Act (3) — % — % 10 % Discrete tax benefit due to IP Transfer (4) (343 )% — % — % Permanent items 9 % 14 % 4 % Effective tax rate (344 )% 13 % 73 % (1) The 2017 Tax Act reduced the U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, which resulted in a blended U.S. statutory corporate tax rate of 34% during the year ended February 2, 2018 . (2) VMware adopted ASU 2016-09 during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. As a result, net excess tax benefits recognized in connection with stock-based awards are included in the income tax provision on the consolidated statements of income. Prior to adopting the updated standard, such amounts were recognized in additional paid-in capital on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. (3) The effective tax rate during the year ended February 2, 2018 was impacted by key components of the 2017 Tax Act, including the Transition Tax, and the remeasurement of VMware’s deferred tax assets and liabilities due to the reduction in the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate. (4) A discrete tax benefit of $4.9 billion was recognized with a deferred tax asset during fiscal 2020. This deferred tax asset was recognized as a result of the book and tax basis difference on the IP transferred to an Irish subsidiary.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets: Accruals and other $ 169 $ 79 Lease liabilities 152 — Unearned revenue 390 295 Stock-based compensation 88 83 Tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards 583 349 Other assets, net 51 32 Intangible and other non-current assets 4,804 — Gross deferred tax assets 6,237 838 Valuation allowance (332 ) (283 ) Total deferred tax assets 5,905 555 Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred commissions (133 ) (129 ) ROU Assets (131 ) — Property, plant and equipment, net (101 ) (90 ) Intangibles and other assets, net — (108 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (365 ) (327 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 5,540 $ 228
Schedule of Payments Under the Income Tax Sharing Agreement	Information about VMware’s payments for such arrangements during the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services (1) $ 242 $ 200 $ 142 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 119 145 212 (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 For the Year Ended As of January 31, February 1, February 2, January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 Reseller revenue $ 3,288 $ 2,355 $ 1,464 $ 3,787 $ 2,554 Internal-use revenue 82 41 46 57 29 Collaborative technology project receipts 10 4 — n/a n/a Amounts due to and from related parties, net as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 Due from related parties, current $ 1,618 $ 1,248 Due to related parties, current (1) 161 158 Due from related parties, net, current $ 1,457 $ 1,090 (1) Includes an immaterial amount related to the Company’s current operating lease liabilities due to related parties as of January 31, 2020 . The Company also recognized an immaterial amount related to non-current operating lease liabilities due to related parties. This amount has been included in operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020 . VMware has made payments to Dell pursuant to the tax sharing agreement. The following table summarizes the payments made during the periods presented (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Payments from VMware to Dell, net $ 159 $ 243 $ 54
Summary of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits, for the periods presented is as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of the year $ 385 $ 305 $ 265 Tax positions related to current year: Additions 116 57 63 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 98 44 2 Reductions (7 ) (1 ) (2 ) Settlements (28 ) (4 ) (9 ) Reductions resulting from a lapse of the statute of limitations (83 ) (8 ) (24 ) Foreign currency effects (2 ) (8 ) 10 Balance, end of the year $ 479 $ 385 $ 305

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program	The following table summarizes stock repurchase authorizations approved by VMware’s board of directors, which were open or completed during the years ended January 31, 2020 , February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2018 (amounts in table in millions): Announcement Date Amount Authorized Expiration Date Status May 29, 2019 $1,500 January 29, 2021 Open August 14, 2017 1,000 August 31, 2019 Completed in fiscal 2020 January 26, 2017 1,200 February 2, 2018 Completed in fiscal 2018 In the aggregate, $1.0 billion remained available for repurchase as of January 31, 2020 . The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity, including shares purchased from Dell, during the periods presented (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Aggregate purchase price (1) $ 1,334 $ 42 $ 1,449 Class A common stock repurchased 7,664 286 13,977 Weighted-average price per share $ 174.02 $ 148.07 $ 103.66 (1) The aggregate purchase price of repurchased shares is classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital until the balance is reduced to zero and the excess is recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for VMware and Pivotal since February 3, 2017 (units in thousands): VMware RSUs Pivotal RSUs Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, February 3, 2017 20,451 $ 67.41 — $ — Granted 7,838 93.84 — — Vested (9,070 ) 67.89 — — Forfeited (1,859 ) 72.68 — — Outstanding, February 2, 2018 17,360 78.62 — — Granted 6,663 146.61 9,854 15.78 Special Dividend adjustment 3,236 n/a n/a n/a Vested (7,370 ) 75.45 — — Forfeited (1,674 ) 86.90 (353 ) 16.09 Outstanding, February 1, 2019 (1) 18,215 90.06 9,501 15.77 Granted (2) 9,074 157.07 20,504 16.02 Vested (8,179 ) 80.28 (4,009 ) 15.56 Forfeited (3) (1,636 ) 101.29 (25,996 ) 16.01 Outstanding, January 31, 2020 17,474 128.38 — — (1) The weighted-average grant date fair value of outstanding RSU awards as of February 1, 2019 reflects the adjustments to the awards as a result of the Special Dividend. (2) RSUs granted under the VMware equity plan includes 2.2 million RSUs issued for outstanding unvested RSUs assumed as part of the Pivotal acquisition. (3) RSUs forfeited under the Pivotal equity plan includes 21.7 million RSUs that were converted to VMware RSUs as part of the Pivotal acquisition, using a conversion ratio of 0.1 .
Summary of Restricted Stock Expected to Vest	Restricted stock that is expected to vest as of January 31, 2020 was as follows (units in thousands, aggregate intrinsic value in millions): Number of Units Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) Expected to vest 15,670 2.39 $ 2,320 (1) The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic values based on VMware's closing stock price of 148.06 as of January 31, 2020 , which would have been received by the RSU holders had the RSUs been issued as of January 31, 2020 .
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity	The following table summarizes ESPP activity for VMware during the periods presented (cash proceeds in millions, shares in thousands): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Cash proceeds $ 172 $ 161 $ 65 Class A common stock purchased 1,489 1,895 903 Weighted-average price per share $ 115.51 $ 84.95 $ 72.40
Summary of Stock Option Activity	Options outstanding that are exercisable and that have vested and are expected to vest as of January 31, 2020 were as follows (outstanding options in thousands, aggregate intrinsic value in in millions): VMware Stock Options Outstanding Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) Exercisable 945 $ 47.24 3.81 $ 95 Vested and expected to vest 2,589 56.13 6.41 238 (1) The aggregate intrinsic values represent the total pre-tax intrinsic values based on VMware's closing stock price of $148.06 as of January 31, 2020 , which would have been received by the option holders had all in-the-money options been exercised as of that date. The following table summarizes stock option activity for VMware and Pivotal since February 3, 2017 (shares in thousands): VMware Stock Options Pivotal Stock Options Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price (per share) Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price (per share) Outstanding, February 3, 2017 1,991 $ 69.38 39,361 $ 6.72 Granted 745 13.79 20,323 9.73 Forfeited (36 ) 55.44 (2,380 ) 8.13 Expired (3 ) 93.87 (1,290 ) 6.24 Exercised (1,050 ) 53.50 (1,626 ) 5.99 Outstanding, February 2, 2018 1,647 54.63 54,388 7.82 Granted 574 16.07 2,832 14.03 Special Dividend adjustment 348 n/a n/a n/a Forfeited (31 ) 24.44 (2,028 ) 9.35 Expired — — (273 ) 7.02 Exercised (569 ) 46.73 (9,018 ) 6.89 Outstanding, February 1, 2019 (1) 1,969 36.50 45,901 8.31 Granted (2) 1,571 73.19 — — Forfeited (3) (149 ) 52.83 (10,822 ) 10.65 Expired — — (128 ) 10.10 Exercised (4) (776 ) 39.94 (34,951 ) 7.59 Outstanding, January 31, 2020 2,615 56.58 — — (1) The weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding as of February 1, 2019 reflects the adjustments to the options as a result of the Special Dividend. (2) Stock option granted under the VMware equity plan includes 0.6 million options issued for unvested options assumed as part of the Pivotal acquisition. (3) Stock options forfeited under the Pivotal equity plan includes 6.2 million options converted to VMware options as part of the Pivotal acquisition, using a conversion ratio of 0.1 . (4) Stock options exercised under the Pivotal equity plan includes 22.4 million
Summary of Components of Stock-Based Compensation	The following table summarizes the components of total stock-based compensation included in VMware’s consolidated statements of income during the periods presented (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Cost of license revenue $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue 13 7 5 Cost of services revenue 83 58 53 Research and development 459 391 363 Sales and marketing 293 226 205 General and administrative 168 117 84 Stock-based compensation 1,017 800 712 Income tax benefit (347 ) (253 ) (232 ) Total stock-based compensation, net of tax $ 670 $ 547 $ 480
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of each option to acquire VMware Class A common stock and Pivotal Class A common stock granted during the periods presented was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, VMware Stock Options 2020 2019 2018 Dividend yield None None None Expected volatility 34.0 % 31.9 % 29.1 % Risk-free interest rate 1.5 % 2.9 % 1.7 % Expected term (in years) 2.7 3.2 3.3 Weighted-average fair value at grant date $ 98.00 $ 143.01 $ 83.62 Pivotal Stock Options Dividend yield n/a None None Expected volatility n/a 33.4 % 34.3 % Risk-free interest rate n/a 2.8 % 2.0 % Expected term (in years) n/a 6.08 6.08 Weighted-average fair value at grant date n/a $ 5.23 $ 3.58 For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, VMware Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2020 2019 2018 Dividend yield None None None Expected volatility 27.4 % 33.5 % 22.6 % Risk-free interest rate 1.7 % 2.0 % 1.2 % Expected term (in years) 0.6 0.8 0.9 Weighted-average fair value at grant date $ 35.66 $ 34.72 $ 21.93
Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of each option to acquire VMware Class A common stock and Pivotal Class A common stock granted during the periods presented was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, VMware Stock Options 2020 2019 2018 Dividend yield None None None Expected volatility 34.0 % 31.9 % 29.1 % Risk-free interest rate 1.5 % 2.9 % 1.7 % Expected term (in years) 2.7 3.2 3.3 Weighted-average fair value at grant date $ 98.00 $ 143.01 $ 83.62 Pivotal Stock Options Dividend yield n/a None None Expected volatility n/a 33.4 % 34.3 % Risk-free interest rate n/a 2.8 % 2.0 % Expected term (in years) n/a 6.08 6.08 Weighted-average fair value at grant date n/a $ 5.23 $ 3.58 For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, VMware Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2020 2019 2018 Dividend yield None None None Expected volatility 27.4 % 33.5 % 22.6 % Risk-free interest rate 1.7 % 2.0 % 1.2 % Expected term (in years) 0.6 0.8 0.9 Weighted-average fair value at grant date $ 35.66 $ 34.72 $ 21.93
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 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance, February 2, 2018 $ (15 ) $ — $ 26 $ 11 Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02 (15 ) — — (15 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax (benefit) of $—, $—, $—, and $— — 2 — 2 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax (provision) benefit of $10, $—, $— and $10 30 — — 30 Foreign currency translation adjustments — — (26 ) (26 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 30 2 (26 ) 6 Less: Change in other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests — — 4 4 Balance, February 1, 2019 — 2 (4 ) (2 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $—, $— and $— — (2 ) — (2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net — (2 ) — (2 ) Balance, January 31, 2020 $ — $ — $ (4 ) $ (4 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Type	Revenue by type during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 Revenue: License $ 3,181 $ 3,042 $ 2,628 Subscription and SaaS 1,877 1,303 927 Total license and subscription and SaaS 5,058 4,345 3,555 Services: Software maintenance 4,754 4,351 3,919 Professional services 999 917 862 Total services 5,753 5,268 4,781 Total revenue $ 10,811 $ 9,613 $ 8,336
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): For the Year Ended January 31, February 1, February 2, 2020 2019 2018 United States $ 5,405 $ 4,696 $ 4,200 International 5,406 4,917 4,136 Total $ 10,811 $ 9,613 $ 8,336
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): January 31, February 1, 2020 2019 United States $ 860 $ 849 International 209 113 Total $ 1,069 $ 962

Selected Quarterly Financial _2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data	Quarterly financial data for fiscal 2020 and 2019 were as follows (tables in millions, except per share amounts): Fiscal 2020 Q1 2020 (1) Q2 2020 (1) Q3 2020 (1) Q4 2020 Total revenue $ 2,450 $ 2,632 $ 2,656 $ 3,073 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. 380 5,303 407 321 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 0.91 $ 12.72 $ 0.98 $ 0.77 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 0.89 $ 12.47 $ 0.96 $ 0.76 Fiscal 2019 Q1 2019 (1) Q2 2019 (1) Q3 2019 (1) Q4 2019 (1) Total revenue $ 2,159 $ 2,332 $ 2,363 $ 2,759 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. 299 433 422 496 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 0.73 $ 1.04 $ 1.01 $ 1.19 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 0.71 $ 1.03 $ 1.00 $ 1.17 (1) Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Overview and Basis of Present_4

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Non-controlling interests	$ 0	$ 1,026	[1]
VMware | Dell Technologies Inc.
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Outstanding ownership percentage of VMware controlled by Dell	80.90%
Combined voting power of outstanding stock	97.50%
VMware | Dell Technologies Inc. | Class A Common Stock
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
VMware's outstanding common stock controlled by Dell (shares)	31
Pivotal
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Non-controlling interests		$ 1,000
Percentage of controlling financial interest	100.00%
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Overview and Basis of Present_5

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Schedule of Prior Period Reclassifications for Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2020

Nov. 01, 2019

Aug. 02, 2019

May 03, 2019

Feb. 01, 2019

Nov. 02, 2018

Aug. 03, 2018

May 04, 2018

Jan. 31, 2020

Feb. 01, 2019

Feb. 02, 2018

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 3,073

$ 2,656

$ 2,632

$ 2,450

$ 2,759

$ 2,363

$ 2,332

$ 2,159

$ 10,811

[1],[2]

$ 9,613

[1],[2],[3]

$ 8,336

[1],[2],[3]

License

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

[1],[2]

3,181

3,042

[3]

2,628

[3]

Operating expenses

[1],[4]

166

150

[3]

135

[3]

Subscription and SaaS

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

[1],[2]

1,877

1,303

[3]

927

[3]

Operating expenses

[1],[4]

400

280

[3]

200

[3]

Services

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

[1],[2]

5,753

5,268

[3]

4,781

[3]

Operating expenses

[1],[4]

1,233

1,122

[3]

1,072

[3]

Previously Reported | License

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

3,788

3,200

Operating expenses

191

157

Previously Reported | Subscription and SaaS

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

0

0

Operating expenses

0

0

Previously Reported | Services

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

5,186

4,662

Operating expenses

1,067

984

Restatement Adjustment | License

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

(745)

(578)

Operating expenses

(41)

(22)

Restatement Adjustment | Subscription and SaaS

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

924

708

Operating expenses

198

134

Restatement Adjustment | Services

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

(179)

(130)

Operating expenses

(157)

(112)

Pivotal

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 777

639

474

Pivotal | License

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

(1)

6

Operating expenses

0

0

Pivotal | Subscription and SaaS

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

379

219

Operating expenses

82

66

Pivotal | Services

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Revenue

261

249

Operating expenses

$ 212

$ 200

Minimum | Subscription and SaaS

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Contract term

1 year

Maximum | Subscription and SaaS

New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]

Contract term

3 years

[1]

Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings is being presented separately (refer to Note A).

[2]

Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note D): License January 31, 2020: $1,569 million, February 1, 2019: $1,176 million, February 2, 2018: $715 million; Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $342 million, February 1, 2019: $217 million, February 2, 2018: $124 million; Services January 31, 2020: $1,459 million, February 1, 2019: $1,003 million, February 2, 2018: $671 million.

[3]

Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

[4]

Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Cost of license January 31, 2020: $1 million, February 1, 2019: $1 million, February 2, 2018: $2 million; Cost of Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $13 million, February 1, 2019: $7 million, February 2, 2018: $5 million;Cost of services revenue January 31, 2020: $83 million, February 1, 2019: $58 million, February 2, 2018: $53 million; Research and development January 31, 2020: $459 million, February 1, 2019: $391 million, February 2, 2018: $363 million; Sales and marketing January 31, 2020: $293 million, February 1, 2019: $226 million, February 2, 2018: $205 million; General and administrative January 31, 2020: $168 million, February 1, 2019: $117 million, February 2, 2018: $84 million.

Overview and Basis of Present_6

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Foreign Currency Remeasurement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	Feb. 02, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Foreign currency transaction gain, realized	$ (31)			$ (10)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 0	$ (26)		$ 35	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Overview and Basis of Present_7

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Property and Equipment, Net) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	15 years
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	20 years
Minimum | Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	5 years
Minimum | Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum | Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	3 years
Maximum | Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	10 years
Maximum | Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	6 years
Maximum | Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	8 years

Overview and Basis of Present_8

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable units	1
Goodwill impairment	$ 0

Overview and Basis of Present_9

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Employee Benefit Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Company contributions	$ 169	$ 122	$ 107

Overview and Basis of Presen_10

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Advertising) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Advertising expense	$ 25	$ 33	$ 40

Overview and Basis of Presen_11

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Concentrations of Risks) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Accounts Receivable | Distributor One
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	14.00%	13.00%
Accounts Receivable | Distributor Two
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	11.00%	11.00%
Accounts Receivable | Distributor Three
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	10.00%	12.00%
Sales | Distributor One
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	12.00%	13.00%	14.00%
Sales | Distributor Two
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	10.00%	12.00%	10.00%

Overview and Basis of Presen_12

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Non-controlling interests	$ 0		$ 1,026
Right-of-use asset	886
Liability for lease obligations	855
Sublease income	$ 22
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset		$ 802
Liability for lease obligations		$ 778
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Pivotal Acquisition (Details)

Pivotal Acquisition (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)	[1]	Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)	[1]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Reduction of additional paid in capital		$ 1,724
Cash payout, net of cash acquired		2,437	$ 938		$ 671
Pivotal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Blended price per share (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 11.71
Aggregate purchase consideration	$ 2,900
Aggregate purchase consideration (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 15
Net cash payout to noncontrolling interest holders	$ 1,700
Accrual for amounts owed to dissenting shareholders	155
Excess of purchase consideration paid and accrued over carrying value of noncontrolling interests		1,800
Noncontrolling interest	1,200
Cash payout, net of cash acquired	$ 838
Pivotal | Class B Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Exchange rate ratio	0.055
Dell Technologies Inc. | Pivotal | Class B Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity instruments issued in acquisition	$ 1,100
Shares issued (shares) | shares	7.2
Additional Paid-in Capital
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Reduction of additional paid in capital		649
Additional Paid-in Capital | Pivotal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Reduction of additional paid in capital		$ 649
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Pivotal Acquisition (Effect of

Pivotal Acquisition (Effect of Pivotal Acquisition on Consolidated Statements of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Nov. 01, 2019	Aug. 02, 2019	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	Aug. 03, 2018	May 04, 2018	Jan. 31, 2020		Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 3,073	$ 2,656	$ 2,632	$ 2,450	$ 2,759	$ 2,363	$ 2,332	$ 2,159	$ 10,811	[1],[2]	$ 9,613	[1],[2],[3]	$ 8,336	[1],[2],[3]
Operating income									1,441		1,803	[3]	1,463	[3]
Net income									6,356		1,590	[3],[4],[5]	425	[3],[4],[5]
Net income attributable to VMware	$ 321	$ 407	$ 5,303	$ 380	$ 496	$ 422	$ 433	$ 299	$ 6,412		$ 1,650	[3]	$ 437	[3]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.98	$ 12.72	$ 0.91	$ 1.19	$ 1.01	$ 1.04	$ 0.73	$ 15.37		$ 3.99	[3]	$ 1.07	[3]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 0.76	$ 0.96	$ 12.47	$ 0.89	$ 1.17	$ 1	$ 1.03	$ 0.71	$ 15.08		$ 3.92	[3]	$ 1.04	[3]
Other comprehensive income (loss)									$ (2)		$ 6	[4]	$ 24	[4]
Pivotal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenue									777		639		474
Operating income									(287)		(247)		(239)
Net income									(204)		(832)		(234)
Net income attributable to VMware									$ (148)		$ (772)		$ (222)
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)									$ (0.63)		$ (1.95)		$ (0.56)
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)									$ (0.67)		$ (1.93)		$ (0.56)
Other comprehensive income (loss)									$ 0		$ (26)		$ 35
[1]	Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings is being presented separately (refer to Note A).
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note D): License January 31, 2020: $1,569 million, February 1, 2019: $1,176 million, February 2, 2018: $715 million; Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $342 million, February 1, 2019: $217 million, February 2, 2018: $124 million; Services January 31, 2020: $1,459 million, February 1, 2019: $1,003 million, February 2, 2018: $671 million.
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[4]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[5]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_3

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract assets	$ 26	$ 24
Accrued expenses and other	2,151	1,664	[1]
Other liabilities	347	315	[1]
Deferred commissions, current	13	15
Deferred commissions, non-current	938	820
Amortization of deferred commissions	$ 354	311		$ 275
Remaining weighted average contractual duration	2 years
Current period billings	$ 8,100	6,900
Revenue recognized	(6,400)	(5,500)		$ (4,800)
Customer Deposits
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accrued expenses and other	247	239
Other liabilities	143	$ 60
Carbon Black
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned revenue assumed in acquisition	$ 154
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_4

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Summary of Unearned Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 9,268	$ 7,439
Unearned license revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	19	15
Subscription and SaaS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	1,534	916
Unearned software maintenance revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	6,700	5,741
Unearned professional services revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 1,015	$ 767

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_5

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Remaining Performance Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 10.3	$ 8.7
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		55.00%
Remaining performance obligation period		12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-02-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation percentage	54.00%
Remaining performance obligation period	12 months

Related Parties (Schedule of Re

Related Parties (Schedule of Related Party Transactions) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)employee	Nov. 02, 2018	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 9,268			$ 9,268	$ 7,439
Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Customer deposits	$ 194			194	85
Approximate number of employees to be transferred to VMware | employee	250
Dell | Reseller revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts				3,288	2,355	$ 1,464
Unearned Revenue	$ 3,787			3,787	2,554
Dell | Internal-use revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts				82	41	46
Unearned Revenue	$ 57			57	29
Dell | Collaborative technology project receipts
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts				10	4	0
Dell | Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs				242	200	142
Dell | Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs				$ 119	$ 145	$ 212
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses, gross			$ 20
Business Acquisition | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, transition services period		18 months

Related Parties (Dell Financial

Related Parties (Dell Financial Services) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Dell | Financial Services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Financing Fees	$ 66	$ 40	$ 25

Related Parties (Due To_From Re

Related Parties (Due To/From Related Parties, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	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	$ 1,618	$ 1,248
Due to related parties, current	161	158
Due from related parties, net, current	$ 1,457	$ 1,090

Related Parties (Special Divide

Related Parties (Special Dividend) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Dec. 28, 2018	Jul. 01, 2018	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	Feb. 02, 2018	[1]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Conditional cash dividend		$ 11,000
Dividend paid per share (USD per share)	$ 26.81	$ 26.81
Payment for special dividend			$ 0	$ 11,000		$ 0
Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payment for special dividend	$ 9,000
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Related Parties (Note Payable t

Related Parties (Note Payable to Dell) (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 21, 2017	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	Feb. 02, 2018		Jan. 21, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Repayments of related party debt		$ 0	$ 0		$ 1,225,000,000	[1]
Interest Expense, Related Party					$ 16,000,000
Dell Notes Due May 2018, May 2020, and December 2022 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount							$ 1,500,000,000
Dell Notes Due May 2018 And May 2020 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Repayments of related party debt	$ 1,200,000,000
Note, May 2018 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount							680,000,000
Note, May 2020 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount							550,000,000
Note, December 2022 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount							$ 270,000,000
Interest rate							1.75%
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Related Parties (Other Related

Related Parties (Other Related Party Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
GE
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties		$ 11
Ford
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	$ 12	$ 31

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - Cirba Inc. Vs. VMware $ in Millions	Jan. 24, 2020USD ($)patent	Oct. 22, 2019patent	Aug. 20, 2019patent	Apr. 25, 2019claimpatent
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Patent infringement claims				2
Trademark infringement claims | claim				3
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon		4	4
Number of patents willfully infringed upon	2
Damages awarded | $	$ 237

Commitments and Contingencies C

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Operating Leases and Other Contractual Commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Future Lease Commitments
2021	$ 144	$ 132
2022	141	104
2023	127	91
2024	101	78
2025	77	63
Thereafter	612	585
Total	1,202	1,053
Purchase Obligations
2021	168
2022	74
2023	13
2024	0
2025	0
Thereafter	0
Total	255
Asset Retirement Obligations
2021	1
2022	3
2023	2
2024	0
2025	2
Thereafter	5
Total	13
Total
2021	313
2022	218
2023	142
2024	101
2025	79
Thereafter	617
Total	1,470
Legally binding minimum lease payments for lease not yet commenced	$ 361	$ 214

Business Combinations, Defini_3

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Business Combination) (Details)	Oct. 08, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Nov. 01, 2019USD ($)business	Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)	May 03, 2019USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2018USD ($)	May 04, 2018USD ($)asset_acquisition	Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)asset_acquisition	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of assumed unvested equity awards					$ 39,000,000				$ 1,800,000,000
Weighted-average remaining recognition period									1 year 6 months
Intangible assets										$ 20,000,000
Goodwill							$ 6,660,000,000		$ 9,329,000,000	$ 7,418,000,000	[1]
Useful lives (in years)										5 years
Number of asset acquisitions | asset_acquisition						4		2
Carbon Black
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition price per share (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 26
Total purchase price	$ 2,000,000,000
Cash acquired from acquisition	111,000,000
Consideration held with a third-party paying agent	$ 18,000,000
Award requisite service period (in years)	2 years
Fair value of assumed unvested equity awards	$ 181,000,000
Weighted-average remaining recognition period	3 years
Share conversion ratio	0.2
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	$ 0
Intangible assets	492,000,000
Goodwill	1,588,000,000
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price		$ 68,000,000						$ 238,000,000
Cash acquired from acquisition								35,000,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible								0
Number of acquisitions | business		4
Intangible assets								36,000,000
Goodwill		$ 48,000,000						238,000,000
Equity interest in acquiree, remeasurement gain								34,000,000
Equity interest in acquiree, fair value								49,000,000
Avi Networks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price			$ 326,000,000
Cash acquired from acquisition			$ 9,000,000
Award requisite service period (in years)			3 years
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible			$ 0
Intangible assets			94,000,000
Goodwill			228,000,000
Consideration held in escrow			27,000,000
AetherPal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price				$ 45,000,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible				0
Intangible assets				12,000,000
Goodwill				$ 33,000,000
Heptio
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price										$ 420,000,000
Cash acquired from acquisition										15,000,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible										0
Intangible assets										27,000,000
Goodwill										392,000,000
Consideration held in escrow										24,000,000
Merger consideration payable to employees subject to specified future employment conditions										$ 117,000,000
Requisite service period										4 years
CloudHealth Technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price					495,000,000
Cash acquired from acquisition					26,000,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible					0
Intangible assets					101,000,000
Goodwill					394,000,000
Velocloud
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price							449,000,000
Cash acquired from acquisition							24,000,000
Equity interest in acquiree, remeasurement gain							8,000,000
Equity interest in acquiree, fair value							$ 12,000,000
Completed Technology | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets		$ 21,000,000
Completed Technology | Avi Networks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets			79,000,000
Customer Relationships | Carbon Black
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	215,000,000
Customer Relationships | Avi Networks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 15,000,000
Customer Relationships | CloudHealth Technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets					18,000,000
Developed Technology Rights
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Asset acquisition consideration transfered						$ 26,000,000
Developed Technology Rights | Carbon Black
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	232,000,000
Developed Technology Rights | CloudHealth Technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets					$ 69,000,000
Minimum | CloudHealth Technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)					1 year
Minimum | Completed Technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)									1 year
Minimum | Completed Technology | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)		1 year
Minimum | Completed Technology and Customer Relationships | Avi Networks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)			1 year
Minimum | Completed Technology and Customer Relationships | AetherPal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)				3 years
Maximum | CloudHealth Technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)					5 years
Maximum | Completed Technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)									5 years
Maximum | Completed Technology | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)		5 years
Maximum | Completed Technology and Customer Relationships | Avi Networks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)			8 years
Maximum | Completed Technology and Customer Relationships | AetherPal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)				5 years
Equity Attributable to Pre-Combination Services | Carbon Black
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of assumed unvested equity awards, pre-combination service cost	10,000,000
Equity Attributable to Post-Combination Services | Carbon Black
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of assumed unvested equity awards	$ 171,000,000
Equity Attributable to Post-Combination Services | Avi Networks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of assumed unvested equity awards			$ 32,000,000
Weighted-average remaining recognition period			3 years
Equity Attributable to Post-Combination Services | Heptio
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of assumed unvested equity awards										$ 47,000,000
Weighted-average remaining recognition period										3 years
Majority Shareholder | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses, gross								20,000,000
Majority Shareholder | Dell Technologies Inc. | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses, gross								$ 20,000,000
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Business Combinations, Defini_4

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 08, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 20
Goodwill	$ 9,329		$ 7,418	[1]	$ 6,660
Carbon Black
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		$ 111
Accounts receivable		58
Intangible assets		492
Goodwill		1,588
Other acquired assets		52
Total assets acquired		2,301
Unearned revenue		151
Other assumed liabilities		45
Total liabilities assumed		196
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed		$ 2,105
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Business Combinations, Defini_5

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Roll-forward of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 966	$ 1,059
Additions to intangible assets related to business combinations	622	154
Amortization expense	(300)	(247)	$ (179)
Derecognized leasehold interest	(116)	0
Balance, end of the year	$ 1,172	$ 966	$ 1,059

Business Combinations, Defini_6

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Intangible Assets Detail) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 08, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018	Feb. 02, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 20
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			5 years
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 1,922	$ 1,776
Accumulated Amortization		(750)	(810)
Net Book Value		(1,172)	(966)		$ (1,059)
Other assets		2,266	1,088	[1]
Amortization expense		300	247		$ 179
Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		1,030	1,001
Accumulated Amortization		(488)	(606)
Net Book Value		(542)	(395)
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		739	513
Accumulated Amortization		(200)	(125)
Net Book Value		(539)	(388)
Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		131	106
Accumulated Amortization		(58)	(43)
Net Book Value		(73)	(63)
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		22	7
Accumulated Amortization		(4)	(3)
Net Book Value		$ (18)	$ (4)
Weighted Average | Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)		5 years 8 months 12 days	6 years 4 months 24 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)		11 years 4 months 24 days	13 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average | Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)		7 years 7 months 6 days	8 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted Average | Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)		2 years	3 years 10 months 24 days
Carbon Black
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 492
Carbon Black | Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	4 years 2 months 12 days
Intangible assets	$ 232
Carbon Black | Customer relationships and customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	7 years
Intangible assets	$ 215
Carbon Black | Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	5 years
Intangible assets	$ 25
Carbon Black | Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	2 years
Intangible assets	$ 20
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Business Combinations, Defini_7

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2021	$ 305
2022	261
2023	211
2024	165
2025	91
Thereafter	139
Net Book Value	$ 1,172	$ 966	$ 1,059

Business Combinations, Defini_8

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020		Feb. 01, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 7,418	[1]	$ 6,660
Increase in goodwill related to business combinations	1,911		784
Other adjustment	0		(26)
Balance, end of the year	$ 9,329		$ 7,418	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Realignment and Loss on Dispo_3

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Realignment) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)position
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated | position	1,100
Severance-related costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Realignment | $	$ 79

Realignment and Loss on Dispo_4

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve) (Details) - Severance-related costs $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning of Period	$ 0
Realignment	79
Utilization	(5)
Restructuring Reserve, End of Period	$ 74

Realignment and Loss on Dispo_5

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Disposition of VMware vCloud Air Business) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2017	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	Feb. 02, 2018	[1]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on disposition		$ 0	$ 7		$ 95
VMware vCloud Air | Disposal group, disposed of by sale, not discontinued operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on disposition	$ (104)
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

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								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Nov. 01, 2019	Aug. 02, 2019	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	Aug. 03, 2018	May 04, 2018	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to VMware	$ 321	$ 407	$ 5,303	$ 380	$ 496	$ 422	$ 433	$ 299	$ 6,412	$ 1,650	[1]	$ 437	[1]
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (shares)									417,058	413,769	[1]	410,315	[1]
Effect of dilutive securities (shares)									8,177	7,362		10,572
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (shares)									425,235	421,131	[1]	420,887	[1]
Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.98	$ 12.72	$ 0.91	$ 1.19	$ 1.01	$ 1.04	$ 0.73	$ 15.37	$ 3.99	[1]	$ 1.07	[1]
Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 0.76	$ 0.96	$ 12.47	$ 0.89	$ 1.17	$ 1	$ 1.03	$ 0.71	$ 15.08	$ 3.92	[1]	$ 1.04	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

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	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	349	305	191
Employee stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	34	50	51
Restricted stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	315	255	140

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Cash

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Cash and Cash Equivalents) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	$ 2,915	$ 3,532	[1]
Cash
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	655	549
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	655	549
Total cash equivalents
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	2,260	2,983
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	2,260	2,983
Money-market funds
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	2,158	2,930
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	2,158	2,930
Demand deposits and time deposits
Cash equivalents:
Cost or Amortized Cost	102	53
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Aggregate Fair Value	$ 102	$ 53
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Rest

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Restricted Cash) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018	[2]	Feb. 03, 2017	[2]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,915	$ 3,532	[1]
Restricted cash within other current assets	83	35
Restricted cash within other assets	33	29
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 3,031	$ 3,596	[2]	$ 6,076		$ 3,373
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[2]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 26, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 12, 2017USD ($)extension	Aug. 21, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)		Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)		Sep. 08, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense				$ 149,000,000	$ 134,000,000	[1]	$ 74,000,000	[1]
Borrowings under term loan, net of issuance costs				0	15,000,000	[2]	19,000,000	[2]
Repayment of credit facility				0	35,000,000	[2]	0	[2]
Long-term debt				2,731,000,000	3,972,000,000	[3]
Repayment of term loan				1,900,000,000	0	[2]	0	[2]
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from debt issuance			$ 4,000,000,000
Debt discount			(9,000,000)	(5,000,000)	(7,000,000)
Debt issuance costs			$ (30,000,000)
Interest expense				$ 129,000,000	129,000,000		58,000,000
Repurchase price as percent of principal				101.00%
Long-term debt				$ 3,979,000,000	3,972,000,000
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,000,000,000							$ 100,000,000
Borrowings under term loan, net of issuance costs					15,000,000		$ 20,000,000
Repayment of credit facility					35,000,000
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
Unsecured Debt | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under Term Loan, net of issuance costs				3,400,000,000
Repayment of term loan				$ 1,900,000,000
Unsecured Debt | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit term	364 days
Term loan maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000,000
Weighted-average interest rate				2.54%
Short-term debt				$ 1,500,000,000
Interest expense				$ 15,000,000
Unsecured Debt | Minimum | London interbank offered rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.75%
Unsecured Debt | Minimum | Base rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.00%
Unsecured Debt | Maximum | London interbank offered rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.25%
Unsecured Debt | Maximum | Base rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.25%
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[2]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Aug. 21, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net carrying amount	$ 2,731	$ 3,972	[1]
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	4,000	4,000
Less: unamortized discount	(5)	(7)		$ (9)
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(16)	(21)
Net carrying amount	3,979	3,972
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings	1,248	0
Long-term debt	2,731	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%
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	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	$ 2,260	2,983
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,260	2,983
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,158	2,930
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	102	53
Money-market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,158	2,930
Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,158	2,930
Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,158	2,930
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	102	53
Demand deposits and time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	102	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	$ 102	$ 53

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan assets	$ 106	$ 77
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	106	77
Securities without readily determinable fair value	159	95
Unrealized gain on equity securities without a readily determinable fair value	37
Unrealized loss on equity securities without a readily determinable fair value		13
Notes payable | Dell | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	269	252
Senior Notes | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	$ 4,100	$ 3,900

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_2

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$ 54	$ 69	$ (97)
Combined gain (loss) on settlement of forward contracts and the underlying foregin currency denominated assets and liabilities	$ 31
Foreign Exchange Forward | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity	1 month
Notional amount	$ 1,100	1,200
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Forward | Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 480	$ 367
Maximum | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Forward | Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity	12 months

Property and Equipment, Net (Co

Property and Equipment, Net (Components of Property and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 2,718
Property and equipment			$ 2,611
Accumulated depreciation		(1,438)
Accumulated depreciation			(1,449)
Total property and equipment, net		1,280
Total property and equipment, net	[1]		1,162
Equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		1,404
Property and equipment			1,448
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		1,088
Property and equipment			991
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		120
Property and equipment			116
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 106
Property and equipment			$ 56
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Property and Equipment, Net (Na

Property and Equipment, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation	$ 234	$ 211	$ 206

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease expense	$ 206
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of lease contract	1 month
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of lease contract	26 years

Leases (Lease Cost) (Details)

Leases (Lease Cost) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 167
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of ROU assets	4
Interest on lease liabilities	1
Total finance lease expense	5
Short-term lease expense	3
Variable lease expense	31
Total lease expense	$ 206

Leases (Lease Cash Flow) (Detai

Leases (Lease Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	Feb. 02, 2018	[1]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 167
Operating cash flows from finance leases	2
Financing cash flows from finance leases	1	$ 0		$ 0
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases	226
Finance leases	$ 63
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Leases (Lease Assets and Liabil

Leases (Lease Assets and Liabilities) (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Operating Leases
ROU assets, non-current	$ 886
Lease liabilities, current	109
Lease liabilities, non-current	746
Total lease liabilities	855
Finance Leases
ROU assets, non-current	58
Lease liabilities, current	4
Lease liabilities, non-current	55
Total lease liabilities	$ 59

Leases (Lease Term and Discount

Leases (Lease Term and Discount Rate) (Details)	Jan. 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases	13 years 3 months 18 days
Finance leases	9 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	3.80%
Finance leases	3.10%

Leases (Lease Liability Maturit

Leases (Lease Liability Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Operating Leases
2021	$ 138
2022	135
2023	120
2024	94
2025	70
Thereafter	577
Total future minimum lease payments	1,134
Less: Imputed interest	(279)
Total lease liabilities	855
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2021	6
2022	6
2023	7
2024	7
2025	7
Thereafter	35
Total future minimum lease payments	68
Less: Imputed interest	(9)
Total lease liabilities	59
Legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced	361
Future Lease Commitments
2020	144	$ 132
2021	141	104
2022	127	91
2023	101	78
2024	77	63
Thereafter	612	585
Total	1,202	1,053
Legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced	$ 361	$ 214

Accrued Expenses and Other (Com

Accrued Expenses and Other (Components of Accrued Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued employee related expenses	$ 845	$ 780
Accrued partner liabilities	181	207
Customer deposits	247	239
Other	878	438
Total	$ 2,151	$ 1,664	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Accrued Expenses and Other (Nar

Accrued Expenses and Other (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 24, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Cirba Inc. Vs. VMware
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages awarded	$ 237
Pivotal
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for amounts owed to dissenting shareholders		$ 155

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Inco

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 895	$ 680		$ 462
Foreign	543	1,149		1,115
Total income before income tax	$ 1,438	$ 1,829	[1]	$ 1,577	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tax

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tax Expense (Benefit) by Jurisdiction) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Federal:
Current	$ 78	$ 181		$ 688
Deferred	(219)	(92)		275
Total	(141)	89		963
State:
Current	45	31		8
Deferred	(44)	(10)		21
Total	1	21		29
Foreign:
Current	240	137		156
Deferred	(5,018)	(8)		4
Total	(4,778)	129		160
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ (4,918)	$ 239	[1]	$ 1,152	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Narr

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 02, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Transition tax, payment period			6 years
Provisional estimate for income transition tax expense						$ 800
Provisional tax expense related to remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities						100
Deferred tax assets			$ 5,556	$ 290	[1]
Deferred tax liabilities			16	62
Valuation allowance			332	283
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance			(49)
Deferred tax asset, intra-entity transfer other than inventory		$ 4,900
2017 Tax Act one-time expense						900
Increase (decrease) to stockholders' equity from tax sharing agreement			85	2		(4)
Net unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties			323	296
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate			313	266
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties on income taxes accrued			48	56
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties on income tax expense				15
Reduction in total unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible within next 12 months, minimum			17
Dell
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax due to related parties, non-current			529	646
Dell | Tax sharing agreement
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) to stockholders' equity from tax sharing agreement			25	15		66
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards, State R&D Tax Credits, Capital Losses, and Certain non-U.S. Net Operating Losses
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance			332	283
IRS
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards			971	257
State and Local Jurisdiction
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards			940	592
International
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards			199	189
IRELAND | International
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign statutory income tax rate, Ireland		12.50%
Research Tax Credit Carryforward
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax carryforward			34
Research Tax Credit Carryforward | CALIFORNIA | State and Local Jurisdiction
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax carryforward			287	228
Capital Loss Carryforward | International
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax carryforward			$ 22
Pivotal | Dell | Tax sharing agreement
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Cash paid for taxes, net	$ 27			$ 44		$ 36
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Effe

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal tax rate	21.00%	21.00%	34.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Tax rate differential for non-U.S. jurisdictions	(3.00%)	(6.00%)	(14.00%)
U.S. tax credits	(17.00%)	(11.00%)	(5.00%)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(11.00%)	(6.00%)	(7.00%)
Transition Tax due to 2017 Tax Act	0	0	0.50
Rate change due to 2017 Tax Act	0.00%	0.00%	10.00%
Discrete tax benefit due to IP Transfer	(343.00%)	0.00%	0.00%
Permanent items	9.00%	14.00%	4.00%
Effective tax rate	(344.00%)	13.00%	73.00%

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Defe

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Deferred tax assets:
Accruals and other	$ 169	$ 79
Lease liabilities	152
Unearned revenue	390	295
Stock-based compensation	88	83
Tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards	583	349
Other assets, net	51	32
Intangible and other non-current assets	4,804	0
Gross deferred tax assets	6,237	838
Valuation allowance	(332)	(283)
Total deferred tax assets	5,905	555
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred commissions	(133)	(129)
ROU Assets	(131)
Property, plant and equipment, net	(101)	(90)
Intangibles and other assets, net	0	(108)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(365)	(327)
Net deferred tax assets	$ 5,540	$ 228

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Ta_2

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tax Sharing Agreement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell, net	$ 369	$ 399	[1]	$ 178	[1]
Dell | Tax sharing agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell, net	$ 159	$ 243		$ 54
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Unre

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 385	$ 305	$ 265
Tax positions related to current year/period:
Additions	116	57	63
Tax positions related to prior years/period:
Additions	98	44	2
Reductions	(7)	(1)	(2)
Settlements	(28)	(4)	(9)
Reductions resulting from a lapse of the statute of limitations	(83)	(8)	(24)
Foreign currency effects	(2)	(8)
Foreign currency effects			10
Balance, end of the year	$ 479	$ 385	$ 305

Stockholders' Equity (Special D

Stockholders' Equity (Special Dividend) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions	Dec. 28, 2018	Jul. 01, 2018
Text Block [Abstract]
Conditional cash dividend		$ 11
Dividend paid per share (USD per share)	$ 26.81	$ 26.81

Stockholders' Equity (Equity Pl

Stockholders' Equity (Equity Plans) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	Jun. 25, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020
Pivotal Equity Plan | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period		4 years
Pivotal Equity Plan | Employee stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period		48 months
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Minimum percentage of total outstanding common stock owned required before automatic conversion			20.00%
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (shares)			145.2
Number of shares authorized, anti-dilution adjustment (shares)			6.1
Number of additional shares authorized from business acquisitions (shares)	13
Number of shares available for grant (shares)			23.8
Number of shares available for grant, anti-dilution adjustment (shares)			2.5
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio upon vesting			25.00%
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			3 years
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			4 years
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan | Employee stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			3 years
Options minimum exercise price as percentage of fair value on grant date			100.00%
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan | Employee stock options | Vesting at the end of first year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio upon vesting			25.00%
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan | Employee stock options | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options expiration date			6 years
Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan | Employee stock options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options expiration date			7 years
Conversion from Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock | Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for conversion (shares)			307.2
Other Acquisitions | Class A Common Stock | VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of additional shares authorized from business acquisitions (shares)			11.3

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Repurchase Program) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018	May 29, 2019	Aug. 14, 2017	Jan. 26, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 1,334	$ 42	$ 1,456
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 1,334	$ 42	$ 1,449
Class A common shares repurchased (shares)	7,664	286	13,977
Weighted-average price per share (USD per share)	$ 174.02	$ 148.07	$ 103.66
Class A Common Stock | August 2017 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 1,000
Class A Common Stock | May 2019 Share Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program				$ 1,500
Class A Common Stock | August 2017 Share Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program					$ 1,000
Class A Common Stock | January 2017 Share Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program						$ 1,200

Stockholders' Equity (Summary o

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Number of Units (shares)		15,670,000
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)		2 years 4 months 20 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $		$ 2,320
Class A Common Stock
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share price (USD per share) | $ / shares		$ 148.06
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio or awards upon acquisition		0.1
Restricted Stock | Class A Common 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)		17,500,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Fair value of restricted stock-based awards, vested | $		$ 1,400	$ 1,100	$ 946
Aggregate intrinsic value, nonvested | $		$ 2,600
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Number of Units
Outstanding (shares)		16,300,000
Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Number of Units
Outstanding (shares)		1,200,000
Minimum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) | Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio or awards upon acquisition		0.1
Maximum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) | Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio or awards upon acquisition		2
VMware RSUs | Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Number of Units
Outstanding (shares)	18,215,000	18,215,000	17,360,000	20,451,000
Granted (shares)		9,074,000	6,663,000	7,838,000
Special Dividend adjustment (shares)			3,236,000
Vested (shares)		(8,179,000)	(7,370,000)	(9,070,000)
Forfeited (shares)		(1,636,000)	(1,674,000)	(1,859,000)
Outstanding (shares)		17,474,000	18,215,000	17,360,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 90.06	$ 90.06	$ 78.62	$ 67.41
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		157.07	146.61	93.84
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		80.28	75.45	67.89
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		101.29	86.90	72.68
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		$ 128.38	$ 90.06	$ 78.62
Pivotal Equity Plan | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio or awards upon acquisition		0.1
Pivotal Equity Plan | Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Number of Units
Forfeited (shares)		(21,700,000)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Fair value of restricted stock-based awards, vested | $	$ 68
Pivotal RSUs | Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Number of Units
Outstanding (shares)	9,501,000	9,501,000	0	0
Granted (shares)		20,504,000	9,854,000	0
Vested (shares)		(4,009,000)	0	0
Forfeited (shares)		(25,996,000)	(353,000)	0
Outstanding (shares)		0	9,501,000	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 15.77	$ 15.77	$ 0	$ 0
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		16.02	15.78	0
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		15.56	0	0
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		16.01	16.09	0
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares		$ 0	$ 15.77	$ 0
Pivotal | VMware RSUs | Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Number of Units
Granted (shares)		2,200,000

Stockholders' Equity (Employee

Stockholders' Equity (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) (Details) - Employee Stock - Class A Common Stock - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Jun. 25, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
VMware Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (shares)			32,300
Number of additional shares authorized (shares)	9,000
Fair market value at grant purchase price, percentage			85.00%
Fair market value at grant exercise price, percentage			85.00%
Shares reserved for future issuance (shares)			14,300
Cash proceeds			$ 172	$ 161	$ 65
Class A common shares purchased (shares)			1,489	1,895	903
Weighted-average price (USD per share)			$ 115.51	$ 84.95	$ 72.40
ESPP withholdings			$ 95
Pivotal Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair market value at grant purchase price, percentage		85.00%
Fair market value at grant exercise price, percentage		85.00%

Stockholders' Equity (Summary_2

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Class A Common Stock
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Options, exercisable, intrinsic value | $	$ 103	$ 56	$ 62
Share price (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 148.06
Fair value vested in period | $	$ 64	$ 35	$ 32
VMware Stock Options
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Options, exercisable, outstanding (shares)	945
Options, exercisable, weighted average exercise price (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 47.24
Options, exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	3 years 9 months 21 days
Options, exercisable, intrinsic value | $	$ 95
Options vested and expected to vest, outstanding (shares)	2,589
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average exercise price (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 56.13
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	6 years 4 months 28 days
Options, vested and expected to vest, intrinsic value | $	$ 238
VMware Stock Options | Class A Common Stock
Number of Shares
Outstanding, Beginning balance (shares)	1,969	1,647	1,991
Granted (shares)	1,571	574	745
Special Dividend adjustment (shares)		348
Forfeited (shares)	(149)	(31)	(36)
Expired (shares)	0	0	(3)
Exercised (shares)	(776)	(569)	(1,050)
Outstanding, Ending balance (shares)	2,615	1,969	1,647
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Beginning balance (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 36.50	$ 54.63	$ 69.38
Granted (USD per share) | $ / shares	73.19	16.07	13.79
Forfeited (USD per share) | $ / shares	52.83	24.44	55.44
Expired (USD per share) | $ / shares	0	0	93.87
Exercised (USD per share) | $ / shares	39.94	46.73	53.50
Outstanding, Ending balance (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 56.58	$ 36.50	$ 54.63
Intrinsic value of stock options outstanding | $	$ 239
Pivotal Stock Options | Class A Common Stock
Number of Shares
Outstanding, Beginning balance (shares)	45,901	54,388	39,361
Granted (shares)	0	2,832	20,323
Forfeited (shares)	(10,822)	(2,028)	(2,380)
Expired (shares)	(128)	(273)	(1,290)
Exercised (shares)	(34,951)	(9,018)	(1,626)
Outstanding, Ending balance (shares)	0	45,901	54,388
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Beginning balance (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 8.31	$ 7.82	$ 6.72
Granted (USD per share) | $ / shares	0	14.03	9.73
Forfeited (USD per share) | $ / shares	10.65	9.35	8.13
Expired (USD per share) | $ / shares	10.10	7.02	6.24
Exercised (USD per share) | $ / shares	7.59	6.89	5.99
Outstanding, Ending balance (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 0	$ 8.31	$ 7.82
Options, exercisable, intrinsic value | $	$ 278
Fair value vested in period | $	$ 27	$ 41	$ 23
Pivotal | Class A Common Stock
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Options, exercisable, intrinsic value | $		$ 97
Pivotal | VMware Stock Options | Class A Common Stock
Number of Shares
Granted (shares)	600
Pivotal | Pivotal Stock Options | Class A Common Stock
Number of Shares
Forfeited (shares)	(6,200)
Exercised (shares)	(22,400)
Employee stock options | Pivotal Stock Options
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Conversion ratio or awards upon acquisition	0.1

Stockholders' Equity (Shares Re

Stockholders' Equity (Shares Repurchased for Tax Withholdings) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchased during period, value	$ 521	$ 373	$ 348
Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchased during period (shares)	3	2.6	3.3
Stock repurchased during period, value	$ 521	$ 373	$ 348

Stockholders' Equity (Net Exces

Stockholders' Equity (Net Excess Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Net excess tax benefits	$ 182	$ 116	$ 106

Stockholders' Equity (Share-Bas

Stockholders' Equity (Share-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018		Nov. 02, 2018
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 1,017	$ 800		$ 712
Income tax benefit	(347)	(253)		(232)
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax	670	547		480
Unrecognized compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock	$ 1,800					$ 39
Weighted-average remaining recognition period	1 year 6 months
Cost of license revenue
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 1	1	[1]	2	[1]
Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	13	7	[1]	5	[1]
Cost of services revenue
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	83	58	[1]	53	[1]
Research and development
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	459	391	[1]	363	[1]
Sales and marketing
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	293	226	[1]	205	[1]
General and administrative
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 168	$ 117	[1]	$ 84	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Stockholders' Equity (Share-B_2

Stockholders' Equity (Share-Based Compensation Valuation Method) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
Employee stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	34.00%	31.90%	29.10%
Risk-free interest rate	1.50%	2.90%	1.70%
Expected term (in years)	2 years 8 months 12 days	3 years 2 months 12 days	3 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted-average fair value at grant (USD per share)	$ 98	$ 143.01	$ 83.62
Employee Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	27.40%	33.50%	22.60%
Risk-free interest rate	1.70%	2.00%	1.20%
Expected term (in years)	18 days	24 days	27 days
Weighted-average fair value at grant (USD per share)	$ 35.66	$ 34.72	$ 21.93
Pivotal Stock Options | Employee stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility		33.40%	34.30%
Risk-free interest rate		2.80%	2.00%
Expected term (in years)		6 years 29 days	6 years 29 days
Weighted-average fair value at grant (USD per share)		$ 5.23	$ 3.58

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019		Feb. 02, 2018
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	[1]	$ 1,865
Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02			$ (15)
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)			2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit		(2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(2)	6	[2]	$ 24	[2]
Less: Change in other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests			4
Balance		7,009	1,865	[1]
Total
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance		(2)	11
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(2)	2		26
Balance		(4)	(2)		11
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			10
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale Securities
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance		0	(15)
Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02			(15)
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)			0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit			30
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		0	30
Less: Change in other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests			0
Balance		0	0		(15)
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			10
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Forward Contracts
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance		2	0
Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02			0
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)			2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit		(2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(2)	2
Less: Change in other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests			0
Balance		0	2		0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance		(4)	26
Adjustments related to adoption of ASU 2016-01 and 2018-02			0
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)			0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit			26
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		0	(26)
Less: Change in other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests			4
Balance		$ (4)	$ (4)		$ 26
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).
[2]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Segment Information (Schedule o

Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue by Type) (Details) $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)

Nov. 01, 2019USD ($)

Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)

May 03, 2019USD ($)

Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)

Nov. 02, 2018USD ($)

Aug. 03, 2018USD ($)

May 04, 2018USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)segment

Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)

Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Number of reportable segments | segment

1

Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 3,073

$ 2,656

$ 2,632

$ 2,450

$ 2,759

$ 2,363

$ 2,332

$ 2,159

$ 10,811

[1],[2]

$ 9,613

[1],[2],[3]

$ 8,336

[1],[2],[3]

License

Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]

Revenue

[1],[2]

3,181

3,042

[3]

2,628

[3]

Subscription and SaaS

Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]

Revenue

[1],[2]

1,877

1,303

[3]

927

[3]

Total license and subscription and SaaS

Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]

Revenue

5,058

4,345

3,555

Services

Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]

Revenue

[1],[2]

5,753

5,268

[3]

4,781

[3]

Software maintenance

Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]

Revenue

4,754

4,351

3,919

Professional services

Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 999

$ 917

$ 862

[1]

Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings is being presented separately (refer to Note A).

[2]

Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note D): License January 31, 2020: $1,569 million, February 1, 2019: $1,176 million, February 2, 2018: $715 million; Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $342 million, February 1, 2019: $217 million, February 2, 2018: $124 million; Services January 31, 2020: $1,459 million, February 1, 2019: $1,003 million, February 2, 2018: $671 million.

[3]

Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Segment Information (Schedule_2

Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2020

Nov. 01, 2019

Aug. 02, 2019

May 03, 2019

Feb. 01, 2019

Nov. 02, 2018

Aug. 03, 2018

May 04, 2018

Jan. 31, 2020

Feb. 01, 2019

Feb. 02, 2018

Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 3,073

$ 2,656

$ 2,632

$ 2,450

$ 2,759

$ 2,363

$ 2,332

$ 2,159

$ 10,811

[1],[2]

$ 9,613

[1],[2],[3]

$ 8,336

[1],[2],[3]

United States

Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

Revenue

5,405

4,696

4,200

International

Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

Revenue

$ 5,406

$ 4,917

$ 4,136

[1]

Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings is being presented separately (refer to Note A).

[2]

Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note D): License January 31, 2020: $1,569 million, February 1, 2019: $1,176 million, February 2, 2018: $715 million; Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $342 million, February 1, 2019: $217 million, February 2, 2018: $124 million; Services January 31, 2020: $1,459 million, February 1, 2019: $1,003 million, February 2, 2018: $671 million.

[3]

Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Segment Information (Schedule_3

Segment Information (Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 1,069	$ 962
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	860	849
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 209	$ 113

Selected Quarterly Financial _3

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Nov. 01, 2019	Aug. 02, 2019	May 03, 2019	Feb. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	Aug. 03, 2018	May 04, 2018	Jan. 31, 2020		Feb. 01, 2019	[3]	Feb. 02, 2018	[3]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenue	$ 3,073	$ 2,656	$ 2,632	$ 2,450	$ 2,759	$ 2,363	$ 2,332	$ 2,159	$ 10,811	[1],[2]	$ 9,613	[1],[2]	$ 8,336	[1],[2]
Net income	$ 321	$ 407	$ 5,303	$ 380	$ 496	$ 422	$ 433	$ 299	$ 6,412		$ 1,650		$ 437
Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.98	$ 12.72	$ 0.91	$ 1.19	$ 1.01	$ 1.04	$ 0.73	$ 15.37		$ 3.99		$ 1.07
Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ 0.76	$ 0.96	$ 12.47	$ 0.89	$ 1.17	$ 1	$ 1.03	$ 0.71	$ 15.08		$ 3.92		$ 1.04
[1]	Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings is being presented separately (refer to Note A).
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note D): License January 31, 2020: $1,569 million, February 1, 2019: $1,176 million, February 2, 2018: $715 million; Subscription and SaaS January 31, 2020: $342 million, February 1, 2019: $217 million, February 2, 2018: $124 million; Services January 31, 2020: $1,459 million, February 1, 2019: $1,003 million, February 2, 2018: $671 million.
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note B).

Schedule II - Valuation and Q_2

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2019	Feb. 02, 2018
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 283	$ 310	$ 253
Tax Valuation Allowance Charged to Income Tax Provision	89	65	99
Tax Valuation Allowance Credited to Other Accounts	0	(32)	0
Tax Valuation Allowance Credited to Income Tax Provision	(40)	(60)	(42)
Balance at End of Period	$ 332	$ 283	$ 310

Uncategorized Items - vmw-13120

Label	Element	Value
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ 3,000,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	(30,000,000)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	(15,000,000)
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	3,000,000
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (15,000,000)