Broadcom (AVGO) 10-Q 14 Mar 24 2024 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Mar. 01, 2024
Document and Entity Section Information [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-03
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Feb. 04, 2024
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Registrant Name	Broadcom Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-38449
Entity Tax Identification Number	35-2617337
Entity Address, Address Line One	3421 Hillview Ave
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	427-6000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol	AVGO
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Central Index Key	0001730168
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		463,421,237

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11,864	$ 14,189
Trade accounts receivable, net	4,969	3,154
Inventory	1,920	1,898
Other current assets	8,439	1,606
Total current assets	27,192	20,847
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,662	2,154
Goodwill	97,586	43,653
Intangible assets, net	47,185	3,867
Other long-term assets	3,245	2,340
Total assets	177,870	72,861
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,496	1,210
Employee compensation and benefits	1,128	935
Current portion of long-term debt	2,433	1,608
Other current liabilities	15,312	3,652
Total current liabilities	20,369	7,405
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	73,468	37,621
Other long-term liabilities	13,749	3,847
Total liabilities	107,586	48,873
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 2,900 shares authorized; 463 and 414 shares issued and outstanding as of February 4, 2024 and October 29, 2023, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	70,077	21,099
Retained earnings	0	2,682
Accumulated other comprehensive income	207	207
Total stockholders’ equity	70,284	23,988
Total liabilities and equity	$ 177,870	$ 72,861

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited Parenthetical - $ / shares	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, Par value per share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, Shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, Shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, Shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, Par value per share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, Shares authorized	2,900,000,000	2,900,000,000
Common stock, Shares issued	463,000,000	414,000,000
Common stock, Shares outstanding	463,000,000	414,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 11,961	$ 8,915
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold	2,160	2,225
Cost of subscriptions and services	954	149
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	1,380	535
Restructuring charges	92	2
Total cost of revenue	4,586	2,911
Gross margin	7,375	6,004
Research and development	2,308	1,195
Selling, general and administrative	1,572	348
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	792	348
Restructuring and other charges	620	10
Total operating expenses	5,292	1,901
Operating income	2,083	4,103
Interest expense	(926)	(406)
Other income, net	185	143
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,342	3,840
Provision for income taxes	68	66
Income from continuing operations	1,274	3,774
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	51	0
Net income	$ 1,325	$ 3,774
Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$ 2.82	$ 9.03
Income per share from discontinued operations	0.11	0
Net income per share	2.93	9.03
Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	2.73	8.80
Income per share from discontinued operations	0.11	0
Net income per share	$ 2.84	$ 8.80
Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations:
Basic	452	418
Diluted	467	429
Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 7,412	$ 7,082
Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 4,549	$ 1,833

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,325	$ 3,774
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized gain on derivative instruments	0	(126)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	0	(126)
Comprehensive income	$ 1,325	$ 3,648

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 1,325	$ 3,774
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets	2,206	905
Depreciation	139	127
Stock-based compensation	1,582	391
Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes	(294)	(573)
Non-cash interest expense	102	32
Other	38	(39)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:
Trade accounts receivable, net	1,756	(276)
Inventory	(14)	26
Accounts payable	(74)	(80)
Employee compensation and benefits	(660)	(657)
Other current assets and current liabilities	(2,182)	570
Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities	891	(164)
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,815	4,036
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(25,416)	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(122)	(103)
Purchases of investments	(13)	0
Sales of investments	89	0
Other	(15)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(25,477)	(103)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	30,010	0
Payments on debt obligations	(934)	(260)
Payments of dividends	(2,435)	(1,926)
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program	(7,176)	(1,188)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	(1,114)	(333)
Other	(14)	5
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	18,337	(3,702)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(2,325)	231
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	14,189	12,416
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 11,864	$ 12,647

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Oct. 30, 2022		418,000,000
Beginning Balance at Oct. 30, 2022	$ 22,709	$ 0	$ 21,159	$ 1,604	$ (54)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	3,774			3,774
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(126)				(126)
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, Dividends in excess of retained earnings			0
Dividends to common stockholders	(1,926)			(1,926)
Common stock issued, Shares		2,000,000
Common stock issued, Value	0	$ 0	0
Stock-based compensation	$ 391		391
Repurchases of common stock, Shares	(2,000,000)	(2,000,000)
Repurchases of common stock, Value	$ (1,188)	$ 0	(107)	(1,081)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Shares		(1,000,000)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Value	(324)	$ 0	(324)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Jan. 29, 2023		417,000,000
Ending Balance at Jan. 29, 2023	23,310	$ 0	21,119	2,371	(180)
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Oct. 29, 2023		414,000,000
Beginning Balance at Oct. 29, 2023	23,988	$ 0	21,099	2,682	207
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	1,325			1,325
Issuance of common stock upon the acquisition, Shares		54,000,000
Issuance of common stock upon the acquisition, Value	53,421		53,421
Fair value of partially vested equity awards assumed in connection with the acquisition	749		749
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, Dividends in excess of retained earnings			0
Dividends to common stockholders	(2,435)			(2,435)
Common stock issued, Shares		3,000,000
Common stock issued, Value	0	$ 0	0
Stock-based compensation	$ 1,582		1,582
Repurchases of common stock, Shares	(7,000,000)	(7,000,000)
Repurchases of common stock, Value	$ (7,227)	$ 0	(5,655)	(1,572)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Shares		(1,000,000)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Value	(1,119)	$ 0	(1,119)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Feb. 04, 2024		463,000,000
Ending Balance at Feb. 04, 2024	$ 70,284	$ 0	$ 70,077	$ 0	$ 207

Overview, Basis of Presentation

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Overview Broadcom Inc. (“Broadcom”), a Delaware corporation, is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. We develop semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products. We have a history of innovation in the semiconductor industry and offer thousands of products that are used in end products such as enterprise and data center networking, home connectivity, set-top boxes, broadband access, telecommunication equipment, smartphones and base stations, data center servers and storage systems, factory automation, power generation and alternative energy systems, and electronic displays. Our infrastructure software solutions enable customers to plan, develop, deliver, automate, manage and secure applications across mainframe, distributed, edge, mobile and hybrid cloud platforms. Our portfolio of infrastructure and security software is designed to modernize, optimize, and secure the most complex hybrid environments, enabling scalability, agility, automation, insights, resiliency and security. We also offer mission critical fibre channel storage area networking (“FC SAN”) products and related software in the form of modules, switches and subsystems incorporating multiple semiconductor products. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Broadcom,” “we,” “our,” and “us” mean Broadcom and its consolidated subsidiaries. We have two reportable segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. On November 22, 2023, we completed the acquisition of VMware, Inc. (“VMware”) in a cash-and-stock transaction (the “VMware Merger”). The VMware stockholders received approximately $30,788 million in cash and 54.4 million shares of Broadcom common stock with a fair value of $53,398 million. VMware was a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all applications, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. We acquired VMware to enhance our infrastructure software capabilities. The results of operations of VMware are included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements commencing on November 22, 2023. See Note 3. “Acquisition of VMware, Inc.” for additional information. Basis of Presentation We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to October 31 in a 52-week year and the first Sunday in November in a 53-week year. Our fiscal year ending November 3, 2024 (“fiscal year 2024”) is a 53-week fiscal year, with our first fiscal quarter containing 14 weeks. Our fiscal year ended October 29, 2023 (“fiscal year 2023”) was a 52-week fiscal year. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Broadcom and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. The financial information included herein is unaudited, and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The October 29, 2023 condensed consolidated balance sheet data were derived from Broadcom’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2024, or for any other future period. Significant Accounting Policies Use of estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Revenue from Contracts with Customers We account for a contract with a customer when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform their respective obligations, each party’s rights can be identified, payment terms can be identified, the contract has commercial substance, and it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration to which we are entitled. Revenue is recognized when, or as, performance obligations are satisfied by transferring control of a promised product or service to a customer. Disaggregation We have considered (1) information that is regularly reviewed by our Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) as defined by the authoritative guidance on segment reporting, in evaluating financial performance and (2) disclosures presented outside of our financial statements in our earnings releases and used in investor presentations to disaggregate revenues. The principal category we use to disaggregate revenues is the nature of our products and subscriptions and services, as presented in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, revenues by reportable segment are presented in Note 10. “Segment Information.” The following tables present revenue disaggregated by type of revenue and by region for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, 2024 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 708 $ 6,191 $ 513 $ 7,412 Subscriptions and services 2,377 506 1,666 4,549 Total $ 3,085 $ 6,697 $ 2,179 $ 11,961 Fiscal Quarter Ended January 29, 2023 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 609 $ 5,937 $ 536 $ 7,082 Subscriptions and services 1,230 200 403 1,833 Total $ 1,839 $ 6,137 $ 939 $ 8,915 Although we recognize revenue for the majority of our products when title and control transfer in Penang, Malaysia, we disclose net revenue by region based primarily on the geographic shipment location or delivery location specified by our distributors, original equipment manufacturer customers, contract manufacturers, channel partners, or software customers. Contract Balances Contract assets and contract liabilities balances were as follows: February 4, October 29, (In millions) Contract Assets $ 1,647 $ 955 Contract Liabilities $ 15,451 $ 2,786 Changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities primarily result from the timing difference between our performance and the customer’s payment. Contract assets and contract liabilities as of February 4, 2024 included the impact of VMware balances acquired on November 22, 2023. We fulfill our obligations under a contract with a customer by transferring products and services in exchange for consideration from the customer. We recognize a contract asset when we transfer products or services to a customer and the right to consideration is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Accounts receivable are recorded when the customer has been billed or the right to consideration is unconditional. We recognize contract liabilities when we have received consideration or an amount of consideration is due from the customer and we have a future obligation to transfer products or services. As of February 4, 2024 , approximately 39% of contract liabilities related to contracts subject to termination for convenience provisions . The amount of revenue recognized during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024 that was included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 29, 2023 was $1,313 million. The amount of revenue recognized during the fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2023 that was included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 30, 2022 was $1,435 million. Remaining Performance Obligations Revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations represents the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations. Remaining performance obligations include unearned revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods, but do not include contracts for software, subscriptions or services where the customer is not committed. The customer is not considered committed when termination for convenience without payment of a substantive penalty exists, either contractually or through customary business practice. Additionally, as a practical expedient, we have not included contracts that have an original duration of one year or less, nor have we included contracts with sales-based or usage-based royalties promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property (“IP”). Certain multi-year customer contracts contain firmly committed amounts and the remaining performance obligations under these contracts as of February 4, 2024 were approximately $27.7 billion. We expect approximately 44% of this amount to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months. For contracts with termination for convenience rights, our customers generally do not exercise those rights. In addition, the majority of our contracts have a duration of one year or less. Accordingly, our remaining performance obligations disclosed above are not indicative of revenue for future periods .

Business Combinations and Asset

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisition of VMware, Inc. On November 22, 2023, we completed the VMware Merger. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, each share of VMware common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the VMware Merger was indirectly converted into the right to receive, at the election of the holder of such share of VMware common stock, either $142.50 in cash or 0.2520 shares of Broadcom common stock. The stockholder election was prorated, such that the total number of shares of VMware common stock entitled to receive cash and the total number of shares of VMware common stock entitled to receive Broadcom common stock, in each case, was equal to 50% of the aggregate number of shares of VMware common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the VMware Merger. Based on the VMware stockholders’ elections, the VMware stockholders received approximately $30,788 million in cash and 54.4 million shares of Broadcom common stock with a fair value of $53,398 million. We funded the cash portion of the VMware Merger with the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Term Loans, as defined and discussed in Note 7. “Borrowings”, as well as cash on hand. We assumed $8,250 million of VMware’s outstanding senior unsecured notes. Purchase Consideration (In millions) Fair value of Broadcom common stock issued for outstanding VMware common stock $ 53,398 Cash paid for outstanding VMware common stock 30,788 Cash paid by Broadcom to retire VMware’s term loan 1,257 Fair value of partially vested assumed VMware equity awards 805 Fair value of Broadcom common stock issued for accelerated VMware equity awards 23 Cash paid for accelerated VMware equity awards 13 Effective settlement of pre-existing relationships 6 Total purchase consideration 86,290 Less: cash acquired 6,642 Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 79,648 We assumed all outstanding VMware restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards and performance stock unit (“PSU”) awards held by continuing employees. The assumed awards were converted into RSU awards for shares of Broadcom common stock. All outstanding in-the-money VMware stock options and RSU awards held by non-employee directors were accelerated and converted into the right to receive cash and shares of Broadcom common stock, in equal parts. We allocated the purchase price to tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. These fair values were based on estimates and assumptions made by management at the time of acquisition. As additional information becomes available, we may further revise our preliminary purchase price allocation during the remainder of the measurement period, which will not exceed 12 months from the date of the VMware Merger. Any such revisions or changes may be material. The following table presents our preliminary allocation of the total purchase price, net of cash acquired: Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Trade accounts receivable $ 3,571 Inventory 15 Assets held-for-sale 5,959 Other current assets 540 Property, plant and equipment 531 Goodwill 53,933 Intangible assets 45,528 Other long-term assets 906 Total assets acquired 110,983 Accounts payable (359) Employee compensation and benefits (848) Current portion of long-term debt (1,264) Liabilities held-for-sale (2,581) Other current liabilities (10,732) Long-term debt (6,254) Other long-term liabilities (9,297) Total liabilities assumed (31,335) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 79,648 Goodwill is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and anticipated synergies and economies of scale expected from the integration of the VMware business. The synergies include certain cost savings, operating efficiencies and other strategic benefits projected to be achieved as a result of the VMware Merger. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Assets and liabilities held-for-sale primarily included VMware’s end-user computing (“EUC”) business and certain other assets and liabilities, which were not aligned with our strategic objectives. We do not expect to have significant continuing involvement after disposal and have presented the results in discontinued operations. In February 2024, we signed a definitive agreement to sell EUC for approximately $3.8 billion, before working capital adjustments and estimated selling costs . The sale is expected to close in calendar year 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Our results of continuing operations for the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024 included $2,102 million of net revenue attributable to VMware. It is impracticable to determine the effect on net income attributable to VMware as we have integrated a substantial portion of VMware into our ongoing operations. Transaction costs of $220 million related to the VMware Merger for the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024 were primarily included in selling, general and administrative expense. Intangible Assets Fair Value Weighted-Average Amortization Periods (In millions) (In years) Developed technology $ 24,420 8 Customer contracts and related relationships 14,837 8 Trade name 1,150 14 Off-market component of customer contracts 221 2 Total identified finite-lived intangible assets 40,628 In-process research and development 4,900 N/A Total identified intangible assets $ 45,528 Developed technology relates to products used for VMware cloud foundation, application management, security, application networking and security, and software defined edge. We valued the developed technology using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the developed technology less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. The economic useful life was determined based on the technology cycle related to each developed technology, as well as the cash flows over the forecast period. Customer contracts and related relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenue that will be derived from sales of products to existing customers of VMware. Customer contracts and related relationships were valued using the with-and-without-method under the income approach. In the with-and-without method, the fair value was measured by the difference between the present values of the cash flows with and without the existing customers in place over the period of time necessary to reacquire the customers. The economic useful life was determined by evaluating many factors, including the useful life of other intangible assets, the length of time remaining on the acquired contracts and the historical customer turnover rates. Trade name relates to the “VMware” trade name. The fair value was determined by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. This method is based on the application of a royalty rate to forecasted revenue under the trade name. The economic useful life was determined based on the expected life of the trade name and the cash flows anticipated over the forecast period. Off-market component of customer contracts relate to rebates and marketing development funds provided to customers prior to the VMware Merger. We valued these contracts based on their remaining unamortized balances, which approximate their fair value. The economic useful life was determined based on the remaining terms of customer contracts. The fair value of in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the IPR&D, less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. The following table presents the details of IPR&D by category as of the date of the VMware Merger: Description IPR&D Percentage of Completion Estimated Cost to Complete Expected Release Date (By Fiscal Year) (Dollars in millions) VMware cloud foundation July 2024 releases $ 810 67 % $ 38 2024 VMware cloud foundation March 2025 releases $ 3,000 58 % $ 185 2025 VMware cloud foundation July 2025 releases $ 780 43 % $ 65 2025 VMware cloud foundation networking and security virtualization $ 280 21 % $ 59 2024 Application networking and security $ 30 21 % $ 47 2024 VMware cloud foundation is a flexible and simplified private cloud platform with public cloud extensibility that integrates leading products including compute, storage, networking, and management into a single solution. It enables customers to modernize infrastructure and accelerate developer productivity, with greater resilience and security. We believe the amounts of purchased intangible assets recorded above represent the fair values of, and approximate the amounts a market participant would pay for, these intangible assets as of the date of the VMware Merger. Unaudited Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for each of the periods presented, as if VMware had been acquired as of the beginning of fiscal year 2023. The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments to amortization for intangible assets acquired, stock-based compensation expense, interest expense for acquisition financing, amortization of deferred assets and liabilities, and depreciation for property and equipment acquired. The unaudited pro forma information presented below is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of our consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2023 or of the results of our future operations of the combined business. Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 12,523 $ 12,224 Pro forma net income $ 1,615 $ 2,053

Supplemental Financial Informat

Supplemental Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Information	Supplemental Financial Information Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents included $1,300 million and $1,470 million of time deposits and $2,910 million and $1,650 million of money-market funds as of February 4, 2024 and October 29, 2023, respectively. For time deposits, carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The fair value of money-market funds, which was consistent with their carrying value, was determined using unadjusted prices in active, accessible markets for identical assets, and as such, they were classified as Level 1 assets in the fair value hierarchy. Accounts Receivable Factoring We sell certain of our trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to third-party financial institutions pursuant to factoring arrangements. We account for these transactions as sales of receivables and present cash proceeds as cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Total trade accounts receivable sold under the factoring arrangements were $1,250 million and $1,025 million during the fiscal quarters ended February 4, 2024 and January 29, 2023, respectively. Inventory February 4, October 29, (In millions) Finished goods $ 683 $ 676 Work-in-process 793 901 Raw materials 444 321 Total inventory $ 1,920 $ 1,898 Assets and Liabilities Held-for-Sale In connection with the VMware Merger, we classified VMware’s EUC business and certain other assets and liabilities, which were not aligned with our strategic objectives, as assets and liabilities held-for-sale on November 22, 2023. The carrying value of these assets and liabilities as of February 4, 2024 represented the fair value determined in the preliminary purchase price allocation of the VMware Merger, adjusted for operating activities since the date of the VMware Merger. As of February 4, 2024, the carrying values of these assets, net of liabilities, approximated the expected selling prices. February 4, 2024 EUC Other Total (In millions) Assets held-for-sale: Goodwill $ 2,398 $ 8 $ 2,406 Intangible assets, net 2,545 244 2,789 Other assets 38 701 739 Total assets held-for-sale $ 4,981 $ 953 $ 5,934 Liabilities held-for-sale: $ 1,686 $ 750 $ 2,436 Discontinued Operations We have presented the operating results of these assets and liabilities held-for-sale in discontinued operations as follows: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, 2024 EUC Other Total (In millions) Net revenue $ 292 $ 58 $ 350 Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes $ 78 $ (20) $ 58 (Provision for) benefit from income taxes (9) 2 (7) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 69 $ (18) $ 51 Other Current Assets February 4, October 29, (In millions) Assets held-for-sale $ 5,934 $ — Prepaid expenses 1,420 743 Other 1,085 863 Total other current assets $ 8,439 $ 1,606 Other Current Liabilities February 4, October 29, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 9,593 $ 2,487 Liabilities held-for-sale 2,436 — Tax liabilities 1,414 473 Interest payable 490 380 Other 1,379 312 Total other current liabilities $ 15,312 $ 3,652 Other Long-Term Liabilities February 4, October 29, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,220 $ 2,792 Contract liabilities 5,858 299 Deferred tax liabilities 2,760 99 Other 1,911 657 Total other long-term liabilities $ 13,749 $ 3,847 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 750 $ 361 Cash paid for income taxes $ 904 $ 273

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill Semiconductor Solutions Infrastructure Software Total (In millions) Balance as of October 29, 2023 $ 26,001 $ 17,652 $ 43,653 VMware acquisition — 53,933 53,933 Balance as of February 4, 2024 $ 26,001 $ 71,585 $ 97,586 Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book (In millions) As of February 4, 2024: Purchased technology $ 37,368 $ (12,102) $ 25,266 Customer contracts and related relationships 22,117 (6,553) 15,564 Trade names 1,799 (415) 1,384 Other 177 (106) 71 Intangible assets subject to amortization 61,461 (19,176) 42,285 In-process research and development 4,900 — 4,900 Total $ 66,361 $ (19,176) $ 47,185 As of October 29, 2023: Purchased technology $ 12,938 $ (10,723) $ 2,215 Customer contracts and related relationships 7,059 (5,753) 1,306 Trade names 649 (388) 261 Other 177 (102) 75 Intangible assets subject to amortization 20,823 (16,966) 3,857 In-process research and development 10 — 10 Total $ 20,833 $ (16,966) $ 3,867 Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization as of February 4, 2024, the expected amortization expense was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 6,598 2025 7,630 2026 7,237 2027 6,180 2028 5,077 Thereafter 9,563 Total $ 42,285 The weighted-average remaining amortization periods by intangible asset category were as follows: Amortizable intangible assets: February 4, (In years) Purchased technology 7 Customer contracts and related relationships 8 Trade names 13 Other 8

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
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 shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of unvested RSUs and employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) rights (collectively referred to as “equity awards”). Potentially dilutive shares whose effect would have been antidilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share. The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average stock price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for purchasing shares under the ESPP and the amount of stock-based compensation expense for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares. The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 1,274 $ 3,774 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 51 — Net income $ 1,325 $ 3,774 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 452 418 Dilutive effect of equity awards 15 11 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 467 429 Basic income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 2.82 $ 9.03 Income per share from discontinued operations 0.11 — Net income per share $ 2.93 $ 9.03 Diluted income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 2.73 $ 8.80 Income per share from discontinued operations 0.11 — Net income per share $ 2.84 $ 8.80

Borrowings

Borrowings	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings Effective Interest Rate February 4, October 29, (Dollars in millions) 2023 Term Loans - floating rate SOFR plus 1.125% term loan due November 2025 7.11 % $ 11,195 $ — SOFR plus 1.250% term loan due November 2026 7.02 % 11,195 — SOFR plus 1.625% term loan due November 2028 7.22 % 8,000 — 30,390 — April 2022 Senior Notes - fixed rate 4.000% notes due April 2029 4.17 % 750 750 4.150% notes due April 2032 4.30 % 1,200 1,200 4.926% notes due May 2037 5.33 % 2,500 2,500 4,450 4,450 September 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.137% notes due November 2035 4.23 % 3,250 3,250 3.187% notes due November 2036 4.79 % 2,750 2,750 6,000 6,000 March 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.419% notes due April 2033 4.66 % 2,250 2,250 3.469% notes due April 2034 4.63 % 3,250 3,250 5,500 5,500 January 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 1.950% notes due February 2028 2.10 % 750 750 2.450% notes due February 2031 2.56 % 2,750 2,750 2.600% notes due February 2033 2.70 % 1,750 1,750 3.500% notes due February 2041 3.60 % 3,000 3,000 3.750% notes due February 2051 3.84 % 1,750 1,750 10,000 10,000 June 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.459% notes due September 2026 4.19 % 752 752 4.110% notes due September 2028 5.02 % 1,118 1,118 1,870 1,870 May 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.250% notes due November 2023 2.40 % — 105 3.150% notes due November 2025 3.29 % 900 900 4.150% notes due November 2030 4.27 % 1,856 1,856 4.300% notes due November 2032 4.39 % 2,000 2,000 4,756 4,861 April 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 5.000% notes due April 2030 5.18 % 606 606 April 2019 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.625% notes due October 2024 3.98 % 622 622 4.750% notes due April 2029 4.95 % 1,655 1,655 2,277 2,277 Effective Interest Rate February 4, October 29, (Dollars in millions) 2017 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.625% notes due January 2024 3.74 % — 829 3.125% notes due January 2025 3.23 % 495 495 3.875% notes due January 2027 4.02 % 2,922 2,922 3.500% notes due January 2028 3.60 % 777 777 4,194 5,023 Assumed VMware Senior Notes - fixed rate 1.000% notes due August 2024 5.80 % 1,250 — 4.500% notes due May 2025 5.81 % 750 — 1.400% notes due August 2026 5.60 % 1,500 — 4.650% notes due May 2027 5.60 % 500 — 3.900% notes due August 2027 5.50 % 1,250 — 1.800% notes due August 2028 5.44 % 750 — 4.700% notes due May 2030 5.75 % 750 — 2.200% notes due August 2031 5.74 % 1,500 — 8,250 — Assumed CA Senior Notes - fixed rate 4.700% notes due March 2027 5.15 % 215 215 Other senior notes - fixed rate 3.500% notes due August 2024 3.55 % 7 7 4.500% notes due August 2034 4.55 % 6 6 13 13 Total principal amount outstanding $ 78,521 $ 40,815 Current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 2,374 $ 1,563 Short-term finance lease liabilities 59 45 Total current portion of long-term debt $ 2,433 $ 1,608 Non-current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 76,147 $ 39,252 Long-term finance lease liabilities 39 4 Unamortized discount and issuance costs (2,718) (1,635) Total long-term debt $ 73,468 $ 37,621 2023 Term Loans On August 15, 2023, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2023 Credit Agreement”), which provided us with the ability to borrow term loans in connection with the VMware Merger. Upon completion of the VMware Merger, we entered an $11,195 million unsecured term A-2 facility (the "Term A-2 Loan”), an $11,195 million unsecured term A-3 facility (the “Term A-3 Loan”), and an $8,000 million unsecured term A-5 facility (the “Term A-5 Loan”, collectively, the “2023 Term Loans”). The term loans under the Term A-2 Loan, Term A-3 Loan and Term A-5 Loan bear interest, payable monthly or every three months at our election, at floating interest rates tied to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The term loans will mature and be payable on the second, third or fifth anniversary, respectively, of the date of the VMware Merger. Subject to the terms of the 2023 Credit Agreement, we are permitted to v oluntarily make prepayments of the term loans without penalty. Our obligations under the 2023 Credit Agreement are unsecured and are not guaranteed by any of our subsidiaries. On March 5, 2024, we made a repayment of $2.0 billion on our Term A-2 Loan. Assumed VMware Senior Notes In connection with the VMware Merger, we assumed $8,250 million of VMware’s outstanding senior unsecured notes (the “Assumed VMware Senior Notes”). We may redeem all or a portion of the Assumed VMware Senior Notes at any time, subject to a specified make-whole premium as set forth in the indenture. Upon the occurrence of a change of control and certain downgrades of the ratings, each note holder will have the right to require us to repurchase all or any part of the holders’ notes in cash at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Each series of the Assumed VMware Senior Notes pays interest semi-annually. 2021 Credit Agreement In January 2021, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2021 Credit Agreement”), which provides for a five-year $7.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, of which $500 million is available for the issuance of multi-currency letters of credit. The issuance of letters of credit and certain other instruments would reduce the aggregate amount otherwise available under our revolving credit facility for revolving loans. Subject to the terms of the 2021 Credit Agreement, we are permitted to borrow, repay and reborrow revolving loans at any time prior to the earlier of (a) January 19, 2026 and (b) the date of termination in whole of the revolving lenders’ commitments under the 2021 Credit Agreement. We had no borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility at either February 4, 2024 or October 29, 2023. Commercial Paper In February 2019, we established a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes (“Commercial Paper”) in principal amount of up to $2 billion outstanding at any time with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. Commercial Paper is sold under customary terms in the commercial paper market and may be issued at a discount from par or, alternatively, may be sold at par and bear interest at rates dictated by market conditions at the time of their issuance. The discount associated with the Commercial Paper is amortized to interest expense over its term. Outstanding Commercial Paper reduces the amount that would otherwise be available to borrow for general corporate purposes under our revolving credit facility. We had no Commercial Paper outstanding at either February 4, 2024 or October 29, 2023. Fair Value of Debt As of February 4, 2024, the estimated aggregate fair value of debt was $73,590 million. The fair value of our senior notes was determined using quoted prices from less active markets. The carrying value of the 2023 Term Loans approximates its fair value as the 2023 Term Loans are carried at a market observable interest rate that resets periodically. All of our debt obligations are categorized as Level 2 instruments. Future Principal Payments of Debt The future scheduled principal payments of debt as of February 4, 2024 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 1,879 2025 1,245 2026 14,347 2027 16,082 2028 3,395 Thereafter 41,573 Total $ 78,521 As of February 4, 2024 and October 29, 2023, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Cash Dividends Declared and Paid Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 5.25 $ 4.60 Dividends to common stockholders $ 2,435 $ 1,926 Stock Repurchase Programs We repurchased and retired approximately 7 million and 2 million shares of our common stock for $7,176 million and $1,188 million during the fiscal quarters ended February 4, 2024 and January 29, 2023, respectively. All $20 billion under our previously authorized stock repurchase programs was utilized prior to expiration on December 31, 2023. VMware, Inc. Amended and Restated 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan In connection with the VMware Merger, we assumed the VMware, Inc. Amended and Restated 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) and outstanding unvested RSU awards and PSU awards originally granted by VMware under the 2007 Plan that were held by continuing employees. These assumed awards were converted into approximately 5 million Broadcom RSU awards and will vest in accordance with their original terms, generally over 4 years. Under the 2007 Plan, we may grant stock options and stock appreciation rights with an exercise price that is no less than the fair market value on the date of grant, restricted stock, RSUs, and other stock-based or cash-based awards to employees. Equity awards granted under the 2007 Plan following the VMware Merger are expected to be on similar terms and consistent with similar grants made pursuant to our Amended and Restated Broadcom Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. Awards cancelled or forfeited and shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations become available for future issuance. As of February 4, 2024, 6 million shares remained available for issuance under the 2007 Plan. Stock-Based Compensation Expense Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 28 $ 16 Cost of subscriptions and services 133 21 Research and development 863 267 Selling, general and administrative 548 87 Total stock-based compensation expense (a) $ 1,572 $ 391 _______________ (a) Does not include $70 million of stock-based compensation during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024, which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. For the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024, stock-based compensation expense included $710 million related to equity awards assumed in connection with the VMware Merger. Stock-based compensation expense related to equity awards assumed included a one-time impact from aligning the vesting dates of equity awards assumed with our RSU vesting dates, as well as expenses related to accelerated vesting of certain equity awards held by employees terminated in connection with the VMware Merger. As of February 4, 2024, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards was $12,132 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average service period of 3.3 years. Equity Incentive Award Plans A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows: Number of RSUs Weighted-Average (In millions, except per share data) Balance as of October 29, 2023 22 $ 389.21 Assumed in VMware Merger 5 $ 968.52 Granted 5 $ 1,085.69 Vested (3) $ 478.69 Forfeited (1) $ 838.11 Balance as of February 4, 2024 28 $ 583.54 The aggregate fair value of time- and market-based RSUs that vested during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024 was $3,064 million, which represented the market value of our common stock on the date that the RSUs vested. The number of RSUs vested included shares of common stock that we withheld for settlement of employees’ tax obligations due upon the vesting of RSUs.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The provision for income taxes was $68 million and $66 million for the fiscal quarters ended February 4, 2024 and January 29, 2023, respectively. In the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024, lower uncertain tax benefits recognized were offset by lower income from continuing operations before income taxes and higher excess tax benefits from stock-based awards compared to the fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2023, and a valuation allowance release. As of February 4, 2024, we had $6,162 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties. Gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $892 million compared to the balance as of October 29, 2023 primarily due to uncertain tax positions assumed in the VMware Merger. We continue to reevaluate uncertain tax positions and any adjustments to our preliminary estimates are recognized in goodwill, provided we are within the measurement period. It is possible that our existing unrecognized tax benefits may change up to $697 million within the next 12 months as a result of lapses of statutes of limitations for certain audit periods, anticipated closures of audit examinations, and changes in balances related to tax positions to be taken during the current fiscal year. In connection with the VMware Merger, we established $3,653 million of net deferred tax liabilities on the excess of book basis over the tax basis of acquired assets, which included $2,129 million of net deferred tax assets in Ireland that we do not believe, as of the acquisition date, is more-likely-than-not to be realizable. As a result, we recorded a $2,129 million valuation allowance in the preliminary purchase price allocation. The net deferred tax liabilities, assets and valuation allowance are based upon certain assumptions underlying our preliminary purchase price allocation. Upon finalization of the purchase price allocation, additional adjustments to the amount of our net deferred taxes may be required, provided we are within the measurement period.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Reportable Segments We have two reportable segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. Each segment has separate financial information that is utilized on a regular basis by the CODM in determining how to allocate resources and evaluate performance. The reportable segments are determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, customer base, homogeneity of products, technology, delivery channels and similar economic characteristics. Semiconductor solutions . We provide semiconductor solutions for managing the movement of data in data center, service provider, and enterprise networking applications. We provide a broad variety of radio frequency semiconductor devices, wireless connectivity solutions, custom touch controllers, and inductive charging solutions for mobile applications. We also provide semiconductor solutions for enabling the set-top box and broadband access markets and for enabling secure movement of digital data to and from host machines, such as servers, personal computers and storage systems, to the underlying storage devices, such as hard disk drives and solid state drives. We also provide a broad variety of products for the general industrial and automotive markets. Our semiconductor solutions segment also includes our IP licensing. Infrastructure software. We provide a portfolio of software solutions that enables customers to plan, develop, deliver, automate, manage and secure applications across mainframe, distributed, edge, mobile and hybrid cloud platforms. Our portfolio of infrastructure and security software is designed to modernize, optimize, and secure the most complex hybrid environments, enabling scalability, agility, automation, insights, resiliency and security. We also offer mission critical FC SAN products and related software. Our CODM assesses the performance of each segment and allocates resources to each segment based on net revenue and operating results and does not evaluate each segment using discrete asset information. Operating results by segment include items that are directly attributable to each segment and also include shared expenses such as marketing, general and administrative activities, facilities and information technology expenses. Shared expenses are primarily allocated based on revenue and headcount. Unallocated Expenses Unallocated expenses include amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, and other costs, which are not used in evaluating the results of, or in allocating resources to, our segments. Acquisition-related costs include transaction costs and any costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses. Depreciation expense directly attributable to each reportable segment is included in the operating results of each segment. However, the CODM does not evaluate depreciation expense by operating segment and, therefore, it is not separately presented. There was no inter-segment revenue for any of the periods presented. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023. Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 7,390 $ 7,107 Infrastructure software 4,571 1,808 Total net revenue $ 11,961 $ 8,915 Operating income: Semiconductor solutions $ 4,116 $ 4,123 Infrastructure software 2,715 1,307 Unallocated expenses (4,748) (1,327) Total operating income $ 2,083 $ 4,103

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of February 4, 2024: Fiscal Year: Purchase Commitments Other Contractual Commitments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 223 $ 234 2025 155 300 2026 23 295 2027 7 229 2028 7 183 Thereafter — 349 Total $ 415 $ 1,590 Purchase Commitments. Represent unconditional purchase obligations to purchase goods or services, primarily inventory, that are enforceable and legally binding on us and specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, price provisions, and the approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty and unconditional purchase obligations with a remaining term of one year or less. Other Contractual Commitments. Represent amounts payable pursuant to agreements related to information technology and other service agreements. Due to the inherent uncertainty with respect to the timing of future cash outflows associated with our unrecognized tax benefits as of February 4, 2024, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities. Therefore, $3,220 million of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties as of February 4, 2024 have been excluded from the table above. Contingencies From time to time, we are involved in litigation that we believe is of the type common to companies engaged in our lines of business, including commercial disputes, employment issues, tax disputes and disputes involving claims by third parties that our activities infringe their patent, copyright, trademark or other IP rights, as well as regulatory investigations or inquiries. Legal proceedings and regulatory investigations or inquiries are often complex, may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources, and the outcomes of such proceedings are inherently uncertain, with material adverse outcomes possible. IP property claims generally involve the demand by a third-party that we cease the manufacture, use or sale of the allegedly infringing products, processes or technologies and/or pay substantial damages or royalties for past, present and future use of the allegedly infringing IP. Claims that our products or processes infringe or misappropriate any third-party IP rights (including claims arising through our contractual indemnification of our customers) often involve highly complex, technical issues, the outcome of which is inherently uncertain. Moreover, from time to time, we pursue litigation to assert our IP rights. Regardless of the merit or resolution of any such litigation, complex IP litigation is generally costly and diverts the efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel. Lawsuits Relating to VMware Backlog On March 31, 2020, a securities class action lawsuit was filed against VMware and certain former officers of VMware in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (the “California Court”). On September 18, 2020, the plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint alleging that VMware’s statements about backlog and the related internal controls during the period from August 2018 through February 2020 were materially misleading. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss, which was granted with leave to amend on September 10, 2021. On October 8, 2021, the plaintiffs filed their Second Amended Consolidated Complaint based on the same alleged disclosure deficiencies. The defendants’ motion to dismiss the Second Amended Consolidated Complaint was filed on November 5, 2021. On April 2, 2023, the California Court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss finding that the plaintiffs had adequately stated claims under Sections 10 and 20A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We cannot reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome and believe a potential loss is not probable and the range of loss is not reasonably estimable. We intend to vigorously defend against this matter. Other Matters We are currently engaged in a number of legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. Contingency Assessment We do not believe, based on currently available facts and circumstances, that the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings or ongoing regulatory investigations, taken individually or as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements. However, lawsuits may involve complex questions of fact and law and may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources to defend. The results of litigation or regulatory investigations are inherently uncertain, and material adverse outcomes are possible. From time to time, we may enter into confidential discussions regarding the potential settlement of such lawsuits. Any settlement of pending litigation could require us to incur substantial costs and other ongoing expenses, such as future royalty payments in the case of an IP dispute. During the periods presented, no material amounts have been accrued or disclosed in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements with respect to loss contingencies associated with any other legal proceedings or regulatory investigations, as potential losses for such matters are not considered probable and ranges of losses are not reasonably estimable. These matters are subject to many uncertainties and the ultimate outcomes are not predictable. There can be no assurances that the actual amounts required to satisfy any liabilities arising from the matters described above will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Other Indemnifications As is customary in our industry and as provided for in local law in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, many of our standard contracts provide remedies to our customers and others with whom we enter into contracts, such as defense, settlement, or payment of judgment for IP claims related to the use of our products. From time to time, we indemnify customers, as well as our suppliers, contractors, lessors, lessees, companies that purchase our businesses or assets and others with whom we enter into contracts, against combinations of loss, expense, or liability arising from various triggering events related to the sale and the use of our products, the use of their goods and services, the use of facilities and state of our owned facilities, the state of the assets and businesses that we sell and other matters covered by such contracts, usually up to a specified maximum amount. In addition, from time to time we also provide protection to these parties against claims related to undiscovered liabilities, additional product liabilities or environmental obligations. In our experience, claims made under such indemnifications are rare and the associated estimated fair value of the liability is not material.

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure	Restructuring and Other Charges In connection with the VMware Merger, we initiated restructuring activities to integrate the acquired business, align our workforce and improve efficiencies in our operations. We recognized $712 million of restructuring charges primarily related to employee termination costs during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024. We expect these restructuring activities to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2025. These charges were recognized primarily in operating expenses in continuing operations. The following table summarizes the significant activities within, and components of, the restructuring liabilities during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024: Employee Termination Costs Lease and Impairment Costs Total (In millions) Balance as of October 29, 2023 $ 2 $ — $ 2 Restructuring charges (a)(b) 673 39 712 Utilization (280) (39) (319) Balance as of February 4, 2024 $ 395 $ — $ 395 _______________ (a) Lease and impairment costs included the write-down of $19 million lease-related assets and $20 million of asset impairments and other costs. (b) Does not include $17 million of restructuring charges related to discontinued operations, which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events Cash Dividends Declared On March 6, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.25 per share on our common stock, payable on March 29, 2024 to stockholders of record on March 21, 2024.

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements - Henry Samueli [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement	Henry Samueli, Ph.D., our Chairman of the Board, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by D95GT, LLC. Dr. Samueli disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by D95GT, LLC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. Dr. Samueli does not have a pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Samueli Foundation, but the Samueli Foundation may be deemed an affiliate of Dr. Samueli. On January 10, 2024, D95GT, LLC and the Samueli Foundation, adopted a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (the “Trading Plan”). Pursuant to the Trading Plan, (i) D95GT, LLC will gift up to $105,976,000 in shares of Broadcom common stock (the “Donated Shares”) to the Samueli Foundation between April 15, 2024 and December 30, 2024 and (ii) the Samueli Foundation will subsequently sell the Donated Shares between April 16, 2024 and December 31, 2024, subject to the volume and price limitations set forth in the Trading Plan. The Trading Plan will expire on December 31, 2024, subject to early termination for certain specified events set forth in the Trading Plan.
Name	Henry Samueli
Title	Ph.D.
Adoption Date	January 10, 2024

Overview, Basis of Presentati_2

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal periods	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to October 31 in a 52-week year and the first Sunday in November in a 53-week year. Our fiscal year ending November 3, 2024 (“fiscal year 2024”) is a 53-week fiscal year, with our first fiscal quarter containing 14 weeks. Our fiscal year ended October 29, 2023 (“fiscal year 2023”) was a 52-week fiscal year.
Basis of presentation	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Broadcom and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. The financial information included herein is unaudited, and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The October 29, 2023 condensed consolidated balance sheet data were derived from Broadcom’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2024, or for any other future period.
Use of estimates	Use of estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	We account for a contract with a customer when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform their respective obligations, each party’s rights can be identified, payment terms can be identified, the contract has commercial substance, and it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration to which we are entitled. Revenue is recognized when, or as, performance obligations are satisfied by transferring control of a promised product or service to a customer.
Net income per share	Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of unvested RSUs and employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) rights (collectively referred to as “equity awards”). Potentially dilutive shares whose effect would have been antidilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share. The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average stock price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for purchasing shares under the ESPP and the amount of stock-based compensation expense for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares.
Segment reporting	Each segment has separate financial information that is utilized on a regular basis by the CODM in determining how to allocate resources and evaluate performance. The reportable segments are determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, customer base, homogeneity of products, technology, delivery channels and similar economic characteristics.

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation	The following tables present revenue disaggregated by type of revenue and by region for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, 2024 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 708 $ 6,191 $ 513 $ 7,412 Subscriptions and services 2,377 506 1,666 4,549 Total $ 3,085 $ 6,697 $ 2,179 $ 11,961 Fiscal Quarter Ended January 29, 2023 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 609 $ 5,937 $ 536 $ 7,082 Subscriptions and services 1,230 200 403 1,833 Total $ 1,839 $ 6,137 $ 939 $ 8,915
Contract balances	Contract assets and contract liabilities balances were as follows: February 4, October 29, (In millions) Contract Assets $ 1,647 $ 955 Contract Liabilities $ 15,451 $ 2,786

Business Combinations and Ass_2

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Tables) - VMware Acquisition	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition	Purchase Consideration (In millions) Fair value of Broadcom common stock issued for outstanding VMware common stock $ 53,398 Cash paid for outstanding VMware common stock 30,788 Cash paid by Broadcom to retire VMware’s term loan 1,257 Fair value of partially vested assumed VMware equity awards 805 Fair value of Broadcom common stock issued for accelerated VMware equity awards 23 Cash paid for accelerated VMware equity awards 13 Effective settlement of pre-existing relationships 6 Total purchase consideration 86,290 Less: cash acquired 6,642 Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 79,648
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table presents our preliminary allocation of the total purchase price, net of cash acquired: Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Trade accounts receivable $ 3,571 Inventory 15 Assets held-for-sale 5,959 Other current assets 540 Property, plant and equipment 531 Goodwill 53,933 Intangible assets 45,528 Other long-term assets 906 Total assets acquired 110,983 Accounts payable (359) Employee compensation and benefits (848) Current portion of long-term debt (1,264) Liabilities held-for-sale (2,581) Other current liabilities (10,732) Long-term debt (6,254) Other long-term liabilities (9,297) Total liabilities assumed (31,335) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 79,648
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	Intangible Assets Fair Value Weighted-Average Amortization Periods (In millions) (In years) Developed technology $ 24,420 8 Customer contracts and related relationships 14,837 8 Trade name 1,150 14 Off-market component of customer contracts 221 2 Total identified finite-lived intangible assets 40,628 In-process research and development 4,900 N/A Total identified intangible assets $ 45,528
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	The following table presents the details of IPR&D by category as of the date of the VMware Merger: Description IPR&D Percentage of Completion Estimated Cost to Complete Expected Release Date (By Fiscal Year) (Dollars in millions) VMware cloud foundation July 2024 releases $ 810 67 % $ 38 2024 VMware cloud foundation March 2025 releases $ 3,000 58 % $ 185 2025 VMware cloud foundation July 2025 releases $ 780 43 % $ 65 2025 VMware cloud foundation networking and security virtualization $ 280 21 % $ 59 2024 Application networking and security $ 30 21 % $ 47 2024
Schedule of Pro Forma Information	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 12,523 $ 12,224 Pro forma net income $ 1,615 $ 2,053

Supplemental Financial Inform_2

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory	February 4, October 29, (In millions) Finished goods $ 683 $ 676 Work-in-process 793 901 Raw materials 444 321 Total inventory $ 1,920 $ 1,898
Summary of Other Current Assets	February 4, October 29, (In millions) Assets held-for-sale $ 5,934 $ — Prepaid expenses 1,420 743 Other 1,085 863 Total other current assets $ 8,439 $ 1,606
Summary of Other Current Liabilities	February 4, October 29, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 9,593 $ 2,487 Liabilities held-for-sale 2,436 — Tax liabilities 1,414 473 Interest payable 490 380 Other 1,379 312 Total other current liabilities $ 15,312 $ 3,652
Summary of Other Long-Term Liabilities	February 4, October 29, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,220 $ 2,792 Contract liabilities 5,858 299 Deferred tax liabilities 2,760 99 Other 1,911 657 Total other long-term liabilities $ 13,749 $ 3,847
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 750 $ 361 Cash paid for income taxes $ 904 $ 273
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations	February 4, 2024 EUC Other Total (In millions) Assets held-for-sale: Goodwill $ 2,398 $ 8 $ 2,406 Intangible assets, net 2,545 244 2,789 Other assets 38 701 739 Total assets held-for-sale $ 4,981 $ 953 $ 5,934 Liabilities held-for-sale: $ 1,686 $ 750 $ 2,436 Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, 2024 EUC Other Total (In millions) Net revenue $ 292 $ 58 $ 350 Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes $ 78 $ (20) $ 58 (Provision for) benefit from income taxes (9) 2 (7) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 69 $ (18) $ 51

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	Semiconductor Solutions Infrastructure Software Total (In millions) Balance as of October 29, 2023 $ 26,001 $ 17,652 $ 43,653 VMware acquisition — 53,933 53,933 Balance as of February 4, 2024 $ 26,001 $ 71,585 $ 97,586
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class	Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book (In millions) As of February 4, 2024: Purchased technology $ 37,368 $ (12,102) $ 25,266 Customer contracts and related relationships 22,117 (6,553) 15,564 Trade names 1,799 (415) 1,384 Other 177 (106) 71 Intangible assets subject to amortization 61,461 (19,176) 42,285 In-process research and development 4,900 — 4,900 Total $ 66,361 $ (19,176) $ 47,185 As of October 29, 2023: Purchased technology $ 12,938 $ (10,723) $ 2,215 Customer contracts and related relationships 7,059 (5,753) 1,306 Trade names 649 (388) 261 Other 177 (102) 75 Intangible assets subject to amortization 20,823 (16,966) 3,857 In-process research and development 10 — 10 Total $ 20,833 $ (16,966) $ 3,867
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Expense	Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization as of February 4, 2024, the expected amortization expense was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 6,598 2025 7,630 2026 7,237 2027 6,180 2028 5,077 Thereafter 9,563 Total $ 42,285
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period	The weighted-average remaining amortization periods by intangible asset category were as follows: Amortizable intangible assets: February 4, (In years) Purchased technology 7 Customer contracts and related relationships 8 Trade names 13 Other 8

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 1,274 $ 3,774 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 51 — Net income $ 1,325 $ 3,774 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 452 418 Dilutive effect of equity awards 15 11 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 467 429 Basic income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 2.82 $ 9.03 Income per share from discontinued operations 0.11 — Net income per share $ 2.93 $ 9.03 Diluted income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 2.73 $ 8.80 Income per share from discontinued operations 0.11 — Net income per share $ 2.84 $ 8.80

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Effective Interest Rate February 4, October 29, (Dollars in millions) 2023 Term Loans - floating rate SOFR plus 1.125% term loan due November 2025 7.11 % $ 11,195 $ — SOFR plus 1.250% term loan due November 2026 7.02 % 11,195 — SOFR plus 1.625% term loan due November 2028 7.22 % 8,000 — 30,390 — April 2022 Senior Notes - fixed rate 4.000% notes due April 2029 4.17 % 750 750 4.150% notes due April 2032 4.30 % 1,200 1,200 4.926% notes due May 2037 5.33 % 2,500 2,500 4,450 4,450 September 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.137% notes due November 2035 4.23 % 3,250 3,250 3.187% notes due November 2036 4.79 % 2,750 2,750 6,000 6,000 March 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.419% notes due April 2033 4.66 % 2,250 2,250 3.469% notes due April 2034 4.63 % 3,250 3,250 5,500 5,500 January 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 1.950% notes due February 2028 2.10 % 750 750 2.450% notes due February 2031 2.56 % 2,750 2,750 2.600% notes due February 2033 2.70 % 1,750 1,750 3.500% notes due February 2041 3.60 % 3,000 3,000 3.750% notes due February 2051 3.84 % 1,750 1,750 10,000 10,000 June 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.459% notes due September 2026 4.19 % 752 752 4.110% notes due September 2028 5.02 % 1,118 1,118 1,870 1,870 May 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.250% notes due November 2023 2.40 % — 105 3.150% notes due November 2025 3.29 % 900 900 4.150% notes due November 2030 4.27 % 1,856 1,856 4.300% notes due November 2032 4.39 % 2,000 2,000 4,756 4,861 April 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 5.000% notes due April 2030 5.18 % 606 606 April 2019 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.625% notes due October 2024 3.98 % 622 622 4.750% notes due April 2029 4.95 % 1,655 1,655 2,277 2,277 Effective Interest Rate February 4, October 29, (Dollars in millions) 2017 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.625% notes due January 2024 3.74 % — 829 3.125% notes due January 2025 3.23 % 495 495 3.875% notes due January 2027 4.02 % 2,922 2,922 3.500% notes due January 2028 3.60 % 777 777 4,194 5,023 Assumed VMware Senior Notes - fixed rate 1.000% notes due August 2024 5.80 % 1,250 — 4.500% notes due May 2025 5.81 % 750 — 1.400% notes due August 2026 5.60 % 1,500 — 4.650% notes due May 2027 5.60 % 500 — 3.900% notes due August 2027 5.50 % 1,250 — 1.800% notes due August 2028 5.44 % 750 — 4.700% notes due May 2030 5.75 % 750 — 2.200% notes due August 2031 5.74 % 1,500 — 8,250 — Assumed CA Senior Notes - fixed rate 4.700% notes due March 2027 5.15 % 215 215 Other senior notes - fixed rate 3.500% notes due August 2024 3.55 % 7 7 4.500% notes due August 2034 4.55 % 6 6 13 13 Total principal amount outstanding $ 78,521 $ 40,815 Current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 2,374 $ 1,563 Short-term finance lease liabilities 59 45 Total current portion of long-term debt $ 2,433 $ 1,608 Non-current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 76,147 $ 39,252 Long-term finance lease liabilities 39 4 Unamortized discount and issuance costs (2,718) (1,635) Total long-term debt $ 73,468 $ 37,621
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The future scheduled principal payments of debt as of February 4, 2024 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 1,879 2025 1,245 2026 14,347 2027 16,082 2028 3,395 Thereafter 41,573 Total $ 78,521

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Dividends Declared and Paid	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 5.25 $ 4.60 Dividends to common stockholders $ 2,435 $ 1,926
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 28 $ 16 Cost of subscriptions and services 133 21 Research and development 863 267 Selling, general and administrative 548 87 Total stock-based compensation expense (a) $ 1,572 $ 391
Summary of RSU Activity	A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows: Number of RSUs Weighted-Average (In millions, except per share data) Balance as of October 29, 2023 22 $ 389.21 Assumed in VMware Merger 5 $ 968.52 Granted 5 $ 1,085.69 Vested (3) $ 478.69 Forfeited (1) $ 838.11 Balance as of February 4, 2024 28 $ 583.54

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 4, January 29, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 7,390 $ 7,107 Infrastructure software 4,571 1,808 Total net revenue $ 11,961 $ 8,915 Operating income: Semiconductor solutions $ 4,116 $ 4,123 Infrastructure software 2,715 1,307 Unallocated expenses (4,748) (1,327) Total operating income $ 2,083 $ 4,103

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Contractual Obligations and Commitments	The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of February 4, 2024: Fiscal Year: Purchase Commitments Other Contractual Commitments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 223 $ 234 2025 155 300 2026 23 295 2027 7 229 2028 7 183 Thereafter — 349 Total $ 415 $ 1,590

Restructuring and Other Charg_2

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the significant activities within, and components of, the restructuring liabilities during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024: Employee Termination Costs Lease and Impairment Costs Total (In millions) Balance as of October 29, 2023 $ 2 $ — $ 2 Restructuring charges (a)(b) 673 39 712 Utilization (280) (39) (319) Balance as of February 4, 2024 $ 395 $ — $ 395

Overview, Basis of Presentati_3

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Nov. 22, 2023 USD ($) shares	Feb. 04, 2024 segment
Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment		2
Fiscal Period Number of Weeks		52- or 53-week
VMware Acquisition
Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 30,788
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | shares	54,400,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned	$ 53,398

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 11,961	$ 8,915
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	3,085	1,839
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	6,697	6,137
Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	2,179	939
Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	7,412	7,082
Products | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	708	609
Products | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	6,191	5,937
Products | Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	513	536
Subscriptions and services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	4,549	1,833
Subscriptions and services | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	2,377	1,230
Subscriptions and services | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	506	200
Subscriptions and services | Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 1,666	$ 403

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 2 (Contract Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023	Oct. 29, 2023
Contract Assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net	$ 1,647		$ 955
Contract Liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 15,451		$ 2,786
Percentage of Contract Liabilities Subject to Termination for Convenience	39%
Revenue recognized during period that was included in contract liabilities at beginning of period	$ 1,313	$ 1,435

Revenue from Contracts with C_5

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 3 (RPO) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 27,700
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-02-04
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage	44%

Business Combinations and Ass_3

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions(Textuals) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Nov. 22, 2023	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration for disposal business		$ 3,800
Total net revenue		11,961	$ 8,915
VMware Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	Nov. 22, 2023
Business Acquisition, Share Price	$ 142.50
Business Acquisition, Share Exchange Ratio	0.2520
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Common Stock Consideration	50%
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Cash Consideration	50%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 30,788
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	54,400,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned	$ 53,398
Debt Assumed	$ 8,250
Total net revenue		2,102
Transaction Costs		$ 220

Business Combinations and Ass_4

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions(Purchase Consideration) (Details) - VMware Acquisition $ in Millions	Nov. 22, 2023 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned	$ 53,398
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	30,788
Payments to retire debt	1,257
Fair value of partially vested assumed VMware equity awards	805
Fair value of Broadcom common stock issued for accelerated VMware equity awards	23
Cash paid for accelerated VMware equity awards	13
Effective settlement of pre-existing relationships	6
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	86,290
Cash Acquired from Acquisition	6,642
Bsuiness Combination, Consideration Transferred, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 79,648

Business Combinations and Ass_5

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Total Purchase Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Nov. 22, 2023	Oct. 29, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assets held-for-sale	$ 5,934		$ 0
Goodwill	97,586		43,653
Liabilities held-for-sale	$ (2,436)		$ 0
VMware Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivables		$ 3,571
Inventory		15
Assets held-for-sale		5,959
Other current assets		540
Property, plant, and equipment		531
Goodwill		53,933
Total identified intangible assets		45,528
Other long-term assets		906
Total assets acquired		110,983
Accounts payable		(359)
Employee compensation and benefits		(848)
Current portion of long-term debt		(1,264)
Liabilities held-for-sale		(2,581)
Other current liabilities		(10,732)
Long-term debt		(6,254)
Other long-term liabilities		(9,297)
Total liabilities assumed		(31,335)
Fair value of net assets acquired		$ 79,648

Business Combinations and Ass_6

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Intangible Assets) (Details) - VMware Acquisition $ in Millions	Nov. 22, 2023 USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired during the period	$ 40,628
Total identified intangible assets	45,528
Developed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired during the period	$ 24,420
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	8 years
Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired during the period	$ 14,837
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	8 years
Trademarks and Trade Names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired during the period	$ 1,150
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	14 years
Off-market component of customer contracts
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired during the period	$ 221
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	2 years
In-process research and development
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 4,900

Business Combinations and Ass_7

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (IPR&D) (Details) - VMware Acquisition - In-process research and development $ in Millions	Nov. 22, 2023 USD ($) Rate
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 4,900
VMware Cloud Foundation July 2024 releases
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 810
Percentage of completion | Rate	67%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 38
Year of completion	2024
VMware Cloud Foundation March 2025 releases
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 3,000
Percentage of completion | Rate	58%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 185
Year of completion	2025
VMware Cloud Foundation July 2025 releases
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 780
Percentage of completion | Rate	43%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 65
Year of completion	2025
VMware cloud foundation networking and security virtualization
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 280
Percentage of completion | Rate	21%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 59
Year of completion	2024
Application networking and security
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 30
Percentage of completion | Rate	21%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 47
Year of completion	2024

Business Combinations and Ass_8

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Pro Forma) (Details) - VMware Acquisition - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net revenue	$ 12,523	$ 12,224
Pro forma net income	$ 1,615	$ 2,053

Supplemental Financial Inform_3

Supplemental Financial Information (Cash Equivalents) (Details) - Cash Equivalents - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Time deposits	$ 1,300	$ 1,470
Money-market funds	$ 2,910	$ 1,650

Supplemental Financial Inform_4

Supplemental Financial Information (Accounts Receivable Factoring) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Accounts Receivable Factoring [Abstract]
Accounts receivable factored	$ 1,250	$ 1,025

Supplemental Financial Inform_5

Supplemental Financial Information (Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 683	$ 676
Work-in-process	793	901
Raw materials	444	321
Total inventory	$ 1,920	$ 1,898

Supplemental Financial Inform_6

Supplemental Financial Information (Assets and Liabilities Held for sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill	$ 2,406
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	2,789
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets	739
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	2,436
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue	350
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	58
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period	(7)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	51
Assets held-for-sale	5,934	$ 0
EUC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill	2,398
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	2,545
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets	38
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets	4,981
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	1,686
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue	292
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	78
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period	(9)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	69
Other
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill	8
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	244
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets	701
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets	953
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	750
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue	58
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	(20)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period	2
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	$ (18)

Supplemental Financial Inform_7

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Assets held-for-sale	$ 5,934	$ 0
Prepaid expenses	1,420	743
Other	1,085	863
Total other current assets	$ 8,439	$ 1,606

Supplemental Financial Inform_8

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Contract liabilities	$ 9,593	$ 2,487
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current	2,436	0
Tax liabilities	1,414	473
Interest payable	490	380
Other	1,379	312
Other current liabilities	$ 15,312	$ 3,652

Supplemental Financial Inform_9

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest	$ 3,220	$ 2,792
Contract liabilities	5,858	299
Deferred Tax and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	2,760	99
Other	1,911	657
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 13,749	$ 3,847

Supplemental Financial Infor_10

Supplemental Financial Information (Supplemental Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$ 750	$ 361
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 904	$ 273

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 97,586	$ 43,653
Goodwill acquired during the period	53,933
Semiconductor Solutions
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	26,001	26,001
Goodwill acquired during the period	0
Infrastructure Software
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	71,585	$ 17,652
Goodwill acquired during the period	$ 53,933

Intangible Assets (Intangible A

Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 61,461	$ 20,823
Accumulated amortization	(19,176)	(16,966)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	42,285	3,857
Intangible assets, gross	66,361	20,833
Intangible assets, net book value	47,185	3,867
In-process research and development
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
In-process research and development	4,900	10
Purchased technology
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	37,368	12,938
Accumulated amortization	(12,102)	(10,723)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	25,266	2,215
Customer contracts and related relationships
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	22,117	7,059
Accumulated amortization	(6,553)	(5,753)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	15,564	1,306
Trade names
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,799	649
Accumulated amortization	(415)	(388)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,384	261
Other
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	177	177
Accumulated amortization	(106)	(102)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 71	$ 75

Intangible Assets (Intangible_2

Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Finite-lived intangible assets future amortization expense
2024 (Remainder)	$ 6,598
2025	7,630
2026	7,237
2027	6,180
2028	5,077
Thereafter	9,563
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 42,285	$ 3,857

Intangible Assets (Intangible_3

Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Life) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024
Purchased technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	7 years
Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	8 years
Trade names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	13 years
Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	8 years

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$ 1,274	$ 3,774
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	51	0
Net income	$ 1,325	$ 3,774
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	452	418
Dilutive effect of equity awards	15	11
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	467	429
Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$ 2.82	$ 9.03
Income per share from discontinued operations	0.11	0
Net income per share	2.93	9.03
Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	2.73	8.80
Income per share from discontinued operations	0.11	0
Net income per share	$ 2.84	$ 8.80

Borrowings (Details)

Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 22, 2023	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023	Jan. 19, 2021	Feb. 28, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 78,521,000,000	$ 40,815,000,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities		2,374,000,000	1,563,000,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Current		59,000,000	45,000,000
Current portion of long-term debt		2,433,000,000	1,608,000,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities		76,147,000,000	39,252,000,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent		39,000,000	4,000,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net		2,718,000,000	1,635,000,000
Long-term debt		$ 73,468,000,000	37,621,000,000
Term Loan through November 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate		7.11%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 11,195,000,000		0
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate		1.125%
Term Loan through November 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate		7.02%
Long-term Debt, Gross	11,195,000,000		0
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate		1.25%
Term Loan through November 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate		7.22%
Long-term Debt, Gross	8,000,000,000	$ 8,000,000,000	0
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate		1.625%
2023 Term Loan Total
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 30,390,000,000	0
April 2029 Senior Notes issued in Apr'22
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4%
Effective interest rate		4.17%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 750,000,000	750,000,000
April 2032 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.15%
Effective interest rate		4.30%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
May 2037 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.926%
Effective interest rate		5.33%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,500,000,000	2,500,000,000
April 2022 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 4,450,000,000	4,450,000,000
November 2035 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.137%
Effective interest rate		4.23%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 3,250,000,000	3,250,000,000
November 2036 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.187%
Effective interest rate		4.79%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,750,000,000	2,750,000,000
September 2021 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 6,000,000,000	6,000,000,000
April 2033 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.419%
Effective interest rate		4.66%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,250,000,000	2,250,000,000
April 2034 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.469%
Effective interest rate		4.63%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 3,250,000,000	3,250,000,000
March 2021 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 5,500,000,000	5,500,000,000
February 2028 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		1.95%
Effective interest rate		2.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 750,000,000	750,000,000
February 2031 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.45%
Effective interest rate		2.56%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,750,000,000	2,750,000,000
February 2033 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.60%
Effective interest rate		2.70%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000
February 2041 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.50%
Effective interest rate		3.60%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 3,000,000,000	3,000,000,000
February 2051 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.75%
Effective interest rate		3.84%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000
January 2021 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 10,000,000,000	10,000,000,000
September 2026 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.459%
Effective interest rate		4.19%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 752,000,000	752,000,000
September 2028 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.11%
Effective interest rate		5.02%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,118,000,000	1,118,000,000
June 2020 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,870,000,000	1,870,000,000
November 2023 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.25%
Effective interest rate		2.40%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	105,000,000
November 2025 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.15%
Effective interest rate		3.29%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 900,000,000	900,000,000
November 2030 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.15%
Effective interest rate		4.27%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,856,000,000	1,856,000,000
November 2032 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.30%
Effective interest rate		4.39%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
May 2020 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 4,756,000,000	4,861,000,000
April 2030 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		5%
Effective interest rate		5.18%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 606,000,000	606,000,000
October 2024 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.625%
Effective interest rate		3.98%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 622,000,000	622,000,000
April 2029 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.75%
Effective interest rate		4.95%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,655,000,000	1,655,000,000
April 2019 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,277,000,000	2,277,000,000
January 2024 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.625%
Effective interest rate		3.74%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	829,000,000
January 2025 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.125%
Effective interest rate		3.23%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 495,000,000	495,000,000
January 2027 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.875%
Effective interest rate		4.02%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,922,000,000	2,922,000,000
January 2028 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.50%
Effective interest rate		3.60%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 777,000,000	777,000,000
2017 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 4,194,000,000	5,023,000,000
March 2027 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.70%
Effective interest rate		5.15%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 215,000,000	215,000,000
August 2024 Senior Notes | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.50%
Effective interest rate		3.55%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 7,000,000	7,000,000
August 2024 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		1%
Effective interest rate		5.80%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,250,000,000	0
August 2034 Senior Notes | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.50%
Effective interest rate		4.55%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 6,000,000	6,000,000
Other Senior Notes | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		13,000,000	13,000,000
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	0
Commercial paper, Maximum borrowing capacity					$ 2,000,000,000
May 2025 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.50%
Effective interest rate		5.81%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 750,000,000	0
August 2026 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		1.40%
Effective interest rate		5.60%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,500,000,000	0
May 2027 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.65%
Effective interest rate		5.60%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 500,000,000	0
August 2027 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.90%
Effective interest rate		5.50%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,250,000,000	0
August 2028 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		1.80%
Effective interest rate		5.44%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 750,000,000	0
May 2030 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.70%
Effective interest rate		5.75%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 750,000,000	0
August 2031 Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.20%
Effective interest rate		5.74%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,500,000,000	0
Assumed VMware Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 8,250,000,000
Long Term Debt Change In Control Repurchase Percentage	101%
Assumed VMware Senior Notes | VMware Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		8,250,000,000	0
January 2021 Credit Agreement | Revolver Borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		0	$ 0
January 2021 Credit Agreement | Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 7,500,000,000
January 2021 Credit Agreement | Foreign Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 500,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		$ 73,590,000,000

Borrowings (Future Principal Pa

Borrowings (Future Principal Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2024 (Remainder)	$ 1,879
2025	1,245
2026	14,347
2027	16,082
2028	3,395
Thereafter	41,573
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 78,521	$ 40,815

Borrowings (Debt Principle Repa

Borrowings (Debt Principle Repayment) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 05, 2024 USD ($)
2023 A-2 Term Loan | Subsequent Event
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months	$ 2,000

Stockholders' Equity (Dividends

Stockholders' Equity (Dividends and Distributions) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share to common stockholders	$ 5.25	$ 4.60
Dividends to common stockholders	$ 2,435	$ 1,926

Stockholders' Equity (Share Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Share Repurchase Program) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Repurchases of common stock , Shares	7	2
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 7,176	$ 1,188
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 20,000

Stockholders' Equity (Equity In

Stockholders' Equity (Equity Incentive Award Plans) (Details) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024 shares
2007 Plan
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	6
RSUs
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Assumed in VMware Merger	5
RSUs | VMware Acquisition
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Assumed in VMware Merger	5
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years

Stockholders' Equity (Stock-bas

Stockholders' Equity (Stock-based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024		Jan. 29, 2023
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,572	[1]	$ 391
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards	$ 12,132
Unrecognized compensation cost, Remaining weighted-average service period	3 years 3 months 18 days
VMware Acquisition
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 710
VMware Discontinued Operations
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	70
Cost of products sold
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	28		16
Cost of subscriptions and services
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	133		21
Research and development
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	863		267
Selling, general and administrative
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 548		$ 87
[1]Does not include $70 million of stock-based compensation during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024, which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activ

Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activity) (Details) - RSUs $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares
RSUs, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	22
Assumed in VMware Merger	5
Granted	5
Vested	(3)
Forfeited	(1)
Ending balance	28
RSUs, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Beginning balance, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	$ 389.21
Assumed, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	968.52
Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	1,085.69
Vested, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	478.69
Forfeited, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	838.11
Ending balance, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	$ 583.54
Aggregate market value of RSUs vested | $	$ 3,064
VMware Acquisition
RSUs, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Assumed in VMware Merger	5

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024	Jan. 29, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes	$ 68	$ 66
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	6,162
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)	892
Possible change of existing unrecognized tax benefits	697
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense	2,129
Liability
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net	3,653
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net	$ 3,653

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2024 USD ($) segment	Jan. 29, 2023 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Total net revenue	$ 11,961	$ 8,915
Total operating income	2,083	4,103
Semiconductor Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue	7,390	7,107
Total operating income	4,116	4,123
Infrastructure Software
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue	4,571	1,808
Total operating income	2,715	1,307
Unallocated Expenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating income	$ (4,748)	$ (1,327)

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024 USD ($)
Purchase commitments
Purchase commitments, Due in 2024 (remainder)	$ 223
Purchase commitments, Due in 2025	155
Purchase commitments, Due in 2026	23
Purchase commitments, Due in 2027	7
Purchase commitments, Due in 2028	7
Purchase commitments, Thereafter	0
Purchase commitments, Total	415
Other contractual commitments
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2024 (remainder)	234
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2025	300
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2026	295
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2027	229
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2028	183
Other contractual commitments, Thereafter	349
Other contractual commitments, Total	$ 1,590

Commitment and Contingencies (D

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) 2 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest	$ 3,220	$ 2,792

Restructuring and Other Charg_3

Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Feb. 04, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve		$ 395	$ 2
Restructuring charges	[1],[2]	712
Utilization of restructuring reserve		(319)
Write-down of restructured lease-related right-of-use assets and other lease-related charges		19
Other Restructuring Costs		20
Restructuring Charges Related To Discontinued Operations		17
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve		395	2
Restructuring charges	[2]	673
Utilization of restructuring reserve		(280)
Other Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve		0	$ 0
Restructuring charges	[1]	39
Utilization of restructuring reserve		$ (39)
[1] (a) Lease and impairment costs included the write-down of $19 million lease-related assets and $20 million of asset impairments and other costs. (b) Does not include $17 million of restructuring charges related to discontinued operations, which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Subsequent Events - Cash Divide

Subsequent Events - Cash Dividends (Details) - Subsequent Event - $ / shares	Mar. 29, 2024	Mar. 21, 2024	Mar. 06, 2024
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends payable, Date declared			Mar. 06, 2024
Common dividends declared (in dollars per share)			$ 5.25
Dividends payable, Date to be paid	Mar. 29, 2024
Dividends payable, Date of record		Mar. 21, 2024