Broadcom (AVGO) 10-Q 12 Jun 24 2024 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	May 31, 2024
Document and Entity Section Information [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-03
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	May 05, 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		465,488,374

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,809	$ 14,189
Trade accounts receivable, net	5,500	3,154
Inventory	1,842	1,898
Other current assets	8,151	1,606
Total current assets	25,302	20,847
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,668	2,154
Goodwill	97,873	43,653
Intangible assets, net	45,407	3,867
Other long-term assets	3,961	2,340
Total assets	175,211	72,861
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,441	1,210
Employee compensation and benefits	1,385	935
Current portion of long-term debt	2,426	1,608
Other current liabilities	14,919	3,652
Total current liabilities	20,171	7,405
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	71,590	37,621
Other long-term liabilities	13,489	3,847
Total liabilities	105,250	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; 465 and 414 shares issued and outstanding as of May 5, 2024 and October 29, 2023, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	69,754	21,099
Retained earnings	0	2,682
Accumulated other comprehensive income	207	207
Total stockholders’ equity	69,961	23,988
Total liabilities and equity	$ 175,211	$ 72,861

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited Parenthetical - $ / shares	May 05, 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	465,000,000	414,000,000
Common stock, Shares outstanding	465,000,000	414,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 12,487	$ 8,733	$ 24,448	$ 17,648
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold	2,429	2,019	4,589	4,244
Cost of subscriptions and services	713	158	1,667	307
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	1,516	441	2,896	976
Restructuring charges	53	0	145	2
Total cost of revenue	4,711	2,618	9,297	5,529
Gross margin	7,776	6,115	15,151	12,119
Research and development	2,415	1,312	4,723	2,507
Selling, general and administrative	1,277	438	2,849	786
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	827	348	1,619	696
Restructuring and other charges	292	9	912	19
Total operating expenses	4,811	2,107	10,103	4,008
Operating income	2,965	4,008	5,048	8,111
Interest expense	(1,047)	(405)	(1,973)	(811)
Other income, net	87	113	272	256
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	2,005	3,716	3,347	7,556
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(116)	235	(48)	301
Income from continuing operations	2,121	3,481	3,395	7,255
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	0	51	0
Net income	$ 2,121	$ 3,481	$ 3,446	$ 7,255
Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$ 4.56	$ 8.39	$ 7.41	$ 17.40
Income per share from discontinued operations	0	0	0.11	0
Net income per share	4.56	8.39	7.52	17.40
Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	4.42	8.15	7.18	16.95
Income per share from discontinued operations	0	0	0.11	0
Net income per share	$ 4.42	$ 8.15	$ 7.29	$ 16.95
Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	465	415	458	417
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	480	427	473	428
Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 7,192	$ 6,741	$ 14,604	$ 13,823
Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	$ 5,295	$ 1,992	$ 9,844	$ 3,825

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,121	$ 3,481	$ 3,446	$ 7,255
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized gain on derivative instruments	0	(2)	0	(128)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	0	(2)	0	(128)
Comprehensive income	$ 2,121	$ 3,479	$ 3,446	$ 7,127

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 3,446	$ 7,255
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets	4,587	1,715
Depreciation	288	256
Stock-based compensation	3,039	904
Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes	(805)	(889)
Non-cash interest expense	221	65
Other	130	(18)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:
Trade accounts receivable, net	1,243	(91)
Inventory	68	39
Accounts payable	(167)	(194)
Employee compensation and benefits	(409)	(566)
Other current assets and current liabilities	(2,568)	405
Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities	322	(343)
Net cash provided by operating activities	9,395	8,538
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(25,976)	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(254)	(225)
Purchases of investments	(72)	(197)
Sales of investments	131	0
Other	(12)	1
Net cash used in investing activities	(26,183)	(421)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	30,010	0
Payments on debt obligations	(2,934)	(260)
Payments of dividends	(4,878)	(3,840)
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program	(7,176)	(3,994)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	(2,662)	(947)
Other	(16)	(2)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	12,408	(8,980)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(4,380)	(863)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	14,189	12,416
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	9,809	11,553
Issuance of common stock	$ 64	$ 63

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)
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. 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	7,255
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ (128)
Repurchases of common stock, Shares	(7,000,000)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Apr. 30, 2023		414,000,000
Ending Balance at Apr. 30, 2023	$ 22,007	$ 0	20,826	1,363	(182)
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Jan. 29, 2023		417,000,000
Beginning Balance at Jan. 29, 2023	23,310	$ 0	21,119	2,371	(180)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	3,481			3,481
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2)				(2)
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, Dividends in excess of retained earnings			0
Dividends to common stockholders	(1,914)			(1,914)
Common stock issued, Shares		3,000,000
Common stock issued, Value	63	$ 0	63
Stock-based compensation	$ 513		513
Repurchases of common stock, Shares	(5,000,000)	(5,000,000)
Repurchases of common stock, Value	$ (2,823)	$ 0	(248)	(2,575)
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	(621)	$ 0	(621)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Apr. 30, 2023		414,000,000
Ending Balance at Apr. 30, 2023	22,007	$ 0	20,826	1,363	(182)
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	$ 0	53,421
Fair value of partially vested equity awards assumed in connection with the acquisition	749		749
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)
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
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	3,446
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0
Repurchases of common stock, Shares	(7,000,000)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at May. 05, 2024		465,000,000
Ending Balance at May. 05, 2024	$ 69,961	$ 0	69,754	0	207
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Feb. 04, 2024		463,000,000
Beginning Balance at Feb. 04, 2024	70,284	$ 0	70,077	0	207
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	2,121			2,121
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, Dividends in excess of retained earnings			(322)
Dividends to common stockholders	(2,443)			(2,121)
Common stock issued, Shares		3,000,000
Common stock issued, Value	64	$ 0	64
Stock-based compensation	1,457		1,457
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	(1,548)	$ 0	(1,548)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other	(26)		(26)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at May. 05, 2024		465,000,000
Ending Balance at May. 05, 2024	$ 69,961	$ 0	$ 69,754	$ 0	$ 207

Overview, Basis of Presentation

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 private and hybrid cloud platforms. Our portfolio of infrastructure and security software is designed to modernize, optimize, and secure the most complex private and hybrid cloud 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. “Acquisitions” 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 May 5, 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	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 May 5, 2024 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 473 $ 6,267 $ 452 $ 7,192 Subscriptions and services 3,401 487 1,407 5,295 Total $ 3,874 $ 6,754 $ 1,859 $ 12,487 Fiscal Quarter Ended April 30, 2023 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 780 $ 5,458 $ 503 $ 6,741 Subscriptions and services 1,454 126 412 1,992 Total $ 2,234 $ 5,584 $ 915 $ 8,733 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, 2024 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 1,181 $ 12,458 $ 965 $ 14,604 Subscriptions and services 5,778 993 3,073 9,844 Total $ 6,959 $ 13,451 $ 4,038 $ 24,448 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended April 30, 2023 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 1,389 $ 11,395 $ 1,039 $ 13,823 Subscriptions and services 2,684 326 815 3,825 Total $ 4,073 $ 11,721 $ 1,854 $ 17,648 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: May 5, October 29, (In millions) Contract Assets $ 2,430 $ 955 Contract Liabilities $ 16,702 $ 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 2024 , approximately 50% of contract liabilities related to contracts subject to termination for convenience provisions . The amount of revenue recognized during the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024 that was included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 29, 2023 was $1,965 million. The amount of revenue recognized during the two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2023 that was included in the contract liabilities balance as of October 30, 2022 was $2,287 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 May 5, 2024 were approximately $22.9 billion. We expect approximately 49% 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	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisitions	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, updated as of May 5, 2024: Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Trade accounts receivable $ 3,571 Inventory 15 Assets held-for-sale 5,206 Other current assets 757 Property, plant and equipment 531 Goodwill 54,206 Intangible assets 45,572 Other long-term assets 1,064 Total assets acquired 110,922 Accounts payable (359) Employee compensation and benefits (848) Current portion of long-term debt (1,264) Liabilities held-for-sale (1,901) Other current liabilities (11,041) Long-term debt (6,254) Other long-term liabilities (9,607) Total liabilities assumed (31,274) 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. Our results of continuing operations included $2,674 million and $4,776 million of net revenue attributable to VMware for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, respectively . 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 related to the VMware Merger of $20 million and $240 million, respectively, were primarily included in selling, general and administrative expense for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024 . Intangible Assets Fair Value Weighted-Average Amortization Periods (In millions) (In years) Developed technology $ 24,156 8 Customer contracts and related relationships 15,239 8 Trade name 1,205 14 Off-market component of customer contracts 242 2 Total identified finite-lived intangible assets 40,842 In-process research and development 4,730 N/A Total identified intangible assets $ 45,572 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 $ 790 67 % $ 38 2024 VMware cloud foundation March 2025 releases $ 2,900 58 % $ 185 2025 VMware cloud foundation July 2025 releases $ 750 43 % $ 65 2025 VMware cloud foundation networking and security virtualization $ 265 21 % $ 59 2024 Application networking and security $ 25 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 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 12,507 $ 11,665 $ 25,030 $ 23,889 Pro forma net income $ 2,261 $ 1,796 $ 3,876 $ 3,849 Acquisition of Seagate’s SoC Operations On April 23, 2024, we acquired certain assets related to the design, development, and manufacture of System-on-Chip (“SoC”) operations of Seagate Technology Holdings plc for $600 million. We acquired these assets to strengthen our portfolio of SoC products. The following table presents our preliminary allocation of the total purchase price. Goodwill is allocated to the semiconductor solutions segment and is deductible for tax purposes. Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Intangible assets $ 570 Goodwill 14 Other assets 16 Total assets acquired $ 600 Intangible Assets Fair Value Weighted-Average Amortization Periods (In millions) (In years) Customer contracts and related relationships $ 410 11 Developed technology 90 11 Total identified finite-lived intangible assets 500 In-process research and development 70 N/A Total identified intangible assets $ 570 Customer contracts and related relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenue that will be derived from sales of SoC controller products for hard disk drive applications . Customer contracts and related relationships were valued 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 customer contracts and related relationships less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. The economic useful life was determined based on the useful lives of other intangible assets and the length of time remaining on the acquired contracts . Developed technology relates to SoC controller products for hard disk drive applications. We valued the developed technology using 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 developed technology. 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.

Supplemental Financial Informat

Supplemental Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Information	Supplemental Financial Information Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents included $1,382 million and $1,470 million of time deposits and $1,438 million and $1,650 million of money-market funds as of May 5, 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 $2,500 million during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, respectively, and $900 million and $1,925 million during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2023, respectively. Inventory May 5, October 29, (In millions) Finished goods $ 569 $ 676 Work-in-process 866 901 Raw materials 407 321 Total inventory $ 1,842 $ 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. The carrying value of these assets and liabilities as of May 5, 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 May 5, 2024, the carrying values of these assets, net of liabilities, approximated the expected selling prices. May 5, 2024 EUC Other Total (In millions) Assets held-for-sale: Goodwill $ 2,268 $ — $ 2,268 Intangible assets, net 2,545 — 2,545 Other assets 57 351 408 Total assets held-for-sale $ 4,870 $ 351 $ 5,221 Liabilities held-for-sale: $ 1,581 $ 176 $ 1,757 Discontinued Operations We have presented the operating results of these assets and liabilities held-for-sale in discontinued operations as follows: Fiscal Quarter Ended May 5, 2024 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, 2024 (In millions) Net revenue $ 329 $ 680 Income from discontinued operations before income taxes $ 11 $ 69 Provision for income taxes (11) (18) Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ — $ 51 Other Current Assets May 5, October 29, (In millions) Assets held-for-sale $ 5,221 $ — Prepaid expenses 1,742 743 Other 1,188 863 Total other current assets $ 8,151 $ 1,606 Other Current Liabilities May 5, October 29, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 10,519 $ 2,487 Liabilities held-for-sale 1,757 — Tax liabilities 1,127 473 Interest payable 450 380 Other 1,066 312 Total other current liabilities $ 14,919 $ 3,652 Other Long-Term Liabilities May 5, October 29, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,209 $ 2,792 Contract liabilities 6,183 299 Deferred tax liabilities 2,219 99 Other 1,878 657 Total other long-term liabilities $ 13,489 $ 3,847 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 946 $ 397 $ 1,696 $ 758 Cash paid for income taxes $ 834 $ 891 $ 1,738 $ 1,164

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 Acquisition of VMware — 54,206 54,206 Acquisition of Seagate’s SoC operations 14 — 14 Balance as of May 5, 2024 $ 26,015 $ 71,858 $ 97,873 Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book (In millions) As of May 5, 2024: Purchased technology $ 37,193 $ (13,616) $ 23,577 Customer contracts and related relationships 22,950 (7,397) 15,553 Trade names 1,854 (445) 1,409 Other 177 (109) 68 Intangible assets subject to amortization 62,174 (21,567) 40,607 In-process research and development 4,800 — 4,800 Total $ 66,974 $ (21,567) $ 45,407 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 May 5, 2024, the expected amortization expense was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 4,728 2025 7,604 2026 7,035 2027 6,065 2028 5,051 Thereafter 10,124 Total $ 40,607 The weighted-average remaining amortization periods by intangible asset category were as follows: Amortizable intangible assets: May 5, (In years) Purchased technology 7 Customer contracts and related relationships 7 Trade names 13 Other 7

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,395 $ 7,255 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — 51 — Net income $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,446 $ 7,255 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 465 415 458 417 Dilutive effect of equity awards 15 12 15 11 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 480 427 473 428 Basic income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 4.56 $ 8.39 $ 7.41 $ 17.40 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.11 — Net income per share $ 4.56 $ 8.39 $ 7.52 $ 17.40 Diluted income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 4.42 $ 8.15 $ 7.18 $ 16.95 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.11 — Net income per share $ 4.42 $ 8.15 $ 7.29 $ 16.95

Borrowings

Borrowings	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings Effective Interest Rate May 5, October 29, (Dollars in millions) 2023 Term Loans - floating rate SOFR plus 1.125% term loan due November 2025 7.10 % $ 9,195 $ — SOFR plus 1.250% term loan due November 2026 7.01 % 11,195 — SOFR plus 1.625% term loan due November 2028 7.21 % 8,000 — 28,390 — 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 May 5, 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 $ 76,521 $ 40,815 Current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 2,374 $ 1,563 Short-term finance lease liabilities 52 45 Total current portion of long-term debt $ 2,426 $ 1,608 Non-current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 74,147 $ 39,252 Long-term finance lease liabilities 21 4 Unamortized discount and issuance costs (2,578) (1,635) Total long-term debt $ 71,590 $ 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. During the fiscal quarter ended May 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 2024 or October 29, 2023. Fair Value of Debt As of May 5, 2024, the estimated aggregate fair value of debt was $70,754 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 May 5, 2024 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 1,879 2025 1,245 2026 12,347 2027 16,082 2028 3,395 Thereafter 41,573 Total $ 76,521 As of May 5, 2024 and October 29, 2023, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Cash Dividends Declared and Paid Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 5.25 $ 4.60 $ 10.50 $ 9.20 Dividends to common stockholders $ 2,443 $ 1,914 $ 4,878 $ 3,840 Stock Repurchase Programs We repurchased and retired approximately 7 million shares of our common stock for $7,176 million during the fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2024 which completed all $20 billion under our previously authorized stock repurchase programs prior to expiration on December 31, 2023. During the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2023, we repurchased and retired approximately 5 million and 7 million shares of our common stock for $2,806 million and $3,994 million, respectively. 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 May 5, 2024, 5 million shares remained available for issuance under the 2007 Plan. Stock-Based Compensation Expense Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 28 $ 22 $ 56 $ 38 Cost of subscriptions and services 142 28 275 49 Research and development 881 354 1,744 621 Selling, general and administrative 352 109 900 196 Total stock-based compensation expense (a) $ 1,403 $ 513 $ 2,975 $ 904 _______________ (a) Does not include $66 million and $136 million of stock-based compensation during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, respectively, which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, stock-based compensation expense included $387 million and $1,097 million, respectively, related to equity awards assumed in connection with the VMware Merger. For the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, 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 May 5, 2024, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards was $13,811 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 7 $ 1,121.01 Vested (6) $ 473.17 Forfeited (1) $ 801.25 Balance as of May 5, 2024 27 $ 654.06 The aggregate fair value of time- and market-based RSUs that vested during the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024 was $7,127 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	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The benefit from income taxes was $116 million and $48 million for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, respectively. The benefit from income taxes was primarily due to excess tax benefits from stock-based awards and a shift in the jurisdictional mix of income and expense, partially offset by income tax expense on operations. The provision for income taxes was $235 million and $301 million for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2023, respectively. The provision for income taxes was primarily driven by income before income taxes, partially offset by excess tax benefits from stock-based awards and the recognition of uncertain tax benefits as a result of lapses of statutes of limitations. As of May 5, 2024, we had $6,178 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties. It is possible that our existing unrecognized tax benefits may change up to $702 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. Subsequent to the close of the fiscal quarter ended May 5, 2024, we completed an intra-group transfer of certain IP rights to the United States through a supply chain realignment. We estimate that we will recognize a discrete tax expense of up to $4.9 billion during the fiscal quarter ending August 4, 2024 from the establishment of a deferred tax liability as a result of the book and tax basis difference on these IP rights. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of the intra-group transfer on our estimated annual effective tax rate and income tax provision.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 private and hybrid cloud platforms. Our portfolio of infrastructure and security software is designed to modernize, optimize, and secure the most complex private and hybrid cloud 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 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 7,202 $ 6,808 $ 14,592 $ 13,915 Infrastructure software 5,285 1,925 9,856 3,733 Total net revenue $ 12,487 $ 8,733 $ 24,448 $ 17,648 Operating income: Semiconductor solutions $ 3,978 $ 4,000 $ 8,094 $ 8,123 Infrastructure software 3,168 1,412 5,883 2,719 Unallocated expenses (4,181) (1,404) (8,929) (2,731) Total operating income $ 2,965 $ 4,008 $ 5,048 $ 8,111

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of May 5, 2024: Fiscal Year: Purchase Commitments Other Contractual Commitments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 209 $ 268 2025 186 405 2026 248 407 2027 7 338 2028 7 296 Thereafter — 1,146 Total $ 657 $ 2,860 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 May 5, 2024, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities. Therefore, $3,209 million of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties as of May 5, 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
	May 05, 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 $345 million and $1,057 million of restructuring charges primarily related to employee termination costs during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, respectively. 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 two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024: Employee Termination Costs Lease and Impairment Costs Total (In millions) Balance as of October 29, 2023 $ 2 $ — $ 2 Restructuring charges (a)(b) 976 81 1,057 Utilization (773) (81) (854) Balance as of May 5, 2024 $ 205 $ — $ 205 _______________ (a) Lease and impairment costs included the write-down of $51 million lease-related assets and $30 million of asset impairments and other costs. (b) Does not include $27 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	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events Cash Dividends Declared On June 11, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.25 per share on our common stock, payable on June 28, 2024 to stockholders of record on June 24, 2024. Common Stock Split On June 12, 2024, we announced a ten-for-one forward stock split of our common stock. The stock split will be effected through the filing of an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Our stockholders of record after the close of market on July 11, 2024 will receive an additional nine shares of common stock for each share held after the close of market on July 12, 2024. At market open on July 15, 2024, trading is expected to commence on a split-adjusted basis. The following table reflects basic and diluted weighted average shares and net income per share on an unaudited pro forma basis giving effect to the ten-for-one stock split as if it had been effective for all periods presented: Pro Forma (Unaudited) Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,395 $ 7,255 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — 51 — Net income $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,446 $ 7,255 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 4,650 4,150 4,580 4,170 Dilutive effect of equity awards 150 120 150 110 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 4,800 4,270 4,730 4,280 Basic income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.46 $ 0.84 $ 0.74 $ 1.74 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.01 — Net income per share $ 0.46 $ 0.84 $ 0.75 $ 1.74 Diluted income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.44 $ 0.82 $ 0.72 $ 1.70 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.01 — Net income per share $ 0.44 $ 0.82 $ 0.73 $ 1.70

Overview, Basis of Presentati_2

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 May 5, 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)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 May 5, 2024 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 473 $ 6,267 $ 452 $ 7,192 Subscriptions and services 3,401 487 1,407 5,295 Total $ 3,874 $ 6,754 $ 1,859 $ 12,487 Fiscal Quarter Ended April 30, 2023 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 780 $ 5,458 $ 503 $ 6,741 Subscriptions and services 1,454 126 412 1,992 Total $ 2,234 $ 5,584 $ 915 $ 8,733 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, 2024 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 1,181 $ 12,458 $ 965 $ 14,604 Subscriptions and services 5,778 993 3,073 9,844 Total $ 6,959 $ 13,451 $ 4,038 $ 24,448 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended April 30, 2023 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 1,389 $ 11,395 $ 1,039 $ 13,823 Subscriptions and services 2,684 326 815 3,825 Total $ 4,073 $ 11,721 $ 1,854 $ 17,648
Contract balances	Contract assets and contract liabilities balances were as follows: May 5, October 29, (In millions) Contract Assets $ 2,430 $ 955 Contract Liabilities $ 16,702 $ 2,786

Business Combinations and Ass_2

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
VMware Acquisition
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, updated as of May 5, 2024: Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Trade accounts receivable $ 3,571 Inventory 15 Assets held-for-sale 5,206 Other current assets 757 Property, plant and equipment 531 Goodwill 54,206 Intangible assets 45,572 Other long-term assets 1,064 Total assets acquired 110,922 Accounts payable (359) Employee compensation and benefits (848) Current portion of long-term debt (1,264) Liabilities held-for-sale (1,901) Other current liabilities (11,041) Long-term debt (6,254) Other long-term liabilities (9,607) Total liabilities assumed (31,274) 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 $ 24,156 8 Customer contracts and related relationships 15,239 8 Trade name 1,205 14 Off-market component of customer contracts 242 2 Total identified finite-lived intangible assets 40,842 In-process research and development 4,730 N/A Total identified intangible assets $ 45,572
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 $ 790 67 % $ 38 2024 VMware cloud foundation March 2025 releases $ 2,900 58 % $ 185 2025 VMware cloud foundation July 2025 releases $ 750 43 % $ 65 2025 VMware cloud foundation networking and security virtualization $ 265 21 % $ 59 2024 Application networking and security $ 25 21 % $ 47 2024
Schedule of Pro Forma Information	Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 12,507 $ 11,665 $ 25,030 $ 23,889 Pro forma net income $ 2,261 $ 1,796 $ 3,876 $ 3,849
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Intangible assets $ 570 Goodwill 14 Other assets 16 Total assets acquired $ 600
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) Customer contracts and related relationships $ 410 11 Developed technology 90 11 Total identified finite-lived intangible assets 500 In-process research and development 70 N/A Total identified intangible assets $ 570

Supplemental Financial Inform_2

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory	May 5, October 29, (In millions) Finished goods $ 569 $ 676 Work-in-process 866 901 Raw materials 407 321 Total inventory $ 1,842 $ 1,898
Summary of Other Current Assets	May 5, October 29, (In millions) Assets held-for-sale $ 5,221 $ — Prepaid expenses 1,742 743 Other 1,188 863 Total other current assets $ 8,151 $ 1,606
Summary of Other Current Liabilities	May 5, October 29, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 10,519 $ 2,487 Liabilities held-for-sale 1,757 — Tax liabilities 1,127 473 Interest payable 450 380 Other 1,066 312 Total other current liabilities $ 14,919 $ 3,652
Summary of Other Long-Term Liabilities	May 5, October 29, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,209 $ 2,792 Contract liabilities 6,183 299 Deferred tax liabilities 2,219 99 Other 1,878 657 Total other long-term liabilities $ 13,489 $ 3,847
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 946 $ 397 $ 1,696 $ 758 Cash paid for income taxes $ 834 $ 891 $ 1,738 $ 1,164
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations	May 5, 2024 EUC Other Total (In millions) Assets held-for-sale: Goodwill $ 2,268 $ — $ 2,268 Intangible assets, net 2,545 — 2,545 Other assets 57 351 408 Total assets held-for-sale $ 4,870 $ 351 $ 5,221 Liabilities held-for-sale: $ 1,581 $ 176 $ 1,757 Fiscal Quarter Ended May 5, 2024 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, 2024 (In millions) Net revenue $ 329 $ 680 Income from discontinued operations before income taxes $ 11 $ 69 Provision for income taxes (11) (18) Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ — $ 51

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 Acquisition of VMware — 54,206 54,206 Acquisition of Seagate’s SoC operations 14 — 14 Balance as of May 5, 2024 $ 26,015 $ 71,858 $ 97,873
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class	Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book (In millions) As of May 5, 2024: Purchased technology $ 37,193 $ (13,616) $ 23,577 Customer contracts and related relationships 22,950 (7,397) 15,553 Trade names 1,854 (445) 1,409 Other 177 (109) 68 Intangible assets subject to amortization 62,174 (21,567) 40,607 In-process research and development 4,800 — 4,800 Total $ 66,974 $ (21,567) $ 45,407 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 May 5, 2024, the expected amortization expense was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 4,728 2025 7,604 2026 7,035 2027 6,065 2028 5,051 Thereafter 10,124 Total $ 40,607
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: May 5, (In years) Purchased technology 7 Customer contracts and related relationships 7 Trade names 13 Other 7

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,395 $ 7,255 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — 51 — Net income $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,446 $ 7,255 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 465 415 458 417 Dilutive effect of equity awards 15 12 15 11 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 480 427 473 428 Basic income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 4.56 $ 8.39 $ 7.41 $ 17.40 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.11 — Net income per share $ 4.56 $ 8.39 $ 7.52 $ 17.40 Diluted income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 4.42 $ 8.15 $ 7.18 $ 16.95 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.11 — Net income per share $ 4.42 $ 8.15 $ 7.29 $ 16.95

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Effective Interest Rate May 5, October 29, (Dollars in millions) 2023 Term Loans - floating rate SOFR plus 1.125% term loan due November 2025 7.10 % $ 9,195 $ — SOFR plus 1.250% term loan due November 2026 7.01 % 11,195 — SOFR plus 1.625% term loan due November 2028 7.21 % 8,000 — 28,390 — 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 May 5, 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 $ 76,521 $ 40,815 Current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 2,374 $ 1,563 Short-term finance lease liabilities 52 45 Total current portion of long-term debt $ 2,426 $ 1,608 Non-current portion of principal amount outstanding $ 74,147 $ 39,252 Long-term finance lease liabilities 21 4 Unamortized discount and issuance costs (2,578) (1,635) Total long-term debt $ 71,590 $ 37,621
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The future scheduled principal payments of debt as of May 5, 2024 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 1,879 2025 1,245 2026 12,347 2027 16,082 2028 3,395 Thereafter 41,573 Total $ 76,521

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Dividends Declared and Paid	Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 5.25 $ 4.60 $ 10.50 $ 9.20 Dividends to common stockholders $ 2,443 $ 1,914 $ 4,878 $ 3,840
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 28 $ 22 $ 56 $ 38 Cost of subscriptions and services 142 28 275 49 Research and development 881 354 1,744 621 Selling, general and administrative 352 109 900 196 Total stock-based compensation expense (a) $ 1,403 $ 513 $ 2,975 $ 904 _______________ (a) Does not include $66 million and $136 million of stock-based compensation during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, respectively, which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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 7 $ 1,121.01 Vested (6) $ 473.17 Forfeited (1) $ 801.25 Balance as of May 5, 2024 27 $ 654.06

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting	Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 7,202 $ 6,808 $ 14,592 $ 13,915 Infrastructure software 5,285 1,925 9,856 3,733 Total net revenue $ 12,487 $ 8,733 $ 24,448 $ 17,648 Operating income: Semiconductor solutions $ 3,978 $ 4,000 $ 8,094 $ 8,123 Infrastructure software 3,168 1,412 5,883 2,719 Unallocated expenses (4,181) (1,404) (8,929) (2,731) Total operating income $ 2,965 $ 4,008 $ 5,048 $ 8,111

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Contractual Obligations and Commitments	The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of May 5, 2024: Fiscal Year: Purchase Commitments Other Contractual Commitments (In millions) 2024 (remainder) $ 209 $ 268 2025 186 405 2026 248 407 2027 7 338 2028 7 296 Thereafter — 1,146 Total $ 657 $ 2,860

Restructuring and Other Charg_2

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 05, 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 two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024: Employee Termination Costs Lease and Impairment Costs Total (In millions) Balance as of October 29, 2023 $ 2 $ — $ 2 Restructuring charges (a)(b) 976 81 1,057 Utilization (773) (81) (854) Balance as of May 5, 2024 $ 205 $ — $ 205

Subsequent Events (Tables)

Subsequent Events (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Schedule of Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	Pro Forma (Unaudited) Fiscal Quarter Ended Two Fiscal Quarters Ended May 5, April 30, May 5, April 30, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,395 $ 7,255 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — 51 — Net income $ 2,121 $ 3,481 $ 3,446 $ 7,255 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 4,650 4,150 4,580 4,170 Dilutive effect of equity awards 150 120 150 110 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 4,800 4,270 4,730 4,280 Basic income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.46 $ 0.84 $ 0.74 $ 1.74 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.01 — Net income per share $ 0.46 $ 0.84 $ 0.75 $ 1.74 Diluted income per share: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.44 $ 0.82 $ 0.72 $ 1.70 Income per share from discontinued operations — — 0.01 — Net income per share $ 0.44 $ 0.82 $ 0.73 $ 1.70

Overview, Basis of Presentati_3

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) (Details) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 22, 2023 USD ($) shares	May 05, 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		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 12,487	$ 8,733	$ 24,448	$ 17,648
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	3,874	2,234	6,959	4,073
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	6,754	5,584	13,451	11,721
Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	1,859	915	4,038	1,854
Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	7,192	6,741	14,604	13,823
Products | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	473	780	1,181	1,389
Products | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	6,267	5,458	12,458	11,395
Products | Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	452	503	965	1,039
Subscriptions and services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	5,295	1,992	9,844	3,825
Subscriptions and services | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	3,401	1,454	5,778	2,684
Subscriptions and services | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	487	126	993	326
Subscriptions and services | Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 1,407	$ 412	$ 3,073	$ 815

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 2 (Contract Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Oct. 29, 2023
Contract Assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net	$ 2,430		$ 955
Contract Liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 16,702		$ 2,786
Percentage of Contract Liabilities Subject to Termination for Convenience	50%
Revenue recognized during period that was included in contract liabilities at beginning of period	$ 1,965	$ 2,287

Revenue from Contracts with C_5

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 3 (RPO) (Details) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 22,900
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	49%

Business Combinations and Ass_3

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions(Textuals) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 22, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration for disposal business		$ 3,800		$ 3,800
Total net revenue		12,487	$ 8,733	24,448	$ 17,648
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		2,674		4,776
Transaction costs		$ 20		$ 240

Business Combinations and Ass_4

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions(Purchase Consideration) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 23, 2024	Nov. 22, 2023
VMware Acquisition
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
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 600

Business Combinations and Ass_5

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Total Purchase Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Apr. 23, 2024	Nov. 22, 2023	Oct. 29, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assets held-for-sale	$ 5,221			$ 0
Goodwill	97,873			43,653
Liabilities held-for-sale	$ (1,757)			$ 0
VMware Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivables			$ 3,571
Inventory			15
Assets held-for-sale			5,206
Other current assets			757
Property, plant, and equipment			531
Goodwill			54,206
Total identified intangible assets			45,572
Other long-term assets			1,064
Total assets acquired			110,922
Accounts payable			(359)
Employee compensation and benefits			(848)
Current portion of long-term debt			(1,264)
Liabilities held-for-sale			(1,901)
Other current liabilities			(11,041)
Long-term debt			(6,254)
Other long-term liabilities			(9,607)
Total liabilities assumed			(31,274)
Fair value of net assets acquired			$ 79,648
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 14
Total identified intangible assets		570
Other assets		16
Total assets acquired		$ 600

Business Combinations and Ass_6

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 22, 2023	May 05, 2024
Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)		7 years
VMware Acquisition
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 40,842
Total identified intangible assets	45,572
VMware Acquisition | Developed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 24,156
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	8 years
VMware Acquisition | Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 15,239
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	8 years
VMware Acquisition | Trademarks and Trade Names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 1,205
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	14 years
VMware Acquisition | Off-market component of customer contracts
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 242
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	2 years
VMware Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 4,730

Business Combinations and Ass_7

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (IPR&D) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			6 Months Ended
	Apr. 23, 2024	Nov. 22, 2023	May 05, 2024
Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)			7 years
VMware Acquisition
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 40,842
VMware Acquisition | Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 15,239
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)		8 years
VMware Acquisition | Developed technology
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 24,156
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)		8 years
VMware Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 4,730
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 500
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition | Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 410
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	11 years
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition | Developed technology
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 90
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	11 years
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 70
VMware Cloud Foundation July 2024 releases | VMware Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 790
Percentage of completion		67%
Estimated costs to complete		$ 38
Year of completion		2024
VMware Cloud Foundation March 2025 releases | VMware Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 2,900
Percentage of completion		58%
Estimated costs to complete		$ 185
Year of completion		2025
VMware Cloud Foundation July 2025 releases | VMware Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 750
Percentage of completion		43%
Estimated costs to complete		$ 65
Year of completion		2025
VMware cloud foundation networking and security virtualization | VMware Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 265
Percentage of completion		21%
Estimated costs to complete		$ 59
Year of completion		2024
Application networking and security | VMware Acquisition | In-process research and development
Acquired Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired		$ 25
Percentage of completion		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		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net revenue	$ 12,507	$ 11,665	$ 25,030	$ 23,889
Pro forma net income	$ 2,261	$ 1,796	$ 3,876	$ 3,849

Supplemental Financial Inform_3

Supplemental Financial Information (Cash Equivalents) (Details) - Cash Equivalents - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Time deposits	$ 1,382	$ 1,470
Money-market funds	$ 1,438	$ 1,650

Supplemental Financial Inform_4

Supplemental Financial Information (Accounts Receivable Factoring) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Accounts Receivable Factoring [Abstract]
Accounts receivable factored	$ 1,250	$ 900	$ 2,500	$ 1,925

Supplemental Financial Inform_5

Supplemental Financial Information (Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 569	$ 676
Work-in-process	866	901
Raw materials	407	321
Total inventory	$ 1,842	$ 1,898

Supplemental Financial Inform_6

Supplemental Financial Information (Assets and Liabilities Held for sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	May 05, 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	$ 2,268	$ 2,268
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	2,545	2,545
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets	408	408
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	1,757	1,757
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue		680
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax		69
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period		(18)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax		51
Assets held-for-sale	5,221	5,221	$ 0
EUC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill	2,268	2,268
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	2,545	2,545
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets	57	57
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets	4,870	4,870
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	1,581	1,581
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue	329
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	11
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period	(11)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	0
Other
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill	0	0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	0	0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets	351	351
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets	351	351
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	$ 176	$ 176

Supplemental Financial Inform_7

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Assets held-for-sale	$ 5,221	$ 0
Prepaid expenses	1,742	743
Other	1,188	863
Total other current assets	$ 8,151	$ 1,606

Supplemental Financial Inform_8

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Contract liabilities	$ 10,519	$ 2,487
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current	1,757	0
Tax liabilities	1,127	473
Interest payable	450	380
Other	1,066	312
Other current liabilities	$ 14,919	$ 3,652

Supplemental Financial Inform_9

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest	$ 3,209	$ 2,792
Contract liabilities	6,183	299
Deferred Tax and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	2,219	99
Other	1,878	657
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 13,489	$ 3,847

Supplemental Financial Infor_10

Supplemental Financial Information (Supplemental Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$ 946	$ 397	$ 1,696	$ 758
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 834	$ 891	$ 1,738	$ 1,164

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 23, 2024	Nov. 22, 2023	Oct. 29, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 97,873			$ 43,653
VMware Acquisition
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 54,206
Goodwill acquired during the period	54,206
Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 14
Goodwill acquired during the period	14
Semiconductor Solutions
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	26,015			26,001
Semiconductor Solutions | VMware Acquisition
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during the period	0
Semiconductor Solutions | Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during the period	14
Infrastructure Software
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	71,858			$ 17,652
Infrastructure Software | VMware Acquisition
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during the period	54,206
Infrastructure Software | Seagate's SoC Business Acquisition
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during the period	$ 0

Intangible Assets (Intangible A

Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 62,174	$ 20,823
Accumulated amortization	(21,567)	(16,966)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	40,607	3,857
Intangible assets, gross	66,974	20,833
Intangible assets, net book value	45,407	3,867
In-process research and development
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
In-process research and development	4,800	10
Purchased technology
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	37,193	12,938
Accumulated amortization	(13,616)	(10,723)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	23,577	2,215
Customer contracts and related relationships
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	22,950	7,059
Accumulated amortization	(7,397)	(5,753)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	15,553	1,306
Trade names
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,854	649
Accumulated amortization	(445)	(388)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,409	261
Other
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	177	177
Accumulated amortization	(109)	(102)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 68	$ 75

Intangible Assets (Intangible_2

Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Finite-lived intangible assets future amortization expense
2024 (Remainder)	$ 4,728
2025	7,604
2026	7,035
2027	6,065
2028	5,051
Thereafter	10,124
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 40,607	$ 3,857

Intangible Assets (Intangible_3

Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Life) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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)	7 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)	7 years

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Feb. 04, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 29, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$ 2,121		$ 3,481		$ 3,395	$ 7,255
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		0		51	0
Net income	$ 2,121	$ 1,325	$ 3,481	$ 3,774	$ 3,446	$ 7,255
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	465		415		458	417
Dilutive effect of equity awards	15		12		15	11
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	480		427		473	428
Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$ 4.56		$ 8.39		$ 7.41	$ 17.40
Income per share from discontinued operations	0		0		0.11	0
Net income per share	4.56		8.39		7.52	17.40
Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	4.42		8.15		7.18	16.95
Income per share from discontinued operations	0		0		0.11	0
Net income per share	$ 4.42		$ 8.15		$ 7.29	$ 16.95

Borrowings (Details)

Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 22, 2023	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 76,521,000,000	$ 40,815,000,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities		2,374,000,000	1,563,000,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Current		52,000,000	45,000,000
Current portion of long-term debt		2,426,000,000	1,608,000,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities		74,147,000,000	39,252,000,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent		21,000,000	4,000,000
Unamortized discount and issuance costs		2,578,000,000	1,635,000,000
Long-term debt		$ 71,590,000,000	37,621,000,000
Term Loan through November 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate		1.125%
Effective interest rate		7.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 11,195,000,000	$ 9,195,000,000	0
Term Loan through November 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate		1.25%
Effective interest rate		7.01%
Long-term Debt, Gross	11,195,000,000	$ 11,195,000,000	0
Term Loan through November 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate		1.625%
Effective interest rate		7.21%
Long-term Debt, Gross	8,000,000,000	$ 8,000,000,000	0
2023 Term Loan Total
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 28,390,000,000	$ 0
April 2029 Senior Notes issued in Apr'22
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4%	4%
Effective interest rate		4.17%	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%	4.15%
Effective interest rate		4.30%	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%	4.926%
Effective interest rate		5.33%	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%	3.137%
Effective interest rate		4.23%	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%	3.187%
Effective interest rate		4.79%	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%	3.419%
Effective interest rate		4.66%	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%	3.469%
Effective interest rate		4.63%	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%	1.95%
Effective interest rate		2.10%	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%	2.45%
Effective interest rate		2.56%	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%	2.60%
Effective interest rate		2.70%	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%	3.50%
Effective interest rate		3.60%	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%	3.75%
Effective interest rate		3.84%	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%	3.459%
Effective interest rate		4.19%	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%	4.11%
Effective interest rate		5.02%	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%	2.25%
Effective interest rate		2.40%	2.40%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	$ 105,000,000
November 2025 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.15%	3.15%
Effective interest rate		3.29%	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%	4.15%
Effective interest rate		4.27%	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%	4.30%
Effective interest rate		4.39%	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%	5%
Effective interest rate		5.18%	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%	3.625%
Effective interest rate		3.98%	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%	4.75%
Effective interest rate		4.95%	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%	3.625%
Effective interest rate		3.74%	3.74%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	$ 829,000,000
January 2025 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.125%	3.125%
Effective interest rate		3.23%	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%	3.875%
Effective interest rate		4.02%	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%	3.50%
Effective interest rate		3.60%	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
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 2024 Senior Notes | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.50%	3.50%
Effective interest rate		3.55%	3.55%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 7,000,000	$ 7,000,000
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
March 2027 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.70%	4.70%
Effective interest rate		5.15%	5.15%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 215,000,000	$ 215,000,000
August 2034 Senior Notes | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.50%	4.50%
Effective interest rate		4.55%	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

Borrowings (Future Principal Pa

Borrowings (Future Principal Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2024 (Remainder)	$ 1,879
2025	1,245
2026	12,347
2027	16,082
2028	3,395
Thereafter	41,573
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 76,521	$ 40,815

Borrowings (Textual) (Details)

Borrowings (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023	Jan. 19, 2021	Feb. 28, 2019
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 76,521	$ 40,815
2023 A-2 Term Loan
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-Term Debt	2,000
Commercial Paper
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Commercial paper, Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 2,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	0	0
January 2021 Credit Agreement | Revolver Borrowings
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	0	$ 0
January 2021 Credit Agreement | Revolving Facility
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 7,500
January 2021 Credit Agreement | Foreign Line of Credit
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 500
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Debt repayment [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 70,754

Stockholders' Equity (Dividends

Stockholders' Equity (Dividends and Distributions) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share to common stockholders	$ 5.25	$ 4.60	$ 10.50	$ 9.20
Dividends to common stockholders	$ 2,443	$ 1,914	$ 4,878	$ 3,840

Stockholders' Equity (Share Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Share Repurchase Program) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Repurchases of common stock , Shares	5	7	7
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 2,806	$ 7,176	$ 3,994
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 20,000

Stockholders' Equity (Equity In

Stockholders' Equity (Equity Incentive Award Plans) (Details) shares in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 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	5
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			6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024		Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024		Apr. 30, 2023
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards	$ 13,811			$ 13,811
Unrecognized compensation cost, Remaining weighted-average service period				3 years 3 months 18 days
Stock-based compensation expense	1,403	[1]	$ 513	$ 2,975	[1]	$ 904
Cost of products sold
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	28		22	56		38
Cost of subscriptions and services
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	142		28	275		49
Research and development
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	881		354	1,744		621
Selling, general and administrative
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	352		$ 109	900		$ 196
VMware Discontinued Operations
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	66			136
VMware Acquisition
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 387			$ 1,097
[1]Does not include $66 million and $136 million of stock-based compensation during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, respectively, which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activ

Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activity) (Details) - RSUs $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares
RSUs, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance | shares	22
Assumed in VMware Merger | shares	5
Granted | shares	7
Vested | shares	(6)
Forfeited | shares	(1)
Ending balance | shares	27
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	1,121.01
Vested, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	473.17
Forfeited, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	801.25
Ending balance, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	$ 654.06
Aggregate market value of RSUs vested | $	$ 7,127

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2024	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	May 05, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		$ (116)	$ 235	$ (48)	$ 301
Gross unrecognized tax benefits		6,178		6,178
Possible change of existing unrecognized tax benefits		$ 702		$ 702
Subsequent Event
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Asset, Amount	$ 4,900

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 05, 2024 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)	May 05, 2024 USD ($) segment	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment			2
Total net revenue	$ 12,487	$ 8,733	$ 24,448	$ 17,648
Total operating income	2,965	4,008	5,048	8,111
Semiconductor Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue	7,202	6,808	14,592	13,915
Total operating income	3,978	4,000	8,094	8,123
Infrastructure Software
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue	5,285	1,925	9,856	3,733
Total operating income	3,168	1,412	5,883	2,719
Unallocated Expenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating income	$ (4,181)	$ (1,404)	$ (8,929)	$ (2,731)

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024 USD ($)
Purchase commitments
Purchase commitments, Due in 2024 (remainder)	$ 209
Purchase commitments, Due in 2025	186
Purchase commitments, Due in 2026	248
Purchase commitments, Due in 2027	7
Purchase commitments, Due in 2028	7
Purchase commitments, Thereafter	0
Purchase commitments, Total	657
Other contractual commitments
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2024 (remainder)	268
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2025	405
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2026	407
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2027	338
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2028	296
Other contractual commitments, Thereafter	1,146
Other contractual commitments, Total	$ 2,860

Commitment and Contingencies (D

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) 2 - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 05, 2024	Oct. 29, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest	$ 3,209	$ 2,792

Restructuring and Other Charg_3

Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
		May 05, 2024	May 05, 2024		Oct. 29, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve		$ 205	$ 205		$ 2
Restructuring charges		345	1,057	[1],[2]
Utilization of restructuring reserve			(854)
Write-down of restructured lease-related right-of-use assets and other lease-related charges			51
Other Restructuring Costs			30
Restructuring Charges Related To Discontinued Operations			27
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve		205	205		2
Restructuring charges	[2]		976
Utilization of restructuring reserve			(773)
Other Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve		$ 0	0		$ 0
Restructuring charges	[1]		81
Utilization of restructuring reserve			$ (81)
[1] (a) Lease and impairment costs included the write-down of $51 million lease-related assets and $30 million of asset impairments and other costs. (b) Does not include $27 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	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 24, 2024	Jun. 11, 2024
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends payable, Date declared			Jun. 11, 2024
Common dividends declared (in dollars per share)			$ 5.25
Dividends payable, Date to be paid	Jun. 28, 2024
Dividends payable, Date of record		Jun. 24, 2024

Subsequent Events - Common Stoc

Subsequent Events - Common Stock Split (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 12, 2024	May 05, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Feb. 04, 2024 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jan. 29, 2023 USD ($)	May 05, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations | $		$ 2,121		$ 3,481		$ 3,395	$ 7,255
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | $		0		0		51	0
Net income | $		$ 2,121	$ 1,325	$ 3,481	$ 3,774	$ 3,446	$ 7,255
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | shares		465		415		458	417
Dilutive effect of equity awards | shares		15		12		15	11
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | shares		480		427		473	428
Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations		$ 4.56		$ 8.39		$ 7.41	$ 17.40
Income per share from discontinued operations		0		0		0.11	0
Net income per share		4.56		8.39		7.52	17.40
Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations		4.42		8.15		7.18	16.95
Income per share from discontinued operations		0		0		0.11	0
Net income per share		$ 4.42		$ 8.15		$ 7.29	$ 16.95
Pro Forma
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations | $		$ 2,121		$ 3,481		$ 3,395	$ 7,255
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | $		0		0		51	0
Net income | $		$ 2,121		$ 3,481		$ 3,446	$ 7,255
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | shares		4,650		4,150		4,580	4,170
Dilutive effect of equity awards | shares		150		120		150	110
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | shares		4,800		4,270		4,730	4,280
Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations		$ 0.46		$ 0.84		$ 0.74	$ 1.74
Income per share from discontinued operations		0		0		0.01	0
Net income per share		0.46		0.84		0.75	1.74
Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations		0.44		0.82		0.72	1.70
Income per share from discontinued operations		0		0		0.01	0
Net income per share		$ 0.44		$ 0.82		$ 0.73	$ 1.70
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	10