Vmware (VMW) 10-Q 4 Sep 20 2021 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 28, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jul. 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 Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001124610
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-29
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		112,905,338
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		307,221,836

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	$ 2,875	$ 2,632	[3]	$ 5,609	$ 5,082	[3]
Operating expenses:
Research and development	[1],[4]	679	614	[3]	1,344	1,204	[3]
Sales and marketing	[1],[4]	897	888	[3]	1,814	1,756	[3]
General and administrative	[1],[4]	277	223	[3]	523	432	[3]
Realignment and loss on disposition	[1],[4]	0	0	[3]	4	0	[3]
Operating income		534	466	[3]	953	820	[3]
Investment income		1	14	[3]	7	28	[3]
Interest expense		(55)	(34)	[3]	(104)	(68)	[3]
Other income (expense), net		15	41	[3]	8	58	[3]
Total income before income tax		495	487	[3]	864	838	[3]
Income tax provision (benefit)		48	(4,798)	[3]	31	(4,812)	[3]
Net income		447	5,285	[3]	833	5,650	[3]
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests		0	(18)	[3]	0	(33)	[3]
Net income attributable to VMware, Inc.		$ 447	$ 5,303	[3]	$ 833	$ 5,683	[3]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B (in USD per share)		$ 1.06	$ 12.72	[3]	$ 1.99	$ 13.62	[3]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B (in USD per share)		$ 1.06	$ 12.47	[3]	$ 1.97	$ 13.34	[3]
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (in shares)		420,031	416,983	[3]	419,208	417,310	[3]
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (in shares)		423,050	425,091	[3]	422,428	426,044	[3]
Cost of license revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		$ 0	$ 0		$ 1	$ 1
Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		5	3		9	6
Cost of services revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		26	20		48	38
Research and development
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		132	109		257	211
Sales and marketing
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		88	68		159	129
General and administrative
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		42	34		91	64
License
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	719	773	[3]	1,379	1,419	[3]
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1],[4]	35	38	[3]	74	74	[3]
License | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		364	360		687	639
Subscription and SaaS
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	631	439	[3]	1,204	850	[3]
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1],[4]	132	97	[3]	258	191	[3]
Subscription and SaaS | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		122	79		237	151
Services
Revenue:
Revenue	[1],[2]	1,525	1,420	[3]	3,026	2,813	[3]
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue	[1],[4]	321	306	[3]	639	605	[3]
Services | Dell
Revenue:
Revenue		$ 478	$ 350		$ 921	$ 676
[1]	Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings, as well as the related cost of subscription and SaaS revenue, are being presented separately (refer to Note A).
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note C):License$364 $360 $687 $639Subscription and SaaS122 79 237 151Services478 350 921 676
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).
[4]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows:Cost of license revenue$— $— $1 $1Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue5 3 9 6Cost of services revenue26 20 48 38Research and development132 109 257 211Sales and marketing88 68 159 129General and administrative42 34 91 64

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	[1]	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	[1]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 447	$ 5,285		$ 833	$ 5,650
Changes in fair value of effective foreign currency forward contracts:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of $1, $—, ($1) and $—	5	3		(5)	6
Reclassification of (gains) losses realized during the period, net of tax (provision) benefit of $1, $—, $— and $—	3	(2)		0	(1)
Net change in fair value of effective foreign currency forward contracts	8	1		(5)	5
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1	0		0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	9	1		(5)	5
Comprehensive income, net of taxes	456	5,286		828	5,655
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(18)		0	(33)
Comprehensive income attributable to VMware, Inc.	$ 456	$ 5,304		$ 828	$ 5,688
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on effective foreign currency forward contracts	$ 1	$ 0	$ (1)	$ 0
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassification of (gains) losses realized on effective foreign currency forward contracts	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,703	$ 2,915
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6 and $7	1,970	1,883
Due from related parties, net	897	1,457
Other current assets	457	436
Total current assets	8,027	6,691
Property and equipment, net	1,302	1,280
Other assets	2,381	2,266
Deferred tax assets	5,809	5,556
Intangible assets, net	1,109	1,172
Goodwill	9,547	9,329
Total assets	28,175	26,294
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	216	208
Accrued expenses and other	2,195	2,151
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings	1,500	2,747
Unearned revenue	5,215	5,218
Total current liabilities	9,126	10,324
Note payable to Dell	270	270
Long-term debt	4,714	2,731
Unearned revenue	4,170	4,050
Income tax payable	783	817
Operating lease liabilities	781	746
Other liabilities	424	347
Total liabilities	20,268	19,285
Contingencies (refer to Note D)
Stockholders’ equity:
Additional paid-in capital	2,070	2,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9)	(4)
Retained earnings	5,842	5,009
Total stockholders’ equity	7,907	7,009
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	28,175	26,294
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	1	1
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	$ 3	$ 3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 6	$ 7
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,500,000,000	2,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	113,248,000	110,484,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	113,248,000	110,484,000
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	307,222,000	307,222,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	307,222,000	307,222,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	[1]
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 833	$ 5,650
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	496	407
Stock-based compensation	565	449
Deferred income taxes, net	(196)	(4,955)
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities, net	(6)	(20)
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, revaluation and impairment, net	7	(4)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	8	0
Other	(2)	2
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(79)	116
Other current assets and other assets	(345)	(356)
Due to/from related parties, net	560	298
Accounts payable	11	7
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	207	9
Income taxes payable	(51)	(11)
Unearned revenue	86	443
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,094	2,035
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(163)	(163)
Purchases of strategic investments	(11)	(8)
Proceeds from disposition of assets	21	22
Business combinations, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible assets	(335)	(384)
Net cash paid on disposition of a business	0	(5)
Net cash used in investing activities	(488)	(538)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	142	152
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,979	0
Repayment of current portion of long-term debt	(1,257)	0
Repurchase of common stock	(311)	(1,037)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	(276)	(351)
Payment to acquire non-controlling interests	(91)	0
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	(1)	(1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	185	(1,237)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	1,791	260
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period	3,031	3,596
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period	4,822	3,856
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	91	64
Cash paid for taxes, net	282	188
Non-cash items:
Changes in capital additions, accrued but not paid	$ (7)	$ (5)
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED 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	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentRetained Earnings
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2019	[1]					111,000		300,000
Balance at Feb. 01, 2019	[1]	$ 2,891				$ 1		$ 3	$ 2,959		$ (1,096)		$ (2)	$ 1,026	$ 2	$ 2
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (in shares)	[1]					1,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	[1]	106							106
Issuance of stock-based awards in acquisition	[1]	2							2
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)				(5,695)		(6,000)	[1]
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(1,037)	[1]	$ (1,037)					(778)	[1]	(259)	[1]
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)	[1]					5,000
Issuance of restricted stock	[1]	0
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (in shares)	[1]					(2,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	[1]	(348)							(348)
Stock-based compensation	[1]	449							402					47
Amount due from tax sharing arrangement	[1]	85							85
Investment from Dell, net	[1]	27							16					11
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	5											5
Transactions with Pivotal’s non-controlling stockholders	[1]	39							(7)					46
Net income (loss)	[1]	5,650									5,683			(33)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 02, 2019	[1]					109,000		300,000
Balance at Aug. 02, 2019	[1]	7,871				$ 1		$ 3	2,437		4,330		3	1,097
Balance (in shares) at May. 03, 2019	[1]					110,000		300,000
Balance at May. 03, 2019	[1]	2,834				$ 1		$ 3	2,460		(714)		2	1,082
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	[1]	3							3
Issuance of stock-based awards in acquisition	[1]	2							2
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)				(2,431)		(2,000)	[1]
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(446)	[1]	$ (446)					(187)	[1]	(259)	[1]
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)	[1]					2,000
Issuance of restricted stock	[1]	0
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (in shares)	[1]					(1,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	[1]	(141)							(141)
Stock-based compensation	[1]	234							208					26
Amount due from tax sharing arrangement	[1]	85							85
Investment from Dell, net	[1]	2							1					1
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	1											1
Transactions with Pivotal’s non-controlling stockholders	[1]	12							6					6
Net income (loss)	[1]	5,285									5,303			(18)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 02, 2019	[1]					109,000		300,000
Balance at Aug. 02, 2019	[1]	7,871				$ 1		$ 3	2,437		4,330		3	$ 1,097
Balance (in 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)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (in shares)						2,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		142							142
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)				(2,459)		(2,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(311)		$ (311)					(311)
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)						5,000
Issuance of restricted stock		0
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (in shares)						(2,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock		(275)							(275)
Stock-based compensation		559							559
Amount due from tax sharing arrangement		(45)							(45)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(5)											(5)
Net income (loss)		833									833
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2020				113,248	307,222	113,000		307,000
Balance at Jul. 31, 2020		7,907				$ 1		$ 3	2,070		5,842		(9)
Balance (in shares) at May. 01, 2020						112,000		307,000
Balance at May. 01, 2020		7,428				$ 1		$ 3	2,047		5,395		(18)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (in shares)						1,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		31							31
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)				(919)		(1,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(130)		$ (130)					(130)
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)						2,000
Issuance of restricted stock		0
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock (in shares)						(1,000)
Shares withheld for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock		(120)							(120)
Stock-based compensation		287							287
Amount due from tax sharing arrangement		(45)							(45)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		9											9
Net income (loss)		447									447
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2020				113,248	307,222	113,000		307,000
Balance at Jul. 31, 2020		$ 7,907				$ 1		$ 3	$ 2,070		$ 5,842		$ (9)
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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 businesses 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. Accounting Principles The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Retrospective Combination of Historical Financial Statements In December 2019, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal, which was, at the time, a subsidiary of VMware’s parent company, Dell Technologies Inc. (“Dell”). The purchase of the controlling interest in Pivotal from Dell was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 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 condensed consolidated financial statements of VMware and notes thereto are presented on a combined basis, as both VMware and Pivotal were under common control for all periods presented. Of the total amount of consideration for the acquisition of the non-controlling interest in Pivotal, $155 million was recognized in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020 for amounts potentially owed to dissenting stockholders. During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, VMware paid $91 million to dissenting stockholders of Pivotal, representing a portion of the amount accrued as of January 31, 2020 . Unaudited Interim Financial Information The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, for a fair statement of VMware’s condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year 2021. Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in VMware’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 26, 2020. Effective September 7, 2016, Dell (formerly Denali Holding Inc.) acquired EMC Corporation (“EMC”), VMware’s parent company, including EMC’s majority control of VMware. As of July 31, 2020 , Dell controlled 80.4% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.4% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 31 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. As VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Dell, its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with Dell’s financial statements. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s related party transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries may not be considered arm’s length with an unrelated third party. Therefore, the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had VMware engaged in such transactions with an unrelated third party during all periods presented. Accordingly, VMware’s historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be in the future, if and when VMware contracts at arm’s length with unrelated third parties for products and services the Company receives from and provides to Dell. Principles of Consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. 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 condensed consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. As part of the acquisition of Pivotal, VMware acquired the non-controlling interests in Pivotal from the holders of Pivotal Class A common stock, and has held 100% of the controlling financial interest in Pivotal since December 2019. 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 were reclassified to additional paid-in capital on the condensed 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 condensed consolidated statements of cash flows based upon the nature of the underlying transaction. Intra-Group Transfer of Intellectual Property During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company completed an intra-group transfer of certain of its intellectual property rights (the “IP”) to the Company’s Irish subsidiary, resulting in a discrete tax benefit of $59 million recognized with a deferred tax asset. This deferred tax asset was recognized as a result of the book and tax basis difference on the IP transferred and was based on the IP’s current fair value. 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. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty and therefore require increased judgment. These estimates and assumptions may change in future periods and will be recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements as new events occur and additional information becomes known. To the extent the Company’s actual results differ materially from those estimates and assumptions, VMware’s future financial statements could be affected. Subscription and SaaS Revenue Effective with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware is presenting new revenue and cost of revenue line items entitled “subscription and SaaS revenue” and “cost of 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 condensed consolidated statements of income. In light of the Company’s recent acquisitions, management decided to separately present revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings as management believes it provides a more meaningful representation of the nature of its revenue. Revenue and related costs from prior periods were reclassified to conform to the current 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): Three Months Ended August 2, 2019 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 1,011 $ (238 ) $ — $ 773 Subscription and SaaS — 306 133 439 Services 1,428 (68 ) 60 1,420 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 50 (12 ) — 38 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 73 24 97 Cost of services revenue 315 (61 ) 52 306 Six Months Ended August 2, 2019 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 1,879 $ (460 ) $ — $ 1,419 Subscription and SaaS — 591 259 850 Services 2,826 (131 ) 118 2,813 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 101 (27 ) — 74 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 142 49 191 Cost of services revenue 617 (115 ) 103 605 (1) Includes adjustments related to the recast of prior periods resulting from the acquisition of Pivotal. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Effective February 1, 2020, VMware adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires the measurement and recognition of current expected credit losses for financial assets. The standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and R

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations	Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations Revenue Contract Assets A contract asset is recognized when a conditional right to consideration exists and transfer of control has occurred. Contract assets include fixed fee professional services where transfer of services has occurred in advance of the Company’s right to invoice. Contract assets are classified as accounts receivables upon invoicing. Contract assets are included in other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets were $39 million and $26 million as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , 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 July 31, 2020 , customer deposits related to customer prepayments and cloud credits of $277 million were included in accrued expenses and other, and $149 million were included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Commissions Deferred commissions are classified as current or non-current based on the duration of the expected period of benefit. Deferred commissions, including the employer portion of payroll taxes, included in other current assets as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 were $24 million and $13 million , respectively. Deferred commissions included in other assets were $994 million and $938 million as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , respectively. Amortization expense for deferred commissions was included in sales and marketing on the condensed consolidated statements of income and was $106 million and $206 million during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , respectively, and $89 million and $178 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. Unearned Revenue Unearned revenue as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Unearned license revenue $ 11 $ 19 Unearned subscription and SaaS revenue 1,619 1,534 Unearned software maintenance revenue 6,696 6,700 Unearned professional services revenue 1,059 1,015 Total unearned revenue $ 9,385 $ 9,268 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. 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 July 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 three months ended July 31, 2020 were $2.0 billion and $1.8 billion , respectively, and did not include amounts for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premises licenses. Total billings and revenue recognized during the six months ended July 31, 2020 were $3.7 billion and $3.6 billion , respectively, and did not include amounts for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premises licenses. During the three and six months ended July 31, 2020, VMware also acquired $27 million and $30 million , respectively, in unearned revenue in connection with business combinations. Revenue recognized during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 was $1.6 billion and $3.1 billion , respectively, and did not include amounts for performance obligations that were fully satisfied upon delivery, such as on-premises 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 July 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 January 31, 2020 , the aggregate transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $10.3 billion , of which approximately 54% was expected to be recognized as revenue during fiscal 2021, and the remainder thereafter.

Related Parties

Related Parties	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Parties	Related Parties The information provided below includes a summary of transactions with Dell and Dell’s consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, “Dell”). Transactions with Dell VMware and Dell engaged in the following ongoing related party transactions, which resulted in revenue and receipts, and unearned revenue for VMware: • Pursuant to original equipment manufacturer (“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. During the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , revenue from Dell accounted for 34% and 33% of VMware’s consolidated revenue, respectively. During the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , revenue recognized on transactions where Dell acted as an OEM accounted for 12% of revenue from Dell, or 4% of VMware’s consolidated revenue. During the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , revenue from Dell accounted for 30% and 29% of VMware’s consolidated revenue, respectively. During the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , revenue recognized on transactions where Dell acted as an OEM accounted for 12% of revenue from Dell, or 4% of VMware’s consolidated revenue. Dell purchases VMware products and services directly from VMware, as well as through VMware’s channel partners. Information about VMware’s revenue and receipts, and unearned revenue from such arrangements, for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenue and Receipts Unearned Revenue Three Months Ended Six Months Ended As of July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, July 31, January 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2020 Reseller revenue $ 948 $ 778 $ 1,810 $ 1,443 $ 4,204 $ 3,787 Internal-use revenue 16 11 35 23 33 57 Collaborative technology project receipts 3 2 6 4 n/a n/a Customer deposits resulting from transactions with Dell were $203 million and $194 million as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , respectively. VMware and Dell engaged in the following ongoing related party transactions, which resulted in costs to VMware: • VMware purchases and leases products and purchases services from Dell. • From time to time, VMware and Dell enter into agreements to collaborate on technology projects, and VMware pays Dell for services provided to VMware by Dell related to such projects. • In certain geographic regions where VMware does not have an established legal entity, VMware contracts with Dell subsidiaries for support services and support from Dell personnel who are managed by VMware. The costs incurred by Dell on VMware’s behalf related to these employees are charged to VMware with a mark-up intended to approximate costs that would have been incurred had VMware contracted for such services with an unrelated third party. These costs are included as expenses on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income and primarily include salaries, benefits, travel and occupancy expenses. Dell also incurs certain administrative costs on VMware’s behalf in the United States (“U.S.”) that are recorded as expenses on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income. • In certain geographic regions, Dell files a consolidated indirect tax return, which includes value added taxes and other indirect taxes collected by VMware from its customers. VMware remits the indirect taxes to Dell, and Dell remits the tax payment to the foreign governments on VMware’s behalf. • From time to time, VMware invoices end users on behalf of Dell for certain services rendered by Dell. Cash related to these services is collected from the end user by VMware and remitted to Dell. • From time to time, VMware 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): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services (1) $ 45 $ 56 $ 89 $ 136 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 15 27 42 64 (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. 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 condensed 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 $18 million and $31 million during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , respectively, and $12 million and $25 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell Payments made to Dell pursuant to the tax sharing agreement were $142 million and $167 million during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , respectively, and $52 million and $89 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. Payments from VMware to Dell under the tax sharing agreement relate to VMware’s portion of federal income taxes on Dell’s consolidated tax return as well as state tax payments for combined states. The timing of the tax payments due to and from related parties is governed by the tax sharing agreement. VMware’s portion of the mandatory one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries (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”). In December 2019, VMware amended the tax sharing agreement with Dell in connection with, and effective as of, the Pivotal acquisition. The tax sharing agreement with Dell, as amended and subject to certain exceptions, generally limits VMware’s maximum annual tax liability to Dell to the amount VMware would owe on a separate tax return basis. Subject to this cap for periods following the Pivotal acquisition, 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 three and six months ended July 31, 2020 was $45 million . The amount recognized in additional paid-in capital during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 was $85 million , primarily due to a reduction in Transition Tax liability based on the terms of the Letter Agreement and certain tax attribute determinations made by Dell. As a result of the activity under the tax sharing agreement with Dell, amounts due to Dell were $521 million and $529 million as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , respectively, primarily related to VMware’s estimated tax obligation resulting from the Transition Tax. The Company expects to pay the remainder of its Transition Tax over a period of five years . Pivotal Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell Pivotal continues 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 initial public offering (“IPO”) in April 2018. This has reduced the amount of benefit or expense received by Pivotal since the IPO to the amount of benefit or expense Dell realizes from Pivotal’s inclusion on unitary state tax returns. 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. In April 2019, Pivotal and Dell amended their tax sharing agreement with regard to the treatment of certain U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implications not explicitly covered by the original terms of the tax sharing agreement. The amendment resulted in $27 million recognized as a component of additional paid-in capital during the six months ended August 2, 2019 and it was not material during the three months ended August 2, 2019 . 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): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Due from related parties, current $ 1,027 $ 1,618 Due to related parties, current (1) 130 161 Due from related parties, net, current $ 897 $ 1,457 (1) Includes an immaterial amount related to the Company’s current operating lease liabilities due to related parties. 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 . Amounts in due from related parties, net, excluding DFS and tax obligations, include the current portion of amounts due to and due from related parties. Amounts included in due from related parties, net are generally settled in cash within 60 days of each quarter-end. Notes Payable to Dell As of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , VMware had an outstanding promissory note payable to Dell in the principal amount of $270 million due December 1, 2022 . The note may be prepaid without penalty or premium. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears at the annual rate of 1.75% . During the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 and August 2, 2019 , interest expense on the notes payable to Dell was not significant.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Litigation On June 4, 2020, purported Pivotal stockholder Kenia Lopez filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court against Dell, VMware, Michael Dell, Robert Mee and Cynthia Gaylor. The claims include breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting, all tied to VMware’s acquisition of Pivotal. On July 16, 2020, purported Pivotal stockholder Stephanie Howarth filed a similar lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court against the same defendants asserting the same types of claims. These matters have been consolidated and are in the early stages of litigation. 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 loss is not probable and reasonably estimable. The Company intends to vigorously defend against these securities class actions. On April 25, 2019, Cirba Inc. (“Cirba”) filed a lawsuit against VMware in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Delaware Court”), 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 Delaware 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. The trial on Cirba’s claims in the Delaware Court 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, which reflects the estimated losses that are considered both probable and reasonably estimable at this time. The parties filed post-trial motions in which VMware moved to set aside the verdict and reduce the damages award, and Cirba moved for a permanent injunction, enhanced damages, set an ongoing royalty rate, and for an award of pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and supplemental damages. The parties held a hearing with the Delaware Court on those motions on May 15, 2020, and the Delaware Court has taken those motions under advisement. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter, including, if necessary, via an appeal. 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 condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , and the charge was included in general and administrative on the condensed consolidated statement of income for the year ended January 31, 2020 . 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 an additional four patents. The court in that action transferred the case to the District of Delaware. On March 23, 2020, Cirba filed a counterclaim asserting one additional patent against VMware. Overall, the Company is unable at this time to assess whether or to what extent it may be found liable on the new patent claim and, if found liable, what the damages may be, and believes a loss is not probable and reasonably estimable. The Company intends to vigorously defend against this matter. 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 has held meetings with the California AG’s representatives, 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 condensed consolidated financial statements. VMware accrues for a liability when a determination has been made that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If only a range can be estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, an accrual is recorded for the minimum amount in the range. Significant judgment is required in both the determination that the occurrence of a loss is probable and is reasonably estimable. In making such judgments, VMware considers the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. Legal costs are generally recognized as expense when incurred. VMware is also subject to other legal, administrative and regulatory proceedings, claims, demands and investigations in the ordinary course of business or in connection with business mergers and acquisitions, including claims with respect to commercial, contracting and sales practices, product liability, intellectual property, employment, corporate and securities law, class action, whistleblower and other matters. From time to time, VMware also receives inquiries from and has discussions with government entities and stockholders on various matters. As of July 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 condensed consolidated financial statements. Contractual Commitments From time to time, VMware enters into arrangements with minimum purchase commitments in the ordinary course of business. New material purchase commitments in fiscal 2021 have totaled $1.2 billion . Minimum payments under these new commitments as of July 31, 2020 are $250 million for fiscal 2022, $250 million for fiscal 2023 and $700 million prior to the end of fiscal 2024.

Business Combinations, Definite

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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 Acquisition of Datrium, Inc. During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, VMware completed the acquisition of Datrium, Inc., a provider of cloud-native disaster recovery solutions, to broaden the VMware Site Recovery Disaster Recovery as a Service offerings. The total purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $137 million . The purchase price primarily included $25 million of identifiable intangible assets and $91 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets, which primarily consisted of completed technology, have estimated useful lives of three years to five years . Acquisition of Lastline, Inc. During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, VMware completed the acquisition of Lastline, Inc., a provider of network-based security breach detection products and services, to enhance capabilities for network detection and threat analysis on VMware NSX and SD-WAN offerings. The total purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $114 million . The purchase price primarily included $29 million of identifiable intangible assets and $86 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets, which primarily consisted of completed technology, have estimated useful lives of one year to four years . Acquisition of Nyansa, Inc. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, VMware completed the acquisition of Nyansa, Inc., a developer of artificial intelligence-based network analytics, to accelerate the delivery of end-to-end monitoring and troubleshooting capacities within VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud. The total purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $38 million . The purchase price primarily included $14 million of identifiable intangible assets and $24 million of goodwill that is no t expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets, which primarily consisted of completed technology, have estimated useful lives of one year to four years . Other Fiscal 2021 Acquisitions During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, VMware completed two other acquisitions, which were not material individually to the condensed consolidated financial statements. VMware expects these acquisitions to enhance its product features and capabilities for its VMware Carbon Black Cloud and vRealize Operations offerings. The aggregate purchase price for these two acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $40 million and primarily included $31 million of identifiable intangible assets and $16 million of goodwill, of which $24 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets, which primarily consisted of completed technology, have estimated useful lives of one year to five years . The pro forma financial information assuming these fiscal 2021 acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year of acquisition, as well as the revenue and earnings generated during the current fiscal year, were not material for disclosure purposes. Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net As of the periods presented, definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): July 31, 2020 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 5.5 $ 970 $ (432 ) $ 538 Customer relationships and customer lists 11.4 730 (234 ) 496 Trademarks and tradenames 7.6 132 (68 ) 64 Other 2.0 21 (10 ) 11 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,853 $ (744 ) $ 1,109 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 Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $81 million and $161 million during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , respectively, and $70 million and $140 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. Based on intangible assets recorded as of July 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): Remainder of 2021 $ 163 2022 284 2023 234 2024 187 2025 101 Thereafter 140 Total $ 1,109 Goodwill The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended July 31, 2020 (table in millions): Balance, January 31, 2020 $ 9,329 Increase in goodwill related to business combinations 218 Balance, July 31, 2020 $ 9,547

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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 performance stock unit (“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): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. $ 447 $ 5,303 $ 833 $ 5,683 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 420,031 416,983 419,208 417,310 Effect of other dilutive securities 3,019 8,108 3,220 8,734 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 423,050 425,091 422,428 426,044 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 1.06 $ 12.72 $ 1.99 $ 13.62 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 1.06 $ 12.47 $ 1.97 $ 13.34 The following table sets forth the weighted-average common share equivalents of Class A common stock that were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculations during the periods presented because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options 170 — 233 — Restricted stock units 5,727 458 4,664 251 Total 5,897 458 4,897 251

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Res

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.7 billion and $2.9 billion as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , respectively. Cash equivalents were $3.9 billion as of July 31, 2020 and consisted of money-market funds of $3.9 billion and time deposits of $40 million . Cash equivalents were $2.3 billion as of January 31, 2020 and consisted of money-market funds of $2.2 billion and time deposits of $102 million . 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 (table in millions): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,703 $ 2,915 Restricted cash within other current assets 85 83 Restricted cash within other assets 34 33 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 4,822 $ 3,031 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	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Unsecured Senior Notes On April 7, 2020, VMware issued three series of unsecured senior notes pursuant to a public debt offering. The proceeds from the issuance were $2.0 billion , net of debt discount of $3 million and debt issuance costs of $17 million . VMware also has three series of unsecured senior notes issued on August 21, 2017 (collectively with the notes issued April 7, 2020, the “Senior Notes”). The carrying value of the Senior Notes as of the periods presented was as follows (amounts in millions): July 31, January 31, Effective Interest Rate 2020 2020 Senior Notes issued August 21, 2017: 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020 $ — $ 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% Senior Notes issued April 7, 2020: 4.50% Senior Note Due May 15, 2025 750 — 4.70% 4.65% Senior Note Due May 15, 2027 500 — 4.80% 4.70% Senior Note Due May 15, 2030 750 — 4.86% Total principal amount 4,750 4,000 Less: unamortized discount (7 ) (5 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (29 ) (16 ) Net carrying amount 4,714 3,979 Current portion of long-term debt — 1,248 Long-term debt $ 4,714 $ 2,731 On May 11, 2020, VMware exercised a make-whole call and redeemed the $1.3 billion unsecured senior note due August 21, 2020 at a premium. The loss on extinguishment of debt was not material during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 and was recognized in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Interest on the Senior Notes issued on April 7, 2020 is payable semiannually in arrears, on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning November 15, 2020. The interest rate on each note issued on April 7, 2020 is subject to adjustment based on certain rating events. Interest on the Senior Notes issued on August 21, 2017 is payable semiannually in arrears, on February 21 and August 21 of each year. Interest expense was $49 million and $88 million during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , respectively, and $32 million and $65 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. Interest expense, which included amortization of discount and issuance costs, was recognized on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The discount and issuance costs are amortized over the term of the Senior Notes on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method. The Senior Notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time at VMware’s option, subject to a make-whole premium. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change-of-control triggering events and certain downgrades of the ratings on the Senior Notes, VMware may be required to repurchase the notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the date of repurchase. The Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with VMware’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes contain restrictive covenants that, in certain circumstances, limit VMware’s ability to create certain liens, to enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions and to consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of VMware’s assets. Refer to Note C for disclosure regarding the note payable to Dell. Revolving Credit Facility On September 12, 2017, VMware entered into an unsecured credit agreement establishing a revolving credit facility 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 July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , there was no outstanding borrowing 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 three and six months ended July 31, 2020 and August 2, 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 provided the Company with a borrowing capacity of up to $2.0 billion through February 7, 2020, for general corporate purposes. The Term Loan matures during the third quarter of fiscal 2021, 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 July 31, 2020 , the weighted-average interest rate on the outstanding Term Loan was 1.05% . As of July 31, 2020 and 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets, with no remaining amount available for additional borrowings. The Term Loan contains certain representations, warranties and covenants. Interest expense for the Term Loan, including amortization of issuance costs, was not significant during the three months ended July 31, 2020 and was $14 million during the six months ended July 31, 2020 .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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 inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not 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. 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 that were required to be measured at fair value as of the periods presented (tables in millions): July 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 3,856 $ — $ 3,856 Time deposits (1) — 40 40 Total cash equivalents $ 3,856 $ 40 $ 3,896 January 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,158 $ — $ 2,158 Time deposits (1) — 102 102 Total cash equivalents $ 2,158 $ 102 $ 2,260 (1) 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 $276 million and $269 million as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , respectively. The fair value of the Senior Notes was approximately $5.3 billion and $4.1 billion as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , respectively. The fair value of the Term Loan approximated its carrying value as of July 31, 2020 and 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. There is no net impact to the condensed consolidated statements of income since changes in the fair value of the assets 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 $123 million and $106 million as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , respectively, and were included in other assets and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively. 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 July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , investments in privately held companies, which consisted primarily of equity securities, had a carrying value of $155 million and $159 million , respectively, and were included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses recognized by the Company on these securities were not significant during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 . The Company recognized an unrealized gain of $23 million on these securities during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019

Derivatives and Hedging Activit

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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 and by monitoring credit ratings, credit spreads 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets and is subsequently reclassified to the related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. During the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 and August 2, 2019 , the effective portion of gains or losses reclassified to the condensed consolidated statements of income was not significant. Interest charges or forward points on VMware’s forward contracts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and were recorded to the related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the interest charges are incurred. These forward contracts have contractual maturities of twelve months or less, and as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $254 million and $480 million , respectively. The notional value represents the gross amount of foreign currency that will be bought or sold upon maturity of the forward contract. The fair value of these forward contracts was not significant as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 . During the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 and August 2, 2019 , all cash flow hedges were considered effective. Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedges VMware has established a program that utilizes forward contracts to offset the foreign currency risk associated with net outstanding monetary asset and liability positions. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under applicable accounting guidance, and therefore all changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are reported in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. These forward contracts generally have a contractual maturity of one month , and as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $3.8 billion and $1.1 billion , respectively. The notional value represents the gross amount of foreign currency that will be bought or sold upon maturity of the forward contract. The fair value of these forward contracts was not significant as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 . During the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , VMware recognized losses of $48 million and $33 million , respectively, related to the settlement of forward contracts. The gains recognized during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 were $26 million and $53 million , respectively. Gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The combined gains and losses related to the settlement of forward contracts and the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 resulted in net gains of $12 million and $13 million , respectively. Net gains related to the settlement of forward contracts and the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities were $12 million and $18 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. Net gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Leases

Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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 . Lease expense recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income was $53 million and $110 million during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , respectively, and $50 million and $98 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. The components of lease expense during the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Operating lease expense $ 44 $ 41 $ 90 $ 80 Finance lease expense: Amortization of ROU assets $ 1 $ 1 $ 3 $ 1 Interest on lease liabilities 1 — 1 — Total finance lease expense $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ 1 Short-term lease expense $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 Variable lease expense $ 7 $ 8 $ 15 $ 16 Total lease expense $ 53 $ 50 $ 110 $ 98 From time to time, VMware enters into lease arrangements with Dell. Lease expense incurred for arrangements with Dell was not significant during the periods presented . The Company subleases certain leased office space to third parties when it determines there is excess leased capacity. Sublease income was not significant during the periods presented . Supplemental cash flow information related to operating and finance leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 81 $ 83 Operating cash flows from finance leases 1 — Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 1 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 100 $ 114 Finance leases 1 63 Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented was as follows (table in millions): July 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 908 $ 56 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 112 $ 4 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 781 51 Total lease liabilities $ 893 $ 55 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Current lease liabilities are included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Non-current operating lease liabilities are presented as operating lease liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Non-current finance lease liabilities are included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease term and discount rate related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented were as follows: July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 12.7 13.3 Finance leases 8.8 9.2 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.7 % 3.8 % Finance leases 2.9 % 3.1 % The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and finance leases as of the period presented (table in millions): July 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 63 $ 3 2022 154 6 2023 140 7 2024 111 7 2025 85 6 Thereafter 613 34 Total future minimum lease payments 1,166 63 Less: Imputed interest (273 ) (8 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 893 $ 55 (1) Total lease liabilities as of July 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $265 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 . Lease expense recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income was $53 million and $110 million during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 , respectively, and $50 million and $98 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. The components of lease expense during the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Operating lease expense $ 44 $ 41 $ 90 $ 80 Finance lease expense: Amortization of ROU assets $ 1 $ 1 $ 3 $ 1 Interest on lease liabilities 1 — 1 — Total finance lease expense $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ 1 Short-term lease expense $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 Variable lease expense $ 7 $ 8 $ 15 $ 16 Total lease expense $ 53 $ 50 $ 110 $ 98 From time to time, VMware enters into lease arrangements with Dell. Lease expense incurred for arrangements with Dell was not significant during the periods presented . The Company subleases certain leased office space to third parties when it determines there is excess leased capacity. Sublease income was not significant during the periods presented . Supplemental cash flow information related to operating and finance leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 81 $ 83 Operating cash flows from finance leases 1 — Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 1 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 100 $ 114 Finance leases 1 63 Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented was as follows (table in millions): July 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 908 $ 56 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 112 $ 4 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 781 51 Total lease liabilities $ 893 $ 55 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Current lease liabilities are included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Non-current operating lease liabilities are presented as operating lease liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Non-current finance lease liabilities are included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease term and discount rate related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented were as follows: July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 12.7 13.3 Finance leases 8.8 9.2 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.7 % 3.8 % Finance leases 2.9 % 3.1 % The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and finance leases as of the period presented (table in millions): July 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 63 $ 3 2022 154 6 2023 140 7 2024 111 7 2025 85 6 Thereafter 613 34 Total future minimum lease payments 1,166 63 Less: Imputed interest (273 ) (8 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 893 $ 55 (1) Total lease liabilities as of July 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $265 million .

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity VMware Stock Repurchases VMware purchases stock from time to time in open market transactions, subject to market conditions. The timing of any repurchases and the actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including VMware’s stock price, cash requirements for operations and business combinations, corporate, legal and regulatory requirements and other market and economic conditions. VMware is not obligated to purchase any shares under its stock repurchase programs. Purchases may be discontinued at any time VMware believes additional purchases are not warranted. From time to time, VMware also purchases stock in private transactions, such as those with Dell. All shares repurchased under VMware’s stock repurchase programs are retired. During May 2019, VMware’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion of Class A common stock through January 29, 2021. During July 2020, VMware’s board of directors extended authorization of the existing stock repurchase program through January 28, 2022 and authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1.0 billion of Class A common stock through January 28, 2022 . As of July 31, 2020 , the cumulative authorized amount remaining for stock repurchases was $1.7 billion . The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity during the periods presented (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Aggregate purchase price (1) $ 130 $ 446 $ 311 $ 1,037 Class A common stock repurchased 919 2,431 2,459 5,695 Weighted-average price per share $ 141.04 $ 183.53 $ 126.30 $ 182.06 (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 Restricted Stock VMware’s restricted stock primarily consists of RSU awards 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 granted to certain VMware executives and employees. PSU awards have performance conditions and, in certain cases, a time-based or market-based vesting component. Upon vesting, PSU awards convert into VMware’s Class A common stock at various ratios ranging from 0.1 to 2.0 shares per PSU, depending upon the degree of achievement of the performance or market-based target designated by each award. If minimum performance thresholds are not achieved, then no shares are issued. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity since January 31, 2020 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, January 31, 2020 17,474 $ 128.38 Granted 9,516 150.95 Vested (5,497 ) 110.07 Forfeited (1,285 ) 129.95 Outstanding, July 31, 2020 20,208 143.81 The aggregate vesting date fair value of VMware’s restricted stock that vested during the six months ended July 31, 2020 , was $751 million . As of July 31, 2020 , restricted stock representing 20.2 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock were outstanding, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $2.8 billion based on VMware’s closing stock price as of July 31, 2020 . Net Excess Tax Benefits Net excess tax benefits recognized in connection with stock-based awards are included in income tax benefit on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Net excess tax benefits recognized during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 were $16 million and $29 million , respectively, and were $35 million and $117 million during the three and six months ended August 2, 2019 , respectively. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the periods presented were as follows (tables in millions): Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance, January 31, 2020 $ — $ (4 ) $ (4 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of ($1), $—, and ($1) (5 ) — (5 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (5 ) — (5 ) Balance, July 31, 2020 $ (5 ) $ (4 ) $ (9 ) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Balance, February 1, 2019 $ 2 $ (4 ) $ (2 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of $—, $— and $— 6 — 6 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $— and $— (1 ) — (1 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 5 — 5 Balance, August 2, 2019 $ 7 $ (4 ) $ 3 The effective portion of gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments is reclassified to its related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. The amounts recorded to the related operating expense functional line items on the condensed consolidated statements of income were not significant to the individual functional line items during the periods presented .

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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 condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources and assess performance. VMware’s chief operating decision maker allocates resources and assesses performance based upon discrete financial information at the consolidated level. Revenue by type during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenue: License $ 719 $ 773 $ 1,379 $ 1,419 Subscription and SaaS 631 439 1,204 850 Total license and subscription and SaaS 1,350 1,212 2,583 2,269 Services: Software maintenance 1,270 1,172 2,515 2,319 Professional services 255 248 511 494 Total services 1,525 1,420 3,026 2,813 Total revenue $ 2,875 $ 2,632 $ 5,609 $ 5,082 Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 United States $ 1,439 $ 1,317 $ 2,802 $ 2,512 International 1,436 1,315 2,807 2,570 Total $ 2,875 $ 2,632 $ 5,609 $ 5,082 Revenue by geographic area is based on the ship-to addresses of VMware’s customers. No individual country other than the U.S. accounted for 10% or more of revenue during the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 and August 2, 2019 . Long-lived assets by geographic area, which primarily include property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 United States $ 864 $ 860 International 221 209 Total $ 1,085 $ 1,069 As of July 31, 2020 , the U.S. and India accounted for 80% and 10% of these assets, respectively. No individual country other than the U.S. accounted for 10% or more of these assets as of January 31, 2020 .

Overview and Basis of Present_2

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounting Principles, Retrospective Combination of Historical Financial Statements and Unaudited Interim Financial Information	Accounting Principles The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Retrospective Combination of Historical Financial Statements In December 2019, VMware completed the acquisition of Pivotal, which was, at the time, a subsidiary of VMware’s parent company, Dell Technologies Inc. (“Dell”). The purchase of the controlling interest in Pivotal from Dell was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 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 condensed consolidated financial statements of VMware and notes thereto are presented on a combined basis, as both VMware and Pivotal were under common control for all periods presented. Of the total amount of consideration for the acquisition of the non-controlling interest in Pivotal, $155 million was recognized in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2020 for amounts potentially owed to dissenting stockholders. During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, VMware paid $91 million to dissenting stockholders of Pivotal, representing a portion of the amount accrued as of January 31, 2020 . Unaudited Interim Financial Information The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, for a fair statement of VMware’s condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year 2021. Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in VMware’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 26, 2020. Effective September 7, 2016, Dell (formerly Denali Holding Inc.) acquired EMC Corporation (“EMC”), VMware’s parent company, including EMC’s majority control of VMware. As of July 31, 2020 , Dell controlled 80.4% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.4% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 31 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. As VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Dell, its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with Dell’s financial statements. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s related party transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries may not be considered arm’s length with an unrelated third party. Therefore, the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had VMware engaged in such transactions with an unrelated third party during all periods presented. Accordingly, VMware’s historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be in the future, if and when VMware contracts at arm’s length with unrelated third parties for products and services the Company receives from and provides to Dell.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. 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 condensed consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. As part of the acquisition of Pivotal, VMware acquired the non-controlling interests in Pivotal from the holders of Pivotal Class A common stock, and has held 100% of the controlling financial interest in Pivotal since December 2019. 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 were reclassified to additional paid-in capital on the condensed 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 condensed consolidated statements of cash flows based upon the nature of the underlying transaction.
Use of Accounting Estimates	Use of Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, trade receivable valuation, marketing development funds, expected period of benefit for deferred commissions, useful lives assigned to fixed assets and intangible assets, valuation of goodwill and definite-lived intangibles, income taxes, stock-based compensation and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty and therefore require increased judgment. These estimates and assumptions may change in future periods and will be recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements as new events occur and additional information becomes known. To the extent the Company’s actual results differ materially from those estimates and assumptions, VMware’s future financial statements could be affected.
Subscription and SaaS Revenue	Subscription and SaaS Revenue Effective with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, VMware is presenting new revenue and cost of revenue line items entitled “subscription and SaaS revenue” and “cost of 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 condensed consolidated statements of income. In light of the Company’s recent acquisitions, management decided to separately present revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings as management believes it provides a more meaningful representation of the nature of its revenue. Revenue and related costs from prior periods were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Effective February 1, 2020, VMware adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires the measurement and recognition of current expected credit losses for financial assets. The standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Derivative Instruments 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 and by monitoring credit ratings, credit spreads and other relevant public information about its counterparties. VMware does not, and does not intend to, use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Overview and Basis of Present_3

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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): Three Months Ended August 2, 2019 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 1,011 $ (238 ) $ — $ 773 Subscription and SaaS — 306 133 439 Services 1,428 (68 ) 60 1,420 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 50 (12 ) — 38 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 73 24 97 Cost of services revenue 315 (61 ) 52 306 Six Months Ended August 2, 2019 As Previously Reported Reclassification For New Revenue Line Pivotal Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue: License $ 1,879 $ (460 ) $ — $ 1,419 Subscription and SaaS — 591 259 850 Services 2,826 (131 ) 118 2,813 Operating expenses: Cost of license revenue 101 (27 ) — 74 Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue — 142 49 191 Cost of services revenue 617 (115 ) 103 605 (1) Includes adjustments related to the recast of prior periods resulting from the acquisition of Pivotal.

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_2

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Unearned license revenue $ 11 $ 19 Unearned subscription and SaaS revenue 1,619 1,534 Unearned software maintenance revenue 6,696 6,700 Unearned professional services revenue 1,059 1,015 Total unearned revenue $ 9,385 $ 9,268

Related Parties (Tables)

Related Parties (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services (1) $ 45 $ 56 $ 89 $ 136 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 15 27 42 64 (1) Amount includes indirect taxes that were remitted to Dell during the periods presented. for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenue and Receipts Unearned Revenue Three Months Ended Six Months Ended As of July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, July 31, January 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2020 Reseller revenue $ 948 $ 778 $ 1,810 $ 1,443 $ 4,204 $ 3,787 Internal-use revenue 16 11 35 23 33 57 Collaborative technology project receipts 3 2 6 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): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Due from related parties, current $ 1,027 $ 1,618 Due to related parties, current (1) 130 161 Due from related parties, net, current $ 897 $ 1,457 (1) Includes an immaterial amount related to the Company’s current operating lease liabilities due to related parties.

Business Combinations, Defini_2

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	As of the periods presented, definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): July 31, 2020 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 5.5 $ 970 $ (432 ) $ 538 Customer relationships and customer lists 11.4 730 (234 ) 496 Trademarks and tradenames 7.6 132 (68 ) 64 Other 2.0 21 (10 ) 11 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,853 $ (744 ) $ 1,109 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
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense	Based on intangible assets recorded as of July 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): Remainder of 2021 $ 163 2022 284 2023 234 2024 187 2025 101 Thereafter 140 Total $ 1,109
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended July 31, 2020 (table in millions): Balance, January 31, 2020 $ 9,329 Increase in goodwill related to business combinations 218 Balance, July 31, 2020 $ 9,547

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net income attributable to VMware, Inc. $ 447 $ 5,303 $ 833 $ 5,683 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 420,031 416,983 419,208 417,310 Effect of other dilutive securities 3,019 8,108 3,220 8,734 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 423,050 425,091 422,428 426,044 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $ 1.06 $ 12.72 $ 1.99 $ 13.62 Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $ 1.06 $ 12.47 $ 1.97 $ 13.34
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Net Income per Share	The following table sets forth the weighted-average common share equivalents of Class A common stock that were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculations during the periods presented because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options 170 — 233 — Restricted stock units 5,727 458 4,664 251 Total 5,897 458 4,897 251

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and R_2

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
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 condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of July 31, 2020 and January 31, 2020 (table in millions): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,703 $ 2,915 Restricted cash within other current assets 85 83 Restricted cash within other assets 34 33 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 4,822 $ 3,031

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 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): July 31, January 31, Effective Interest Rate 2020 2020 Senior Notes issued August 21, 2017: 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020 $ — $ 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% Senior Notes issued April 7, 2020: 4.50% Senior Note Due May 15, 2025 750 — 4.70% 4.65% Senior Note Due May 15, 2027 500 — 4.80% 4.70% Senior Note Due May 15, 2030 750 — 4.86% Total principal amount 4,750 4,000 Less: unamortized discount (7 ) (5 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (29 ) (16 ) Net carrying amount 4,714 3,979 Current portion of long-term debt — 1,248 Long-term debt $ 4,714 $ 2,731

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy	The following tables set forth the fair value hierarchy of VMware’s cash equivalents that were required to be measured at fair value as of the periods presented (tables in millions): July 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 3,856 $ — $ 3,856 Time deposits (1) — 40 40 Total cash equivalents $ 3,856 $ 40 $ 3,896 January 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,158 $ — $ 2,158 Time deposits (1) — 102 102 Total cash equivalents $ 2,158 $ 102 $ 2,260 (1) Time deposits were valued at amortized cost, which approximated fair value.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Cost, Cash Flow, Term and Discount Rate	The components of lease expense during the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Operating lease expense $ 44 $ 41 $ 90 $ 80 Finance lease expense: Amortization of ROU assets $ 1 $ 1 $ 3 $ 1 Interest on lease liabilities 1 — 1 — Total finance lease expense $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ 1 Short-term lease expense $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 Variable lease expense $ 7 $ 8 $ 15 $ 16 Total lease expense $ 53 $ 50 $ 110 $ 98 Lease term and discount rate related to operating and finance leases as of the period presented were as follows: July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Operating leases 12.7 13.3 Finance leases 8.8 9.2 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.7 % 3.8 % Finance leases 2.9 % 3.1 % Supplemental cash flow information related to operating and finance leases during the period presented was as follows (table in millions): Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 81 $ 83 Operating cash flows from finance leases 1 — Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 1 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 100 $ 114 Finance leases 1 63
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): July 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases ROU assets, non-current (1) $ 908 $ 56 Lease liabilities, current (2) $ 112 $ 4 Lease liabilities, non-current (3) 781 51 Total lease liabilities $ 893 $ 55 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) Current lease liabilities are included primarily in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. An immaterial amount is presented in due from related parties, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (3) Non-current operating lease liabilities are presented as operating lease liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Non-current finance lease liabilities are included in other liabilities on the condensed 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 the period presented (table in millions): July 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 63 $ 3 2022 154 6 2023 140 7 2024 111 7 2025 85 6 Thereafter 613 34 Total future minimum lease payments 1,166 63 Less: Imputed interest (273 ) (8 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 893 $ 55 (1) Total lease liabilities as of July 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $265 million .
Finance Lease Liability Maturity	The following represents VMware’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and finance leases as of the period presented (table in millions): July 31, 2020 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2021 $ 63 $ 3 2022 154 6 2023 140 7 2024 111 7 2025 85 6 Thereafter 613 34 Total future minimum lease payments 1,166 63 Less: Imputed interest (273 ) (8 ) Total lease liabilities (1) $ 893 $ 55 (1) Total lease liabilities as of July 31, 2020 excluded legally binding lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $265 million .

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program	The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity during the periods presented (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Aggregate purchase price (1) $ 130 $ 446 $ 311 $ 1,037 Class A common stock repurchased 919 2,431 2,459 5,695 Weighted-average price per share $ 141.04 $ 183.53 $ 126.30 $ 182.06 (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 since January 31, 2020 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, January 31, 2020 17,474 $ 128.38 Granted 9,516 150.95 Vested (5,497 ) 110.07 Forfeited (1,285 ) 129.95 Outstanding, July 31, 2020 20,208 143.81
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 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance, January 31, 2020 $ — $ (4 ) $ (4 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of ($1), $—, and ($1) (5 ) — (5 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (5 ) — (5 ) Balance, July 31, 2020 $ (5 ) $ (4 ) $ (9 ) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Balance, February 1, 2019 $ 2 $ (4 ) $ (2 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit) of $—, $— and $— 6 — 6 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $— and $— (1 ) — (1 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 5 — 5 Balance, August 2, 2019 $ 7 $ (4 ) $ 3

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Type	Revenue by type during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenue: License $ 719 $ 773 $ 1,379 $ 1,419 Subscription and SaaS 631 439 1,204 850 Total license and subscription and SaaS 1,350 1,212 2,583 2,269 Services: Software maintenance 1,270 1,172 2,515 2,319 Professional services 255 248 511 494 Total services 1,525 1,420 3,026 2,813 Total revenue $ 2,875 $ 2,632 $ 5,609 $ 5,082
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, August 2, July 31, August 2, 2020 2019 2020 2019 United States $ 1,439 $ 1,317 $ 2,802 $ 2,512 International 1,436 1,315 2,807 2,570 Total $ 2,875 $ 2,632 $ 5,609 $ 5,082
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): July 31, January 31, 2020 2020 United States $ 864 $ 860 International 221 209 Total $ 1,085 $ 1,069

Overview and Basis of Present_4

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Retrospective Combination of Historical Financial Statements) (Details) - Pivotal - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accrual for amounts owed to dissenting shareholders		$ 155
Payments to dissenting stockholders	$ 91

Overview and Basis of Present_5

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation) (Details) shares in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020shares
Pivotal
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of controlling financial interest	100.00%
VMware | Dell Technologies Inc.
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Outstanding ownership percentage of VMware controlled by Dell	80.40%
Combined voting power of outstanding stock	97.40%
VMware | Dell Technologies Inc. | Class A Common Stock
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
VMware's outstanding common stock controlled by Dell (in shares)	31

Overview and Basis of Present_6

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Intra-Group Transfer of Intellectual Property) (Details) $ in Millions	May 01, 2020USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred tax asset, intra-entity transfer other than inventory	$ 59

Overview and Basis of Present_7

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Schedule of Prior Period Reclassifications for Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	$ 2,875	$ 2,632	[3]	$ 5,609	$ 5,082	[3]
License
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	719	773	[3]	1,379	1,419	[3]
Operating expenses	[1],[4]	35	38	[3]	74	74	[3]
License | Pivotal
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			0			0
Operating expenses			0			0
License | Previously Reported
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			1,011			1,879
Operating expenses			50			101
License | Restatement Adjustment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			(238)			(460)
Operating expenses			(12)			(27)
Subscription and SaaS
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	631	439	[3]	1,204	850	[3]
Operating expenses	[1],[4]	132	97	[3]	258	191	[3]
Subscription and SaaS | Pivotal
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			133			259
Operating expenses			24			49
Subscription and SaaS | Previously Reported
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			0			0
Operating expenses			0			0
Subscription and SaaS | Restatement Adjustment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			306			591
Operating expenses			73			142
Services
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	1,525	1,420	[3]	3,026	2,813	[3]
Operating expenses	[1],[4]	$ 321	306	[3]	$ 639	605	[3]
Services | Pivotal
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			60			118
Operating expenses			52			103
Services | Previously Reported
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			1,428			2,826
Operating expenses			315			617
Services | Restatement Adjustment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue			(68)			(131)
Operating expenses			$ (61)			$ (115)
[1]	Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings, as well as the related cost of subscription and SaaS revenue, are being presented separately (refer to Note A).
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note C):License$364 $360 $687 $639Subscription and SaaS122 79 237 151Services478 350 921 676
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).
[4]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows:Cost of license revenue$— $— $1 $1Cost of subscription and SaaS revenue5 3 9 6Cost of services revenue26 20 48 38Research and development132 109 257 211Sales and marketing88 68 159 129General and administrative42 34 91 64

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_3

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract assets	$ 39		$ 39		$ 26
Deferred commissions, current	24		24		13
Deferred commissions, non-current	994		994		938
Amortization of deferred commissions	106	$ 89	$ 206	$ 178
Remaining weighted average contractual duration			2 years
Current period billings	2,000		$ 3,700
Revenue recognized from amounts previously classified as unearned revenue	1,800	$ 1,600	3,600	$ 3,100
Unearned revenue acquired with business combinations	27		30
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accrued expenses and other	2,195		2,195		2,151
Other liabilities	424		424		347
Customer Deposits
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accrued expenses and other	277		277		247
Other liabilities	$ 149		$ 149		$ 143

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_4

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Summary of Unearned Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 9,385	$ 9,268
Unearned license revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	11	19
Subscription and SaaS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	1,619	1,534
Unearned software maintenance revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	6,696	6,700
Unearned professional services revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 1,059	$ 1,015

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and_5

Revenue, Unearned Revenue and Remaining Performance Obligations (Remaining Performance Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 10.3	$ 10.3
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
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-08-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation percentage	54.00%
Remaining performance obligation period	12 months

Related Parties (Transactions w

Related Parties (Transactions with Dell) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Dell acting as OEM
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues			12.00%	12.00%
Dell | OEM Revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues	12.00%	12.00%
Majority Shareholder | Dell | Revenue Benchmark
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	34.00%	30.00%	33.00%	29.00%

Related Parties (Schedule of Re

Related Parties (Schedule of Related Party Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 9,385		$ 9,385		$ 9,268
Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Customer deposits	203		203		194
Dell | Reseller revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	948	$ 778	1,810	$ 1,443
Unearned Revenue	4,204		4,204		3,787
Dell | Internal-use revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	16	11	35	23
Unearned Revenue	33		33		$ 57
Dell | Collaborative technology project receipts
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	3	2	6	4
Dell | Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	45	56	89	136
Dell | Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	$ 15	$ 27	$ 42	$ 64

Related Parties (Dell Financial

Related Parties (Dell Financial Services) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Dell | Financial Services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Financing fees	$ 18	$ 12	$ 31	$ 25

Related Parties (Tax Sharing Ag

Related Parties (Tax Sharing Agreement With Dell) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jan. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell, net				$ 282	$ 188	[1]
Amount due from tax sharing arrangement	$ (45)	$ 85	[1]	$ (45)	85	[1]
Transition tax, payment period				5 years
Dell | Tax sharing agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell, net	142	52		$ 167	89
Amount due from tax sharing arrangement	45	$ 85		45	$ 85
Income tax due to related parties, non-current	$ 521			$ 521			$ 529
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Related Parties (Pivotal Tax Sh

Related Parties (Pivotal Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)
Pivotal | Dell | Tax sharing agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) to stockholders' equity from tax sharing agreement	$ 27

Related Parties (Due To_From Re

Related Parties (Due To/From Related Parties, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
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	$ 1,027	$ 1,618
Due to related parties, current	130	161
Due from related parties, net, current	$ 897	$ 1,457

Related Parties (Note Payable t

Related Parties (Note Payable to Dell) (Details) - Note, December 2022 - Notes payable - Dell - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 270	$ 270
Interest rate	1.75%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 24, 2020USD ($)patent	Oct. 22, 2019patent	Aug. 20, 2019patent	Apr. 25, 2019claimpatent	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
New material purchase commitments					$ 1,200
Minimum payments under commitments, fiscal 2022					250
Minimum payments under commitments, fiscal 2023					250
Minimum payments under commitments, prior to the end of fiscal 2024					$ 700
Cirba Inc. Vs. VMware
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Patent infringement claims | patent				2
Trademark infringement claims | claim				3
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon | patent		4	4
Number of patents willfully infringed upon | patent	2
Damages awarded	$ 237

Business Combinations, Defini_3

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Business Combination) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)acquisition	May 01, 2020USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 9,547,000,000		$ 9,329,000,000
Datrium, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	137,000,000
Intangible assets	25,000,000
Goodwill	91,000,000
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes	$ 0
Datrium, Inc. | Completed Technology | Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	3 years
Datrium, Inc. | Completed Technology | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	5 years
Lastline, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	$ 114,000,000
Intangible assets	29,000,000
Goodwill	86,000,000
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes	$ 0
Lastline, Inc. | Completed Technology | Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	1 year
Lastline, Inc. | Completed Technology | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	4 years
Nyansa, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price		$ 38,000,000
Intangible assets		14,000,000
Goodwill		24,000,000
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes		$ 0
Nyansa, Inc. | Completed Technology | Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)		1 year
Nyansa, Inc. | Completed Technology | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)		4 years
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	$ 40,000,000
Intangible assets	31,000,000
Goodwill	16,000,000
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes	$ 24,000,000
Number of other acquisitions | acquisition	2
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Completed Technology | Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	1 year
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Completed Technology | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful lives (in years)	5 years

Business Combinations, Defini_4

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Intangible Assets Detail) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,853		$ 1,853		$ 1,922
Accumulated Amortization	(744)		(744)		(750)
Net Book Value	1,109		1,109		1,172
Amortization expense	81	$ 70	161	$ 140
Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	970		970		1,030
Accumulated Amortization	(432)		(432)		(488)
Net Book Value	538		538		542
Customer relationships and customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	730		730		739
Accumulated Amortization	(234)		(234)		(200)
Net Book Value	496		496		539
Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	132		132		131
Accumulated Amortization	(68)		(68)		(58)
Net Book Value	64		64		73
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	21		21		22
Accumulated Amortization	(10)		(10)		(4)
Net Book Value	$ 11		$ 11		$ 18
Weighted Average | Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			5 years 6 months		5 years 8 months 12 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		11 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average | Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			7 years 7 months 6 days		7 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average | Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			2 years		2 years

Business Combinations, Defini_5

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2021	$ 163
2022	284
2023	234
2024	187
2025	101
Thereafter	140
Net Book Value	$ 1,109	$ 1,172

Business Combinations, Defini_6

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 9,329
Increase in goodwill related to business combinations	218
Balance, end of the year	$ 9,547

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			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to VMware	$ 447	$ 5,303	[1]	$ 833	$ 5,683	[1]
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (in shares)	420,031	416,983	[1]	419,208	417,310	[1]
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)	3,019	8,108		3,220	8,734
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (in shares)	423,050	425,091	[1]	422,428	426,044	[1]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B (in USD per share)	$ 1.06	$ 12.72	[1]	$ 1.99	$ 13.62	[1]
Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware, Inc. common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B (in USD per share)	$ 1.06	$ 12.47	[1]	$ 1.97	$ 13.34	[1]
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Net Income Per Share (Anti-Dilu

Net Income Per Share (Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded From Net Income) (Details) - Class A Common Stock - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (in shares)	5,897	458	4,897	251
Employee stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (in shares)	170	0	233	0
Restricted stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (in shares)	5,727	458	4,664	251

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and R_3

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Cash and Cash Equivalents) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,703	$ 2,915
Cash equivalents	3,900	2,300
Money-market funds
Cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents	3,900	2,200
Time deposits
Cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents	$ 40	$ 102

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and R_4

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Restricted Cash) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	[1]	Feb. 01, 2019	[1]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,703	$ 2,915
Restricted cash within other current assets	85	83
Restricted cash within other assets	34	33
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 4,822	$ 3,031	$ 3,856		$ 3,596
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details)	May 11, 2020USD ($)	Apr. 07, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 12, 2017USD ($)extension	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)		Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)		Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense					$ 55,000,000	$ 34,000,000	[1]	$ 104,000,000	$ 68,000,000	[1]
Long-term debt					$ 4,714,000,000			4,714,000,000			$ 2,731,000,000
Unsecured Debt | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense								$ 14,000,000
Line of credit term			364 days
Term loan maximum borrowing capacity			$ 2,000,000,000
Weighted-average interest rate					1.05%			1.05%
Short-term debt					$ 1,500,000,000			$ 1,500,000,000			1,500,000,000
Unsecured Debt | Minimum | London interbank offered rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			0.75%
Unsecured Debt | Minimum | Base rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			0.00%
Unsecured Debt | Maximum | London interbank offered rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			1.25%
Unsecured Debt | Maximum | Base rate | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			0.25%
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from debt issuance		$ 2,000,000,000
Debt discount		3,000,000			7,000,000			7,000,000			5,000,000
Debt issuance costs		$ 17,000,000
Interest expense					49,000,000	$ 32,000,000		$ 88,000,000	$ 65,000,000
Repurchase price as percent of principal								101.00%
Long-term debt					4,714,000,000			$ 4,714,000,000			3,979,000,000
Senior Notes | Note Due August 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,300,000,000
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity				$ 1,000,000,000
Line of credit term				5 years
Number of line of credit term extensions | extension				2
Line of credit term extension duration				1 year
Long-term debt					$ 0			$ 0			$ 0
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Apr. 07, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net carrying amount	$ 4,714		$ 2,731
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	4,750		4,000
Less: unamortized discount	(7)	$ (3)	(5)
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(29)		(16)
Net carrying amount	4,714		3,979
Current portion of long-term debt	0		1,248
Long-term debt	4,714		2,731
Senior Notes | 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 0		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%
Senior Notes | 4.50% Senior Note Due May 15, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 750		0
Effective Interest Rate	4.70%
Interest rate	4.50%
Senior Notes | 4.65% Senior Note Due May 15, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 500		0
Effective Interest Rate	4.80%
Interest rate	4.65%
Senior Notes | 4.70% Senior Note Due May 15, 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 750		$ 0
Effective Interest Rate	4.86%
Interest rate	4.70%

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - Cash and Cash Equivalents - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Total cash equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 3,896	$ 2,260
Total cash equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	3,856	2,158
Total cash equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	40	102
Money-market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	3,856	2,158
Money-market funds | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	3,856	2,158
Money-market funds | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	40	102
Time deposits | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Time deposits | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 40	$ 102

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2019	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan assets			$ 123	$ 106
Deferred compensation plan liabilities			123	106
Securities without readily determinable fair value			155	159
Unrealized gain on equity securities without readily determinable fair value	$ 23	$ 23
Level 2 | Notes payable | Dell
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt			276	269
Level 2 | Senior Notes
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt			$ 5,300	$ 4,100

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_2

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Combined gain (loss) on settlement of forward contracts and the underlying foregin currency denominated assets and liabilities	$ 12	$ 12	$ 13	$ 18
Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	(48)	$ 26	$ (33)	$ 53
Foreign Exchange Forward | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity			1 month
Notional amount	3,800		$ 3,800		$ 1,100
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Forward | Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 254		$ 254		$ 480
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Forward | Designated As Hedging Instrument | Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity			12 months

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease expense	$ 53	$ 50	$ 110	$ 98
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) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 44	$ 41	$ 90	$ 80
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of ROU assets	1	1	3	1
Interest on lease liabilities	1	0	1	0
Total finance lease expense	2	1	4	1
Short-term lease expense	0	0	1	1
Variable lease expense	7	8	15	16
Total lease expense	$ 53	$ 50	$ 110	$ 98

Leases (Lease Cash Flow) (Detai

Leases (Lease Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 81	$ 83
Operating cash flows from finance leases	1	0
Financing cash flows from finance leases	1	1	[1]
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases	100	114
Finance leases	$ 1	$ 63
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Leases (Lease Assets and Liabil

Leases (Lease Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Operating Leases
ROU assets, non-current	$ 908	$ 886
Lease liabilities, current	112	109
Lease liabilities, non-current	781	746
Total lease liabilities	893	855
Finance Leases
ROU assets, non-current	56	58
Lease liabilities, current	4	4
Lease liabilities, non-current	51	55
Total lease liabilities	$ 55	$ 59

Leases (Lease Term and Discount

Leases (Lease Term and Discount Rate) (Details)	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases	12 years 8 months 12 days	13 years 3 months 18 days
Finance leases	8 years 9 months 18 days	9 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	3.70%	3.80%
Finance leases	2.90%	3.10%

Leases (Lease Liability Maturit

Leases (Lease Liability Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Operating Leases
2021	$ 63
2022	154
2023	140
2024	111
2025	85
Thereafter	613
Total future minimum lease payments	1,166
Less: Imputed interest	(273)
Total lease liabilities	893	$ 855
Finance Leases
2021	3
2022	6
2023	7
2024	7
2025	6
Thereafter	34
Total future minimum lease payments	63
Less: Imputed interest	(8)
Total lease liabilities	55	$ 59
Legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced	$ 265

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Repurchase Program) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		May 31, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 130,000,000	$ 446,000,000	[1]	$ 311,000,000	$ 1,037,000,000	[1]
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program	1,000,000,000			1,000,000,000			$ 1,500,000,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	1,700,000,000			1,700,000,000
Aggregate purchase price	$ 130,000,000	$ 446,000,000		$ 311,000,000	$ 1,037,000,000
Class A common shares repurchased (in shares)	919	2,431		2,459	5,695
Weighted-average price per share (in USD per share)	$ 141.04	$ 183.53		$ 126.30	$ 182.06
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Stockholders' Equity (Summary o

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Class A Common Stock $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock unit conversion into common stock (in shares)	1
Fair value of restricted stock-based awards, vested | $	$ 751
Aggregate intrinsic value, nonvested | $	$ 2,800
Number of Units
Outstanding (in shares)	20,200,000
Restricted Stock | VMware RSUs
Number of Units
Outstanding (in shares)	17,474,000
Granted (in shares)	9,516,000
Vested (in shares)	(5,497,000)
Forfeited (in shares)	(1,285,000)
Outstanding (in shares)	20,208,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 128.38
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (in USD per share) | $ / shares	150.95
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (in USD per share) | $ / shares	110.07
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (in USD per share) | $ / shares	129.95
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 143.81
Performance Stock Units (PSUs) | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio or awards upon acquisition	0.1
Performance Stock Units (PSUs) | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion ratio or awards upon acquisition	2

Stockholders' Equity (Net Exces

Stockholders' Equity (Net Excess Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Net excess tax benefits	$ 16	$ 35	$ 29	$ 117

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance				$ 7,009
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)				(5)	$ 6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $— and $—					(1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 9	$ 1	[1]	(5)	5	[1]
Balance	7,907			7,907
Total
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance				(4)	(2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	9	1	[1]	(5)	5	[1]
Balance	(9)	3		(9)	3
Tax provision (benefit) on OCI before reclass				(1)	0
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from AOCI					0
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Forward Contracts
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance				0	2
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)				(5)	6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $— and $—					(1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)				(5)	5
Balance	(5)	7		(5)	7
Tax provision (benefit) on OCI before reclass				(1)	0
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from AOCI					0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance				(4)	(4)
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)				0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), net of tax (provision) benefit of $—, $— and $—					0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)				0	0
Balance	$ (4)	$ (4)		(4)	(4)
Tax provision (benefit) on OCI before reclass				$ 0	0
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from AOCI					$ 0
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Segment Information (Schedule o

Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue by Type) (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)		Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)segment	Aug. 02, 2019USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment					1
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	$ 2,875	$ 2,632	[3]	$ 5,609	$ 5,082	[3]
Total license and subscription and SaaS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		1,350	1,212		2,583	2,269
License
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	719	773	[3]	1,379	1,419	[3]
Subscription and SaaS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	631	439	[3]	1,204	850	[3]
Total services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	1,525	1,420	[3]	3,026	2,813	[3]
Software maintenance
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		1,270	1,172		2,515	2,319
Professional services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 255	$ 248		$ 511	$ 494
[1]	Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings, as well as the related cost of subscription and SaaS revenue, are being presented separately (refer to Note A).
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note C):License$364 $360 $687 $639Subscription and SaaS122 79 237 151Services478 350 921 676
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Segment Information (Schedule_2

Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019		Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	[1],[2]	$ 2,875	$ 2,632	[3]	$ 5,609	$ 5,082	[3]
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue		1,439	1,317		2,802	2,512
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 1,436	$ 1,315		$ 2,807	$ 2,570
[1]	Effective the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, revenue recognized from subscription and SaaS offerings, as well as the related cost of subscription and SaaS revenue, are being presented separately (refer to Note A).
[2]	Includes related party revenue as follows (refer to Note C):License$364 $360 $687 $639Subscription and SaaS122 79 237 151Services478 350 921 676
[3]	Adjusted to reflect the recast of prior period information due to the Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”) acquisition in fiscal 2020, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control (refer to Note A).

Segment Information (Schedule_3

Segment Information (Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 1,085	$ 1,069
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 864	860
United States | Assets Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	80.00%
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 221	$ 209
India | Assets Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	10.00%