Emerson Electric (EMR) 10-Q 7 Aug 19 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-278
Entity Registrant Name	EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
Entity Central Index Key	0000032604
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MO
Entity Tax Identification Number	43-0259330
Entity Address, Address Line One	8000 W. Florissant Ave.
Entity Address, Address Line Two	P.O. Box 4100
Entity Address, City or Town	St. Louis,
Entity Address, State or Province	MO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	63136
City Area Code	314
Local Phone Number	553-2000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		615,101,462
Amendment Flag	false
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member] | Common Stock of $0.50 par value per share [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock of $0.50 par value per share
Trading Symbol	EMR
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member] | 0.375% Notes due 2024 [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	0.375% Notes due 2024
Trading Symbol	EMR 24
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member] | 1.250% Notes due 2025 [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	1.250% Notes due 2025
Trading Symbol	EMR 25A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member] | 2.000% Notes due 2029 [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	2.000% Notes due 2029
Trading Symbol	EMR 29
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC [Member] | Common Stock of $0.50 par value per share [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock of $0.50 par value per share
Trading Symbol	EMR
Security Exchange Name	CHX

Consolidated Statements Of Earn

Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net sales	$ 4,684	$ 4,456	$ 13,401	$ 12,520
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	2,683	2,514	7,714	7,147
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,126	1,058	3,348	3,088
Other deductions, net	65	77	172	243
Interest expense (net of interest income of $7, $10, $19 and $35 respectively)	43	39	134	113
Earnings before income taxes	767	768	2,033	1,929
Income taxes	155	49	429	327
Net earnings	612	719	1,604	1,602
Less: Noncontrolling interests in earnings of subsidiaries	8	7	15	16
Net earnings common stockholders	$ 604	$ 712	$ 1,589	$ 1,586
Basic earnings per share common stockholders	$ 0.98	$ 1.13	$ 2.57	$ 2.50
Diluted earnings per share common stockholders	0.97	1.12	2.55	2.49
Cash dividends per common share	$ 0.49	$ 0.485	$ 1.47	$ 1.455

Consolidated Statements Of Ea_2

Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 7	$ 10	$ 19	$ 35

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net earnings	$ 612	$ 719	$ 1,604	$ 1,602
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(93)	(273)	(40)	(118)
Pension and postretirement	13	22	38	67
Cash flow hedges	(8)	(14)	2	(22)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(88)	(265)	0	(73)
Comprehensive income	524	454	1,604	1,529
Less: Noncontrolling interests in comprehensive income of subsidiaries	8	7	16	16
Comprehensive income common stockholders	$ 516	$ 447	$ 1,588	$ 1,513

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Current assets
Cash and equivalents	$ 1,603	$ 1,093
Receivables, less allowances of $100 and $113, respectively	2,901	3,023
Inventories	2,061	1,813
Other current assets	785	690
Total current assets	7,350	6,619
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,614	3,562
Other assets
Goodwill	6,544	6,455
Other intangible assets	2,691	2,751
Other	1,118	1,003
Total other assets	10,353	10,209
Total assets	21,317	20,390
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	1,877	1,623
Accounts payable	1,785	1,943
Accrued expenses	2,453	2,534
Income taxes	103	64
Total current liabilities	6,218	6,164
Long-term debt	4,336	3,137
Other liabilities	1,959	2,099
Equity
Common stock, $0.50 par value; authorized, 1,200.0 shares; issued, 953.4 shares; outstanding, 615.1 shares and 629.2 shares, respectively	477	477
Additional paid-in-capital	387	348
Retained earnings	23,777	23,072
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,016)	(1,015)
Cost of common stock in treasury, 338.3 shares and 324.2 shares, respectively	(14,870)	(13,935)
Common stockholders’ equity	8,755	8,947
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	49	43
Total equity	8,804	8,990
Total liabilities and equity	$ 21,317	$ 20,390

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 100	$ 113
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200	1,200
Common stock, shares issued	953.4	953.4
Common stock, shares outstanding	615.1	629.2
Treasury stock, shares	338.3	324.2

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 1,604	$ 1,602
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	609	557
Changes in operating working capital	(352)	(286)
Other, net	(59)	(5)
Cash provided by operating activities	1,802	1,868
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(395)	(314)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash and equivalents acquired	(385)	(770)
Divestitures of businesses	10	223
Other, net	(91)	(71)
Cash used in investing activities	(861)	(932)
Financing activities
Net increase in short-term borrowings	427	1,581
Proceeds from long-term debt	1,691	0
Payments of long-term debt	(655)	(251)
Dividends paid	(909)	(924)
Purchases of common stock	(1,000)	(1,000)
Other, net	21	34
Cash used in financing activities	(425)	(560)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	(6)	(27)
Increase in cash and equivalents	510	349
Beginning cash and equivalents	1,093	3,062
Ending cash and equivalents	1,603	3,411
Changes in operating working capital
Receivables	178	27
Inventories	(217)	(133)
Other current assets	(74)	(15)
Accounts payable	(156)	(97)
Accrued expenses	(116)	(83)
Income taxes	33	15
Changes in operating working capital	$ (352)	$ (286)

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation And Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	BASIS OF PRESENTATION In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of operating results for the interim periods presented. Adjustments consist of normal and recurring accruals. The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all disclosures required for annual financial statements presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2018 . Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. On October 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which updated and consolidated revenue recognition guidance from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive standard to be applied for all contracts with customers. The fundamental principle of the revised standard is to recognize revenue based on the transfer of goods and services to customers at the amount the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods and services. The Company adopted the new standard using the modified retrospective approach and applied the guidance to open contracts which were not completed at the date of adoption. The cumulative effect of adoption resulted in a $25 increase to beginning retained earnings as of October 1, 2018. This increase primarily related to contracts where a portion of revenue for delivered goods or services was previously deferred due to contingent payment terms. The adoption of ASC 606 did not materially impact the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 . In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company adopted updates to ASC 715, Compensation - Retirement Benefits , which permit only the service cost component of net periodic pension and postretirement expense to be reported with compensation costs, while all other components are required to be reported separately in other deductions. These updates were adopted retrospectively and resulted in the reclassification of income for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 of $11 and $32 , respectively, from cost of sales and SG&A to other deductions, net. Segment earnings were not impacted by the updates to ASC 715. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC 842, Leases

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer	REVENUE RECOGNITION Emerson is a global manufacturer that combines technology and engineering to provide innovative solutions to its customers, largely in the form of tangible products. The Company evaluates its contracts with customers to identify the promised goods or services and recognizes revenue for the identified performance obligations at the amount the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer. Revenue is recognized when, or as, performance obligations are satisfied and control has transferred to the customer, typically when products are shipped or delivered, title and risk of loss pass to the customer, and the Company has a present right to payment. The vast majority of the Company's revenues relate to a broad offering of manufactured products which are recognized at the point in time when control transfers, generally in accordance with shipping terms. A portion of the Company's revenues relate to the sale of software and post-contract customer support, parts and labor for repairs, and engineering services. In limited circumstances, contracts include multiple performance obligations, where revenue is recognized separately for each good or service, as well as contracts where revenue is recognized over time as control transfers to the customer. Revenue is recognized over time for approximately 5 percent of the Company's revenues. These contracts largely relate to projects in the Process Control Systems & Solutions product offering within the Automation Solutions segment where revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method to reflect the transfer of control over time, while a small amount is attributable to long-term maintenance and service contracts where revenue is typically recognized on a straight-line basis as the services are provided. Approximately 5 percent of revenues relate to sales arrangements with multiple performance obligations, principally in the Automation Solutions segment. Tangible products represent a large majority of the delivered items in contracts with multiple performance obligations or where revenue is recognized over time, while a smaller portion is attributable to installation, service and maintenance. For revenues recognized over time, the Company typically uses an input method to determine progress and recognize revenue, based on costs incurred. The Company believes costs incurred closely correspond with its performance under the contract and the transfer of control to the customer. In sales arrangements that involve multiple performance obligations, revenue is allocated based on the relative standalone selling price for each performance obligation. Observable selling prices from actual transactions are used whenever possible. In other instances, the Company determines the standalone selling price based on third-party pricing or management's best estimate. Generally, contract duration is short-term, and cancellation, termination or refund provisions apply only in the event of contract breach and are rarely invoked. Payment terms vary but are generally short-term in nature. The Company's long-term contracts, where revenue is generally recognized over time, are typically billed as work progresses in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, either at periodic intervals or upon achievement of certain milestones. The timing of revenue recognition and billings under these contracts results in either unbilled receivables (contract assets) when revenue recognized exceeds billings, or customer advances (contract liabilities) when billings exceed revenue recognized. Unbilled receivables are reclassified to accounts receivable when an unconditional right to consideration exists, typically when a milestone in the contract is achieved. The Company does not evaluate whether the transaction price includes a significant financing component for contracts where the time between cash collection and performance is less than one year. Certain arrangements with customers include variable consideration, typically in the form of rebates, cash discounts or penalties. In limited circumstances, the Company sells products with a general right of return. In most instances, returns are limited to product quality issues. The Company records a reduction to revenue at the time of sale to reflect the ultimate amount of consideration it expects to receive. The Company's estimates are updated quarterly based on historical experience, trend analysis, and expected market conditions. Variable consideration is typically not constrained at the time revenue is recognized. The Company offers warranties, which vary by product line and are competitive for the markets in which the Company operates. Warranties are largely offered to provide assurance that the product will function as intended and generally extend for a period of one to two years from the date of sale or installation. Provisions for warranty expense are estimated at the time of sale based on historical experience and adjusted quarterly for any known issues that may arise. Product warranty expense is less than one percent of sales. Capitalized amounts related to incremental costs to obtain customer contracts and costs to fulfill contracts are immaterial. The following table summarizes the balances of the Company's unbilled receivables (contract assets), which are reported in Other current assets, and its customer advances (contract liabilities), which are reported in Accrued expenses. Sept 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Unbilled receivables (contract assets) $ 321 438 Customer advances (contract liabilities) (510 ) (539 ) Net contract liabilities $ (189 ) (101 ) The majority of the Company's contract balances relate to arrangements where revenue is recognized over time and payments from customers are made according to a contractual billing schedule. The decrease in net contract liabilities was due to revenue recognized for performance completed during the period which exceeded customer billings. Revenue recognized for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 included approximately $45 and $370 , respectively, that was included in the beginning contract liability balance. Other factors that impacted the change in net contract liabilities were immaterial. Revenue recognized for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 for performance obligations that were fully satisfied in previous periods, including cumulative catchup adjustments on the Company's long-term contracts, was not material. As of June 30, 2019 , the Company's backlog relating to unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations in contracts with its customers was approximately $5.5 billion . The Company expects to recognize approximately 85 percent of its remaining performance obligations as revenue over the next 12 months , with the remainder substantially over the subsequent two years thereafter. See Note 12 for additional information about the Company's revenues.

Weighted Average Common Shares

Weighted Average Common Shares	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted Average Common Shares	WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES Reconciliations of weighted-average shares for basic and diluted earnings per common share follow. Earnings allocated to participating securities were inconsequential. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2018 2019 2018 2019 Basic shares outstanding 629.4 614.3 633.4 617.4 Dilutive shares 3.5 4.7 3.1 4.2 Diluted shares outstanding 632.9 619.0 636.5 621.6

Other Financial Information

Other Financial Information	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Other Financial Information	OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION Sept 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Inventories Finished products $ 592 636 Raw materials and work in process 1,221 1,425 Total $ 1,813 2,061 Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 8,370 8,687 Less: Accumulated depreciation 4,808 5,073 Total $ 3,562 3,614 Sept 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Goodwill by business segment Automation Solutions $ 5,355 5,462 Climate Technologies 670 670 Tools & Home Products 430 412 Commercial & Residential Solutions 1,100 1,082 Total $ 6,455 6,544 Other intangible assets Gross carrying amount $ 4,667 4,854 Less: Accumulated amortization 1,916 2,163 Net carrying amount $ 2,751 2,691 Other intangible assets include customer relationships of $1,423 and $1,517 as of June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 , respectively. Other assets include the following: Pension assets $ 591 701 Asbestos-related insurance receivables $ 124 117 Deferred income taxes $ 74 87 Accrued expenses include the following: Employee compensation $ 629 598 Customer advances (contract liabilities) $ 510 539 Product warranty $ 124 127 Other liabilities Pension and postretirement liabilities $ 625 627 Deferred income taxes 484 435 Asbestos litigation 334 324 Other 656 573 Total $ 2,099 1,959

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Following is a discussion regarding the Company’s use of financial instruments: Hedging Activities – As of June 30, 2019 , the notional amount of foreign currency hedge positions was approximately $2.2 billion , and commodity hedge contracts totaled approximately $117 (primarily 45 million pounds of copper and aluminum). All derivatives receiving hedge accounting are cash flow hedges. The majority of hedging gains and losses deferred as of June 30, 2019 are expected to be recognized over the next 12 months as the underlying forecasted transactions occur. Gains and losses on foreign currency derivatives reported in Other deductions, net reflect hedges of balance sheet exposures that do not receive hedge accounting. The following gains and losses are included in earnings and other comprehensive income (OCI) for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 : Into Earnings Into OCI 3rd Quarter Nine Months 3rd Quarter Nine Months Gains (Losses) Location 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Commodity Cost of sales $ 2 (2 ) 13 (8 ) (3 ) (8 ) 1 (5 ) Foreign currency Sales, cost of sales (1 ) 4 (1 ) 10 (15 ) — (19 ) 10 Foreign currency Other deductions, net 28 3 16 43 Total $ 29 5 28 45 (18 ) (8 ) (18 ) 5 Regardless of whether derivatives receive hedge accounting, the Company expects hedging gains or losses to be essentially offset by losses or gains on the related underlying exposures. The amounts ultimately recognized will differ from those presented above for open positions, which remain subject to ongoing market price fluctuations until settlement. Derivatives receiving hedge accounting are highly effective and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, including for the net investment hedge described below. Hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 . Net Investment Hedge – In January 2019, the Company issued €500 of 1.25% notes due October 2025 and €500 of 2.0% notes due October 2029. In May 2019, the Company issued €500 of 0.375% notes due May 2024. The net proceeds from the sale of the notes were used to repay commercial paper borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The euro notes reduce foreign currency risk associated with the Company's international subsidiaries that use the euro as their functional currency and have been designated as a hedge of a portion of the investment in these operations. Pretax gains of $6 ( $4 after-tax) and $12 ( $9 after-tax) were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) related to the net investment hedge for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 , respectively. Amounts deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) will remain until the hedged investment is sold or substantially liquidated. Fair Value Measurement – Valuations for all derivatives and the Company's long-term debt fall within Level 2 of the GAAP valuation hierarchy. As of June 30, 2019 , the fair value of long-term debt was $5.3 billion , which exceeded the carrying value by $411 . The fair values of commodity and foreign currency contracts were reported in other current assets and accrued expenses as summarized below: September 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Commodity $ 1 10 1 7 Foreign Currency $ 35 11 35 9 Counterparties to derivatives arrangements are companies with investment-grade credit ratings. The Company has bilateral collateral arrangements with counterparties with credit rating-based posting thresholds that vary depending on the arrangement. If credit ratings on the Company's debt fall below pre-established levels, counterparties can require immediate full collateralization of all derivatives in net liability positions. The maximum amount that could potentially have been required was $6 . The Company also can demand full collateralization of derivatives in net asset positions should any counterparty credit ratings fall below certain thresholds. No collateral was posted with counterparties and none was held by the Company as of June 30, 2019

Equity Roll Forward

Equity Roll Forward	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	EQUITY The change in equity for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2019 is shown below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Common stock $ 477 477 477 477 Additional paid-in-capital Beginning balance 323 380 297 348 Stock plans 9 7 35 39 Ending balance 332 387 332 387 Retained earnings Beginning balance 22,254 23,475 21,995 23,072 Net earnings common stockholders 712 604 1,586 1,589 Dividends paid (306 ) (302 ) (924 ) (909 ) Adoption of accounting standard updates — — 3 25 Ending balance 22,660 23,777 22,660 23,777 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Beginning balance (827 ) (928 ) (1,019 ) (1,015 ) Foreign currency translation (273 ) (93 ) (118 ) (41 ) Pension and postretirement 22 13 67 38 Cash flow hedges (14 ) (8 ) (22 ) 2 Ending balance (1,092 ) (1,016 ) (1,092 ) (1,016 ) Treasury stock Beginning balance (13,735 ) (14,878 ) (13,032 ) (13,935 ) Purchases (250 ) — (1,000 ) (1,000 ) Issued under stock plans 21 8 68 65 Ending balance (13,964 ) (14,870 ) (13,964 ) (14,870 ) Common stockholders' equity 8,413 8,755 8,413 8,755 Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries Beginning balance 45 46 52 43 Net earnings 7 8 16 15 Other comprehensive income — — — 1 Dividends paid (5 ) (5 ) (21 ) (10 ) Ending balance 47 49 47 49 Total equity $ 8,460 8,804 8,460 8,804

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Activity in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2019 is shown below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Foreign currency translation Beginning balance $ (214 ) (548 ) (369 ) (600 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (273 ) (93 ) (101 ) (41 ) Reclassified to gain/loss on sale of business — — (17 ) — Ending balance (487 ) (641 ) (487 ) (641 ) Pension and postretirement Beginning balance (617 ) (395 ) (662 ) (420 ) Amortization of deferred actuarial losses into earnings 22 13 67 38 Ending balance (595 ) (382 ) (595 ) (382 ) Cash flow hedges Beginning balance 4 15 12 5 Deferral of gains (losses) arising during the period (13 ) (6 ) (13 ) 4 Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to sales and cost of sales (1 ) (2 ) (9 ) (2 ) Ending balance (10 ) 7 (10 ) 7 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (1,092 ) (1,016 ) (1,092 ) (1,016 ) Activity above is shown net of income taxes for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as follows: foreign currency translation: $(2), $-, $(3), and $-; amortization of pension and postretirement deferred actuarial losses: $(4), $(8), $(12), and $(24); deferral of cash flow hedging gains (losses): $2, $5, $(1), and $5; reclassification of realized cash flow hedging (gains) losses: $-, $-, $-, and $3.

Pension & Postretirement Expens

Pension & Postretirement Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Pension And Postretirement Plan Expenses	PENSION & POSTRETIREMENT PLANS Total periodic pension and postretirement (income) expense is summarized below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Service cost $ 19 18 57 54 Interest cost 46 49 139 149 Expected return on plan assets (87 ) (88 ) (262 ) (264 ) Net amortization 30 17 91 50 Total $ 8 (4 ) 25 (11 )

Other Deductions, Net

Other Deductions, Net	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Deductions, Net	OTHER DEDUCTIONS, NET Other deductions, net are summarized below: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2018 2019 2018 2019 Amortization of intangibles $ 47 60 154 177 Restructuring costs 14 20 38 40 Other 16 (15 ) 51 (45 ) Total $ 77 65 243 172 The increase in amortization for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 is due to higher intangibles amortization of $42 , which largely relates to acquisitions completed in 2018, partially offset by backlog amortization of $19 incurred in the prior year related to the valves & controls acquisition. In the third quarter of 2019, Other included lower acquisition/divestiture-related costs of $7 and a favorable impact on comparisons from pensions of $11 . On a year-to-date basis, Other reflects lower acquisition/divestiture-related costs of $42 , pension expenses of $33 and foreign currency transactions of $9

Restructuring

Restructuring	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	RESTRUCTURING COSTS Restructuring expense reflects costs associated with the Company’s ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and deploy assets globally in order to remain competitive on a worldwide basis. Costs for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 largely relate to restructuring of the global cost structure consistent with the current level of economic activity, as well as the redeployment of resources for future growth. Restructuring expense by business segment follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2018 2019 2018 2019 Automation Solutions $ 9 15 26 26 Climate Technologies 4 4 11 8 Tools & Home Products — 1 — 5 Commercial & Residential Solutions 4 5 11 13 Corporate 1 — 1 1 Total $ 14 20 38 40 Details of the change in the liability for restructuring costs during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 follow: Sept 30, 2018 Expense Utilized/Paid June 30, 2019 Severance and benefits $ 46 25 35 36 Lease and other contract terminations 3 — 1 2 Asset write-downs — 2 2 — Vacant facility and other shutdown costs 3 6 8 1 Start-up and moving costs — 7 7 — Total $ 52 40 53 39

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act"), which made comprehensive changes to U.S. federal income tax laws by moving from a global to a modified territorial tax regime. The Act includes a reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent in calendar year 2018 along with the elimination of certain deductions and credits, and a one-time "deemed repatriation" of accumulated foreign earnings. The Company recognized a net tax benefit of $43 ( $0.07 per share) in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and in the third quarter recognized a benefit of $150 ( $0.24 per share) due to additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service and as a result of actions taken by the Company. The Company completed its accounting for the Act in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Effective in fiscal 2019, the Act also subjects the Company to U.S. tax on global intangible low-taxed income earned by certain of its foreign subsidiaries. The Company elected to recognize this tax as a period expense when it is incurred. In the second quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company recorded a $13 tax benefit due to the issuance of final regulations related to the one-time tax on deemed repatriation. In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, final regulations related to the calculation of global intangible low-taxed income were issued, which resulted in the Company reversing a $100 benefit and related reserve associated with the one-time tax on deemed repatriation, originally recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. This change had no impact on the Company's results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019. The Company will include the effects of any final regulations, as well as any additional guidance or legislative changes, in the period they are issued. Income taxes were $155 in the third quarter of 2019 and $49 in 2018 , resulting in effective tax rates of 20 percent and 6 percent , respectively. The effective tax rates in both years reflect the lower U.S. corporate income tax rate as a result of the Act. The current year rate also included a tax benefit of $21 ( $0.03 per share) from restructuring a foreign subsidiary, while the prior year rate included the $150 ( $0.24 per share) tax benefit related to the Act discussed above. Income taxes were $429 for the first nine months of 2019 and $327 for 2018 , resulting in effective tax rates of 21 percent and 17 percent , respectively. The effective tax rates in both years reflect the lower U.S. corporate income tax rate as a result of the Act. The current year rate also included favorable discrete items which reduced the rate approximately 3 percentage points, while the prior year rate included a net tax benefit of $193

Business Segment Information

Business Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	BUSINESS SEGMENTS Summarized information about the Company's results of operations by business segment follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, Sales Earnings Sales Earnings 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Automation Solutions $ 2,870 3,025 494 477 8,213 8,834 1,316 1,328 Climate Technologies 1,236 1,199 294 278 3,286 3,171 712 650 Tools & Home Products 356 463 93 93 1,041 1,390 276 286 Commercial & Residential Solutions 1,592 1,662 387 371 4,327 4,561 988 936 Differences in accounting methods 57 64 163 188 Corporate and other (131 ) (102 ) (425 ) (285 ) Eliminations/Interest (6 ) (3 ) (39 ) (43 ) (20 ) 6 (113 ) (134 ) Total $ 4,456 4,684 768 767 12,520 13,401 1,929 2,033 The decrease in Corporate and other expense for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily due to lower acquisition/divestiture-related costs of $7 and $42 , respectively, and lower incentive stock compensation of $12 and $61 , respectively, reflecting a decreasing stock price in the current year compared to an increasing stock price in the prior year. On a year-to-date basis, the prior year also included valves & controls first year acquisition accounting charges of $10 related to inventory and $19 for backlog amortization. Automation Solutions sales by major product offering are summarized below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Measurement & Analytical Instrumentation $ 932 945 2,564 2,730 Valves, Actuators & Regulators 948 941 2,732 2,752 Industrial Solutions 470 548 1,382 1,664 Process Control Systems & Solutions 520 591 1,535 1,688 Automation Solutions $ 2,870 3,025 8,213 8,834 Segment sales by geographic destination are summarized below: Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Americas $ 1,401 1,099 2,500 1,448 1,164 2,612 Asia, Middle East & Africa 917 339 1,256 970 313 1,283 Europe 552 154 706 607 185 792 Total $ 2,870 1,592 4,462 3,025 1,662 4,687 Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Americas $ 4,059 2,860 6,919 4,376 3,153 7,529 Asia, Middle East & Africa 2,575 1,027 3,602 2,721 863 3,584 Europe 1,579 440 2,019 1,737 545 2,282 Total $ 8,213 4,327 12,540 8,834 4,561 13,395

Acquisitions and Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures	ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES During the first nine months of 2019, the Company acquired seven businesses in the Automation Solutions segment for $385 , net of cash acquired, which included the acquisition of Machine Automation Solutions (General Electric's former Intelligent Platforms business). These seven businesses had combined annual sales of approximately $280 . On July 17, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Aventics, a global provider of smart pneumatics technologies that power machine and factory automation applications, for $622 , net of cash acquired. This business, which has annual sales of approximately $425 , is reported in the Industrial Solutions product offering in the Automation Solutions segment. T he Company recognized goodwill of $354 ( $20 of which is expected to be tax deductible), and identifiable intangible assets of $278 , primarily intellectual property and customer relationships with a weighted-average useful life of approximately 12 years. On July 2, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Textron's tools and test equipment business for $810 , net of cash acquired. This business, with annual sales of approximately $470 , is a manufacturer of electrical and utility tools, diagnostics, and test and measurement instruments, and is reported in the Tools & Home products segment. T he Company recognized goodwill of $365 ( $17 of which is expected to be tax deductible), and identifiable intangible assets of $358 , primarily intellectual property and customer relationships with a weighted-average useful life of approximately 14 years. Valuations of acquired assets and liabilities are in process and subject to refinement for transactions completed after June 30, 2018. On December 1, 2017, the Company acquired Paradigm, a provider of software solutions for the oil and gas industry, for $505 , net of cash acquired. This business had annual sales of approximately $140 and is included in the Measurement & Analytical Instrumentation product offering within Automation Solutions. The Company recognized goodwill of $309 ( $170 of which is expected to be tax deductible), and identifiable intangible assets of $238 , primarily intellectual property and customer relationships with a weighted-average useful life of approximately 11 years. During 2018, the Company also acquired four smaller businesses, two in the Automation Solutions segment and two in the Climate Technologies segment. On October 2, 2017, the Company sold its residential storage business for $200 in cash, and recognized a small pretax gain and an after-tax loss of $24 ( $0.04 per share) in the first quarter of 2018 due to income taxes resulting from nondeductible goodwill. The Company realized $150 in after-tax cash proceeds from the sale. Pro Forma Financial Information The following unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the 2018 acquisitions occurred on October 1, 2016 and the acquisition of the valves & controls business occurred on October 1, 2015. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of that time. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 Net sales $ 4,693 $ 13,281 Net earnings common stockholders $ 716 $ 1,619 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.13 $ 2.54

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities	The following table summarizes the balances of the Company's unbilled receivables (contract assets), which are reported in Other current assets, and its customer advances (contract liabilities), which are reported in Accrued expenses. Sept 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Unbilled receivables (contract assets) $ 321 438 Customer advances (contract liabilities) (510 ) (539 ) Net contract liabilities $ (189 ) (101 )

Weighted Average Common Shares

Weighted Average Common Shares (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share Reconciliation	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2018 2019 2018 2019 Basic shares outstanding 629.4 614.3 633.4 617.4 Dilutive shares 3.5 4.7 3.1 4.2 Diluted shares outstanding 632.9 619.0 636.5 621.6

Other Financial Information (Ta

Other Financial Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Inventories	Sept 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Inventories Finished products $ 592 636 Raw materials and work in process 1,221 1,425 Total $ 1,813 2,061
Property, Plant and Equipment, net	Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 8,370 8,687 Less: Accumulated depreciation 4,808 5,073 Total $ 3,562 3,614
Goodwill by Business Segment	Sept 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Goodwill by business segment Automation Solutions $ 5,355 5,462 Climate Technologies 670 670 Tools & Home Products 430 412 Commercial & Residential Solutions 1,100 1,082 Total $ 6,455 6,544
Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets Gross carrying amount $ 4,667 4,854 Less: Accumulated amortization 1,916 2,163 Net carrying amount $ 2,751 2,691
Other Assets	Other assets include the following: Pension assets $ 591 701 Asbestos-related insurance receivables $ 124 117 Deferred income taxes $ 74 87
Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses include the following: Employee compensation $ 629 598 Customer advances (contract liabilities) $ 510 539 Product warranty $ 124 127
Other Liabilities	Other liabilities Pension and postretirement liabilities $ 625 627 Deferred income taxes 484 435 Asbestos litigation 334 324 Other 656 573 Total $ 2,099 1,959

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments	Into Earnings Into OCI 3rd Quarter Nine Months 3rd Quarter Nine Months Gains (Losses) Location 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Commodity Cost of sales $ 2 (2 ) 13 (8 ) (3 ) (8 ) 1 (5 ) Foreign currency Sales, cost of sales (1 ) 4 (1 ) 10 (15 ) — (19 ) 10 Foreign currency Other deductions, net 28 3 16 43 Total $ 29 5 28 45 (18 ) (8 ) (18 ) 5
Fair Value Measurements	The fair values of commodity and foreign currency contracts were reported in other current assets and accrued expenses as summarized below: September 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Commodity $ 1 10 1 7 Foreign Currency $ 35 11 35 9

Equity Roll Forward (Tables)

Equity Roll Forward (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity	The change in equity for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2019 is shown below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Common stock $ 477 477 477 477 Additional paid-in-capital Beginning balance 323 380 297 348 Stock plans 9 7 35 39 Ending balance 332 387 332 387 Retained earnings Beginning balance 22,254 23,475 21,995 23,072 Net earnings common stockholders 712 604 1,586 1,589 Dividends paid (306 ) (302 ) (924 ) (909 ) Adoption of accounting standard updates — — 3 25 Ending balance 22,660 23,777 22,660 23,777 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Beginning balance (827 ) (928 ) (1,019 ) (1,015 ) Foreign currency translation (273 ) (93 ) (118 ) (41 ) Pension and postretirement 22 13 67 38 Cash flow hedges (14 ) (8 ) (22 ) 2 Ending balance (1,092 ) (1,016 ) (1,092 ) (1,016 ) Treasury stock Beginning balance (13,735 ) (14,878 ) (13,032 ) (13,935 ) Purchases (250 ) — (1,000 ) (1,000 ) Issued under stock plans 21 8 68 65 Ending balance (13,964 ) (14,870 ) (13,964 ) (14,870 ) Common stockholders' equity 8,413 8,755 8,413 8,755 Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries Beginning balance 45 46 52 43 Net earnings 7 8 16 15 Other comprehensive income — — — 1 Dividends paid (5 ) (5 ) (21 ) (10 ) Ending balance 47 49 47 49 Total equity $ 8,460 8,804 8,460 8,804

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Activity in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2019 is shown below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Foreign currency translation Beginning balance $ (214 ) (548 ) (369 ) (600 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (273 ) (93 ) (101 ) (41 ) Reclassified to gain/loss on sale of business — — (17 ) — Ending balance (487 ) (641 ) (487 ) (641 ) Pension and postretirement Beginning balance (617 ) (395 ) (662 ) (420 ) Amortization of deferred actuarial losses into earnings 22 13 67 38 Ending balance (595 ) (382 ) (595 ) (382 ) Cash flow hedges Beginning balance 4 15 12 5 Deferral of gains (losses) arising during the period (13 ) (6 ) (13 ) 4 Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to sales and cost of sales (1 ) (2 ) (9 ) (2 ) Ending balance (10 ) 7 (10 ) 7 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (1,092 ) (1,016 ) (1,092 ) (1,016 ) Activity above is shown net of income taxes for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as follows: foreign currency translation: $(2), $-, $(3), and $-; amortization of pension and postretirement deferred actuarial losses: $(4), $(8), $(12), and $(24); deferral of cash flow hedging gains (losses): $2, $5, $(1), and $5; reclassification of realized cash flow hedging (gains) losses: $-, $-, $-, and $3.

Pension & Postretirement Expe_2

Pension & Postretirement Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Schedule of Pension and Postretirement Plan Expenses	Total periodic pension and postretirement (income) expense is summarized below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Service cost $ 19 18 57 54 Interest cost 46 49 139 149 Expected return on plan assets (87 ) (88 ) (262 ) (264 ) Net amortization 30 17 91 50 Total $ 8 (4 ) 25 (11 )

Other Deductions, Net (Tables)

Other Deductions, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Deductions, net	Other deductions, net are summarized below: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2018 2019 2018 2019 Amortization of intangibles $ 47 60 154 177 Restructuring costs 14 20 38 40 Other 16 (15 ) 51 (45 ) Total $ 77 65 243 172

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Expense by Segment	Restructuring expense by business segment follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2018 2019 2018 2019 Automation Solutions $ 9 15 26 26 Climate Technologies 4 4 11 8 Tools & Home Products — 1 — 5 Commercial & Residential Solutions 4 5 11 13 Corporate 1 — 1 1 Total $ 14 20 38 40
Schedule of Change in Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	Details of the change in the liability for restructuring costs during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 follow: Sept 30, 2018 Expense Utilized/Paid June 30, 2019 Severance and benefits $ 46 25 35 36 Lease and other contract terminations 3 — 1 2 Asset write-downs — 2 2 — Vacant facility and other shutdown costs 3 6 8 1 Start-up and moving costs — 7 7 — Total $ 52 40 53 39

Business Segment Information (T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Summarized information about the Company's results of operations by business segment follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, Sales Earnings Sales Earnings 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Automation Solutions $ 2,870 3,025 494 477 8,213 8,834 1,316 1,328 Climate Technologies 1,236 1,199 294 278 3,286 3,171 712 650 Tools & Home Products 356 463 93 93 1,041 1,390 276 286 Commercial & Residential Solutions 1,592 1,662 387 371 4,327 4,561 988 936 Differences in accounting methods 57 64 163 188 Corporate and other (131 ) (102 ) (425 ) (285 ) Eliminations/Interest (6 ) (3 ) (39 ) (43 ) (20 ) 6 (113 ) (134 ) Total $ 4,456 4,684 768 767 12,520 13,401 1,929 2,033
Schedule of Financial Information by Major Product Offering	Automation Solutions sales by major product offering are summarized below: Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 2018 2019 Measurement & Analytical Instrumentation $ 932 945 2,564 2,730 Valves, Actuators & Regulators 948 941 2,732 2,752 Industrial Solutions 470 548 1,382 1,664 Process Control Systems & Solutions 520 591 1,535 1,688 Automation Solutions $ 2,870 3,025 8,213 8,834
Schedule of Financial Information By Geographic Area	Segment sales by geographic destination are summarized below: Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Americas $ 1,401 1,099 2,500 1,448 1,164 2,612 Asia, Middle East & Africa 917 339 1,256 970 313 1,283 Europe 552 154 706 607 185 792 Total $ 2,870 1,592 4,462 3,025 1,662 4,687 Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 2019 Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Automation Solutions Commercial & Residential Solutions Total Americas $ 4,059 2,860 6,919 4,376 3,153 7,529 Asia, Middle East & Africa 2,575 1,027 3,602 2,721 863 3,584 Europe 1,579 440 2,019 1,737 545 2,282 Total $ 8,213 4,327 12,540 8,834 4,561 13,395

Acquisitions and Divestitures (

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information	The following unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the 2018 acquisitions occurred on October 1, 2016 and the acquisition of the valves & controls business occurred on October 1, 2015. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of that time. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 Net sales $ 4,693 $ 13,281 Net earnings common stockholders $ 716 $ 1,619 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.13 $ 2.54

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Oct. 01, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Retained earnings	$ 23,777		$ 23,072
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Retained earnings		$ 25

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Effect of change in accounting principal on operating results, retirement benefits	$ 11	$ 32

Revenue Recognition Narrative (

Revenue Recognition Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Percentage of revenue recognized over time	5.00%
Percentage of revenue from multiple deliverable arrangements	5.00%
Percentage of product warranty expenses on sales	1.00%

Revenue Recognition Contract As

Revenue Recognition Contract Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Unbilled receivables (contract assets)	$ 438	$ 438	$ 321
Customer advances (contract liabilities)	(539)	(539)	(510)
Net contract liabilities	(101)	(101)	$ (189)
Revenue recognized, included in beginning contract liability	$ 45	$ 370

Revenue Recognition Performance

Revenue Recognition Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Billions	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Backlog	$ 5.5
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-07-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Percentage of backlog recognized as revenue, next 12 months	85.00%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of satisfaction, backlog	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of satisfaction, backlog	1 year

Weighted Average Common Share_2

Weighted Average Common Shares (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Basic shares outstanding	614.3	629.4	617.4	633.4
Dilutive shares	4.7	3.5	4.2	3.1
Diluted shares outstanding	619	632.9	621.6	636.5

Other Financial Information (In

Other Financial Information (Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 636	$ 592
Raw materials and work in process	1,425	1,221
Total	$ 2,061	$ 1,813

Other Financial Information (PP

Other Financial Information (PPE) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 8,687	$ 8,370
Less: Accumulated depreciation	5,073	4,808
Total	$ 3,614	$ 3,562

Other Financial Information (Go

Other Financial Information (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 6,544	$ 6,455
Automation Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	5,462	5,355
Commercial & Residential Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,082	1,100
Climate Technologies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	670	670
Tools & Home Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 412	$ 430

Other Financial Information (_2

Other Financial Information (Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 4,854	$ 4,667
Less: Accumulated amortization	2,163	1,916
Net carrying amount	2,691	2,751
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Net carrying amount	$ 1,423	$ 1,517

Other Financial Information (Ot

Other Financial Information (Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension assets	$ 701	$ 591
Asbestos-related insurance receivables	117	124
Deferred income taxes	$ 87	$ 74

Other Financial Information (Ac

Other Financial Information (Accrued Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Employee compensation	$ 598	$ 629
Customer advances (contract liabilities)	539	510
Product warranty	$ 127	$ 124

Other Financial Information (_3

Other Financial Information (Other Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Pension and postretirement liabilities	$ 627	$ 625
Deferred income taxes	435	484
Asbestos litigation	324	334
Other	573	656
Total	$ 1,959	$ 2,099

Financial Instruments (Schedule

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) lb in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)lb	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)lb	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings	$ 5	$ 29	$ 45	$ 28
Gain (loss) to other comprehensive income	(8)	(18)	5	(18)
Commodity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) to other comprehensive income	(8)	(3)	(5)	1
Commodity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings	(2)	2	(8)	13
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency hedge positions	2,200		2,200
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other deductions, net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings	3	28	43	16
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) to other comprehensive income	0	(15)	10	(19)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Sales, Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings	4	$ (1)	10	$ (1)
All Commodity Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of commodities hedged	$ 117		$ 117
Copper and Aluminum [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Weight in pounds of copper and aluminum commodity hedges | lb	45		45

Financial Instruments (Net Inve

Financial Instruments (Net Investment Hedge) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 2019EUR (€)	Jan. 31, 2019EUR (€)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) to other comprehensive income, pretax | $	$ (8)	$ (18)	$ 5	$ (18)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) to other comprehensive income, pretax | $	6		12
Gain (loss) to other comprehensive income, after-tax | $	$ 4		$ 9
1.25 Percent Notes Due October 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, face amount | €						€ 500
Notes interest rate, percentage						1.25%
2.0 Percent Notes Due October 2029 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, face amount | €						€ 500
Notes interest rate, percentage						2.00%
0.375 Percent Notes Due May 2024 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, face amount | €					€ 500
Notes interest rate, percentage					0.375%

Financial Instruments (Fair Val

Financial Instruments (Fair Value Measurements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of long-term debt compared with carrying value	$ 411
Maximum collateral that could have been required	6
Collateral posted to counterparties	0
Collateral held from counterparties	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of long-term debt	5,300
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets	1	$ 1
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative liabilities	7	10
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets	35	35
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative liabilities	$ 9	$ 11

Equity Roll Forward (Schedule O

Equity Roll Forward (Schedule Of Change In Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Apr. 01, 2019	Oct. 01, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Apr. 01, 2018	Oct. 01, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 8,990
Net earnings common stockholders	$ 604	$ 712	1,589	$ 1,586
Foreign currency translation	(93)	(273)	(40)	(118)
Cash flow hedges	(8)	(14)	2	(22)
Common stockholders' equity	8,755	8,413	8,755	8,413			$ 8,947
Other comprehensive income	(88)	(265)	0	(73)
Ending balance	8,804	8,460	8,804	8,460
Common stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	477	477	477	477
Additional paid-in-capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	380	323	348	297
Stock plans	7	9	39	35
Ending balance	387	332	387	332
Retained earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	23,475	22,254	23,072	21,995
Net earnings common stockholders	604	712	1,589	1,586
Dividends paid	(302)	(306)	(909)	(924)
Adoption of accounting standard updates					$ 0	$ 25		$ 0	$ 3
Ending balance	23,777	22,660	23,777	22,660
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(928)	(827)	(1,015)	(1,019)
Foreign currency translation	(93)	(273)	(41)	(118)
Pension and postretirement	13	22	38	67
Cash flow hedges	(8)	(14)	2	(22)
Ending balance	(1,016)	(1,092)	(1,016)	(1,092)
Treasury stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(14,878)	(13,735)	(13,935)	(13,032)
Purchases	0	(250)	(1,000)	(1,000)
Issued under stock plans	8	21	65	68
Ending balance	(14,870)	(13,964)	(14,870)	(13,964)
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	46	45	43	52
Dividends paid	(5)	(5)	(10)	(21)
Net earnings	8	7	15	16
Other comprehensive income	0	0	1	0
Ending balance	$ 49	$ 47	$ 49	$ 47

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 8,990
Ending balance	$ 8,804	$ 8,460	8,804	$ 8,460
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,016)	(1,092)	(1,016)	(1,092)	$ (1,015)
Foreign currency translation [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(548)	(214)	(600)	(369)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(93)	(273)	(41)	(101)
Reclassified to gain/loss on sale of business	0	0	0	(17)
Ending balance	(641)	(487)	(641)	(487)
Pension and post retirement [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(395)	(617)	(420)	(662)
Amortization of deferred actuarial losses into earnings	13	22	38	67
Ending balance	(382)	(595)	(382)	(595)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	15	4	5	12
Deferral of gains (losses) arising during the period	(6)	(13)	4	(13)
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to sales and cost of sales	(2)	(1)	(2)	(9)
Ending balance	$ 7	$ (10)	$ 7	$ (10)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Foreign currency translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation, tax	$ (2)	$ 0	$ (3)	$ 0
Pension and post retirement [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amortization of deferred actuarial losses, tax	(4)	(8)	(12)	(24)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Deferred cash flow hedging gains (losses), tax	2	5	(1)	5
Reclassification of deferred cash flow hedging (losses), tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3

Pension & Postretirement Expe_3

Pension & Postretirement Expenses (Schedule Of Net Periodic Pension And Net Postretirement Plan Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Pension And Postretirement Plan Expenses [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 18	$ 19	$ 54	$ 57
Interest cost	49	46	149	139
Expected return on plan assets	(88)	(87)	(264)	(262)
Net amortization	17	30	50	91
Total	$ (4)	$ 8	$ (11)	$ 25

Other Deductions, Net (Schedule

Other Deductions, Net (Schedule Of Other Deductions, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Other deductions, net [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 60	$ 47	$ 177	$ 154
Restructuring costs	20	14	40	38
Other	(15)	16	(45)	51
Total	65	$ 77	172	243
Increase (decrease) in intangibles amortization from acquisitions			42
Higher (lower) acquisition and divestiture related costs	(7)		(42)
Change in gain (loss) from foreign currency exchange transactions			9
Change in pension expense (income)	$ (11)		$ (33)
Pentair's Valves & Controls [Member] | Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Other deductions, net [Line Items]
Backlog amortization				$ 19

Restructuring (Details)

Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning restructuring liability			$ 52
Restructuring expense	$ 20	$ 14	40	$ 38
Restructuring utilized/paid			53
Ending restructuring liability	39		39
Severance and benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning restructuring liability			46
Restructuring expense			25
Restructuring utilized/paid			35
Ending restructuring liability	36		36
Lease and other contract terminations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning restructuring liability			3
Restructuring expense			0
Restructuring utilized/paid			1
Ending restructuring liability	2		2
Assets Write Downs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning restructuring liability			0
Restructuring expense			2
Restructuring utilized/paid			2
Ending restructuring liability	0		0
Vacant facility and other shutdown costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning restructuring liability			3
Restructuring expense			6
Restructuring utilized/paid			8
Ending restructuring liability	1		1
Start-up and moving costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning restructuring liability			0
Restructuring expense			7
Restructuring utilized/paid			7
Ending restructuring liability	0		0
Automation Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring expense	15	9	26	26
Commercial & Residential Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring expense	5	4	13	11
Climate Technologies [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring expense	4	4	8	11
Tools & Home Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring expense	1	0	5	0
Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring expense	$ 0	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal tax rate							21.00%	35.00%
Net income tax expense (benefit), tax reform				$ (43)		$ (193)
Net income tax expense (benefit), tax reform, per diluted share				$ (0.07)
Income tax expense (benefit) due to increase in foreign tax credit carryforwards			$ (150)
Income tax expense (benefit) due to increase in foreign tax credit carryforwards, per diluted share			$ (0.24)
Net income tax expense (benefit), tax reform final regulations on deemed repatriation		$ (13)
Reversal of one-time tax on deemed repatriation of accumulated foreign earnings, offset by unrecognized tax benefits		$ 100
Income taxes	$ 155		$ 49		$ 429	$ 327
Effective income tax rate	20.00%		6.00%		21.00%	17.00%
Income tax expense (benefit) from restructuring a foreign subsidiary	$ (21)
Income tax expense (benefit) from restructuring a foreign subsidiary, per diluted share	$ (0.03)
Favorable discrete items, percentage impact					3.00%

Business Segment Information (D

Business Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,684	$ 4,456	$ 13,401	$ 12,520
Earnings	767	768	2,033	1,929
Higher (lower) acquisition and divestiture related costs	(7)		(42)
Increase (decrease) in incentive stock compensation expense	(12)		(61)
Operating Segments [Member] | Automation Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	3,025	2,870	8,834	8,213
Earnings	477	494	1,328	1,316
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial & Residential Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,662	1,592	4,561	4,327
Earnings	371	387	936	988
Operating Segments [Member] | Climate Technologies [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,199	1,236	3,171	3,286
Earnings	278	294	650	712
Operating Segments [Member] | Tools & Home Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	463	356	1,390	1,041
Earnings	93	93	286	276
Differences in accounting methods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings	64	57	188	163
Corporate and other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings	(102)	(131)	(285)	(425)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(3)	(6)	6	(20)
Earnings	$ (43)	$ (39)	$ (134)	(113)
Pentair's Valves & Controls [Member] | Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Backlog amortization				19
FairValueAdjustmentToInventoryOnly [Member] | Pentair's Valves & Controls [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings				$ (10)

Business Segment Information Pr

Business Segment Information Product Line Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,684	$ 4,456	$ 13,401	$ 12,520
Automation Solutions [Member] | Measurement & Analytical Instrumentation [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	945	932	2,730	2,564
Automation Solutions [Member] | Valves, Actuators & Regulators [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	941	948	2,752	2,732
Automation Solutions [Member] | Industrial Solutions [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	548	470	1,664	1,382
Automation Solutions [Member] | Process Control Systems & Solutions [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	591	520	1,688	1,535
Operating Segments [Member] | Automation Solutions [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 3,025	$ 2,870	$ 8,834	$ 8,213

Business Segment Information Ge

Business Segment Information Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,684	$ 4,456	$ 13,401	$ 12,520
Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,687	4,462	13,395	12,540
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,612	2,500	7,529	6,919
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Asia, Middle East & Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,283	1,256	3,584	3,602
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Europe [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	792	706	2,282	2,019
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Automation Solutions [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	3,025	2,870	8,834	8,213
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Automation Solutions [Member] | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,448	1,401	4,376	4,059
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Automation Solutions [Member] | Asia, Middle East & Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	970	917	2,721	2,575
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Automation Solutions [Member] | Europe [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	607	552	1,737	1,579
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Commercial & Residential Solutions [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,662	1,592	4,561	4,327
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Commercial & Residential Solutions [Member] | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,164	1,099	3,153	2,860
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Commercial & Residential Solutions [Member] | Asia, Middle East & Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	313	339	863	1,027
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Commercial & Residential Solutions [Member] | Europe [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 185	$ 154	$ 545	$ 440

Acquisitions and Divestitures N

Acquisitions and Divestitures Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)$ / shares	Jul. 17, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2017USD ($)
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Purchase price of businesses, net of cash acquired			$ 385	$ 770
Net sales	$ 4,684	$ 4,456	13,401	12,520
Goodwill	6,544		6,544			$ 6,455
Proceeds from divestiture of business			10	$ 223
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Net sales					$ 280
Number of additional businesses acquired						4
Aventics [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Net sales						$ 425
Cash paid, net of cash acquired							$ 622
Goodwill							354
Goodwill expected tax deductible amount							20
Intangibles							$ 278
Intangible assets, weighted average useful life						12 years
Textron's Tools & Test [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Net sales						$ 470
Cash paid, net of cash acquired								$ 810
Goodwill								365
Goodwill expected tax deductible amount								17
Intangibles								$ 358
Intangible assets, weighted average useful life						14 years
Paradigm [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Net sales						$ 140
Cash paid, net of cash acquired									$ 505
Goodwill									309
Goodwill expected tax deductible amount									170
Intangibles									$ 238
Intangible assets, weighted average useful life						11 years
ClosetMaid [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Proceeds from divestiture of business						$ 200
Gain (Loss) on sales of business, net of tax						$ (24)
After-tax disposal gain (loss) impact on diluted earnings per share | $ / shares						$ (0.04)
After-tax proceeds on sale of business						$ 150
Automation Solutions [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Goodwill	5,462		$ 5,462			$ 5,355
Automation Solutions [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Number of additional businesses acquired			7			2
Climate Technologies [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 670		$ 670			$ 670
Climate Technologies [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition & Disposal [Line Items]
Number of additional businesses acquired						2

Acquisitions and Divestitures P

Acquisitions and Divestitures Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,693	$ 13,281
Net earnings common stockholders	$ 716	$ 1,619
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.13	$ 2.54