HP (HPQ) 10-K 15 Dec 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Nov. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	HP Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	47,217
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 20,976,115,846
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,705,451,042
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Consolidated Statements of Earn

Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Net revenue
Net revenue	$ 48,238	$ 51,463	$ 56,651
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue	39,240	41,524	45,431
Research and development	1,209	1,191	1,298
Selling, general and administrative	3,840	4,720	5,361
Restructuring and other charges	205	63	176
Amortization of intangible assets	16	102	129
Defined benefit plan settlement charges (credits)	179	(57)	0
Total costs and expenses	44,689	47,543	52,395
Earnings from continuing operations	3,549	3,920	4,256
Interest and other, net	212	(388)	(393)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	3,761	3,532	3,863
(Provision for) benefit from taxes	(1,095)	186	(939)
Net earnings from continuing operations	2,666	3,718	2,924
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(170)	836	2,089
Net earnings	$ 2,496	$ 4,554	$ 5,013
Basic
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.54	$ 2.05	$ 1.55
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.10)	0.46	1.11
Total basic net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	1.44	2.51	2.66
Diluted
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	1.53	2.02	1.53
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.10)	0.46	1.09
Total diluted net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.43	$ 2.48	$ 2.62
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:
Basic (in shares)	1,730	1,814	1,882
Diluted (in shares)	1,743	1,836	1,912

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 2,496	$ 4,554	$ 5,013
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	1	(17)	7
Gains reclassified into earnings	0	0	(1)
Change in unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	1	(17)	6
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized gains arising during the period	199	1,091	337
Losses (gains) reclassified into earnings	63	(1,312)	151
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges:	262	(221)	488
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Losses arising during the period	(759)	(548)	(2,756)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	51	443	259
Curtailments, settlements and other	183	115	51
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans	(525)	10	(2,446)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	0	(207)	(85)
Other comprehensive loss before taxes	(262)	(435)	(2,037)
Benefit from (provision for) taxes	45	14	(66)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(217)	(421)	(2,103)
Comprehensive income	$ 2,279	$ 4,133	$ 2,910

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,288	$ 7,584
Accounts receivable	4,114	4,825
Inventory	4,484	4,288
Other current assets	3,582	4,498
Current assets of discontinued operations	0	30,592
Total current assets	18,468	51,787
Property, plant and equipment	1,736	1,492
Goodwill	5,622	5,680
Other non-current assets	3,184	1,592
Non-current assets of discontinued operations	0	46,331
Total assets	29,010	106,882
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	78	2,194
Accounts payable	11,103	10,194
Employee compensation and benefits	759	747
Taxes on earnings	231	243
Deferred revenue	919	1,051
Other accrued liabilities	5,718	6,241
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	21,521
Total current liabilities	18,808	42,191
Long-term debt	6,758	6,677
Other non-current liabilities	7,333	7,414
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	22,449
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
HP stockholders’ (deficit) equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (300 shares authorized; none issued)	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value (9,600 shares authorized; 1,712 and 1,804 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2016, and 2015 respectively)	17	18
Additional paid in capital	1,030	1,963
Retained (deficit) earnings	(3,498)	32,089
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,438)	(6,302)
Total HP stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(3,889)	27,768
Non-controlling interests of discontinued operations	0	383
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(3,889)	28,151
Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity	$ 29,010	$ 106,882

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, share authorized	300	300
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	9,600	9,600
Common stock, shares issued	1,712	1,804
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,712	1,804

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 2,496	$ 4,554	$ 5,013
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	332	4,061	4,334
Stock-based compensation expense	182	709	560
Provision for doubtful accounts	65	71	55
Provision for inventory	95	305	211
Restructuring and other charges	200	1,017	1,619
Deferred taxes on earnings	401	(700)	(34)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(6)	(145)	(58)
Other, net	(198)	1,031	81
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	565	572	2,017
Financing receivables	0	(65)	420
Inventory	(291)	(330)	(580)
Accounts payable	928	31	1,912
Taxes on earnings	106	(137)	310
Restructuring and other	(157)	(1,243)	(1,506)
Other assets and liabilities	(1,488)	(3,241)	(2,021)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,230	6,490	12,333
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment	(433)	(3,603)	(3,853)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6	424	843
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments	(126)	(259)	(1,086)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments	133	302	1,347
Payments made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(7)	(2,644)	(49)
Proceeds from business divestitures, net	475	246	6
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	48	(5,534)	(2,792)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net	97	74	148
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs	4	20,758	2,875
Payment of debt	(2,188)	(15,867)	(6,037)
Settlement of cash flow hedges	4	(4)	0
Net transfer of cash and cash equivalents to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	(10,375)	0	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans	48	371	297
Repurchase of common stock	(1,161)	(2,883)	(2,728)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	6	145	58
Cash dividends paid	(858)	(1,250)	(1,184)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(14,423)	1,344	(6,571)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(11,145)	2,300	2,970
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	17,433	15,133	12,163
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	6,288	17,433	15,133
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	587	1,012	1,267
Interest expense paid	318	532	678
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Purchase of assets under capital leases	185	70	113
Stock awards assumed in business acquisitions	$ 0	$ 31	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained (Deficit) Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Total HP Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity	Non- controlling Interests of Discontinued Operations
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2013		1,907,883
Balance at Oct. 31, 2013	$ 27,656	$ 19	$ 5,465	$ 25,563	$ (3,778)	$ 27,269	$ 387
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net earnings	5,013			5,013		5,013
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(2,103)				(2,103)	(2,103)
Comprehensive income	2,910					2,910
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other (in shares)		23,785
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other	$ 143		142	1		143
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(92,000)	(92,380)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (2,957)	$ (1)	(2,694)	(262)		(2,957)
Tax benefit (deficiency) from employee stock plans	(43)		(43)			(43)
Cash dividends declared	(1,151)			(1,151)		(1,151)
Stock-based compensation expense	560		560			560
Changes in non-controlling interest	9						9
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2014		1,839,288
Balance at Oct. 31, 2014	27,127	$ 18	3,430	29,164	(5,881)	26,731	396
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net earnings	4,554			4,554		4,554
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(421)				(421)	(421)
Comprehensive income	4,133					4,133
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other (in shares)		39,834
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other	$ (33)		(34)	1		(33)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(75,000)	(75,403)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (2,648)		(2,237)	(411)		(2,648)
Assumption of equity awards in connection with acquisitions	31		31			31
Tax benefit (deficiency) from employee stock plans	64		64			64
Cash dividends declared	(1,219)			(1,219)		(1,219)
Stock-based compensation expense	709		709			709
Changes in non-controlling interest	$ (13)						(13)
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2015	1,804,000	1,803,719
Balance at Oct. 31, 2015	$ 28,151	$ 18	1,963	32,089	(6,302)	27,768	383
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	(32,527)			(37,225)	5,081	(32,144)	(383)
Net earnings	2,496			2,496		2,496
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(217)				(217)	(217)
Comprehensive income	2,279					2,279
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other (in shares)		8,227
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other	$ 29		29			29
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(100,000)	(99,855)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (1,145)	$ (1)	(1,144)			(1,145)
Tax benefit (deficiency) from employee stock plans	0
Cash dividends declared	(858)			(858)		(858)
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 182		182			182
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2016	1,712,000	1,712,091
Balance at Oct. 31, 2016	$ (3,889)	$ 17	$ 1,030	$ (3,498)	$ (1,438)	$ (3,889)	$ 0

Overview and Summary of Signifi

Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Overview On November 1, 2015 (the “Distribution Date”), Hewlett-Packard Company completed the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (“Hewlett Packard Enterprise”), Hewlett-Packard Company’s former enterprise technology infrastructure, software, services and financing businesses (the “Separation”). In connection with the Separation, Hewlett-Packard Company changed its name to HP Inc. (“HP”). On the Distribution Date, each of HP’s stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 21, 2015 (the “Record Date”) received one share of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock for every one share of HP common stock held as of the Record Date. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an independent public company trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “HPE”. HP distributed a total of approximately 1.8 billion shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock to HP’s stockholders. After the Separation, HP does not beneficially own any shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock. In connection with the Separation, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise entered into a separation and distribution agreement as well as various other agreements that provide a framework for the relationships between the parties, including among others a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a transition service agreement, a real estate matters agreement, a master commercial agreement and an information technology service agreement. For more information on the impacts of these agreements, see Note 5, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans”, Note 6, “Stock-Based Compensation”, Note 7, “Taxes on Earnings”, Note 15, “Litigation and Contingencies” and Note 16, “Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties”. Basis of Presentation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of HP and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The historical statements of comprehensive income and cash flows and the balances related to stockholders’ (deficit) equity have not been revised to reflect the effect of the Separation. For further information on discontinued operations, see Note 2, “Discontinued Operations”. Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of HP and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which HP has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Foreign Currency Translation HP uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollars are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates for monetary assets and liabilities and at historical exchange rates for nonmonetary assets and liabilities. Net revenue, costs and expenses denominated in non-U.S. dollars are recorded in U.S. dollars at monthly average exchange rates prevailing during the period. HP includes gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, not based on incurred losses. Further, credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for share-based payments. The amendment changes the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP has elected to early adopt the amendment in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for leases. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification. Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms of more than twelve months. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 using a modified retrospective approach. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The updated guidance primarily addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The amendments should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with other amendments related specifically to equity securities without readily determinable fair values applied prospectively. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In May 2015, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing disclosures for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). This amendment removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The amendment also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP will adopt the amendment in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will impact the disclosures on its notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements but will not have an effect on its Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Earnings. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for intangible assets. The amendments provide explicit guidance to customers in determining the accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement, wherein the arrangements that do not convey a software license to the customer are accounted for as service contracts. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017; however earlier adoption is permitted. The amendment may be adopted either prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or retrospectively. HP will adopt the amendments prospectively in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for the presentation of debt issuance costs. The amendments require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by these amendments. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Earlier adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively with the adjusted balance sheet of each individual period presented, in order to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. HP will adopt the amendments in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In May 2014, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update for a one-year deferral of the effective date, with an option of applying the standard on the original effective date, which for HP is the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. In accordance with this deferral, HP is required to adopt these amendments in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. HP is continuing to evaluate the impact of this guidance and the transition alternatives on its Consolidated Financial Statements. Revenue Recognition General HP recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price or fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Additionally, HP recognizes hardware revenue on sales to channel partners, including resellers, distributors or value-added solution providers at the time of delivery when the channel partners have economic substance apart from HP, and HP has completed its obligations related to the sale. HP reduces revenue for customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings, including price protection, rebates, promotions, other volume-based incentives and expected returns, at the later of the date of revenue recognition or the date the sales incentive is offered. Future market conditions and product transitions may require HP to take actions to increase customer incentive offerings, possibly resulting in an incremental reduction of revenue at the time the incentive is offered. For certain incentive programs, HP estimates the number of customers expected to redeem the incentive based on historical experience and the specific terms and conditions of the incentive. In instances when revenue is derived from sales of third-party vendor products or services, HP records revenue on a gross basis when HP is a principal to the transaction and on a net basis when HP is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor. HP considers several factors to determine whether it is acting as a principal or an agent, most notably whether HP is the primary obligor to the customer, has established its own pricing and has inventory and credit risks. HP reports revenue net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities, with the collected taxes recorded as current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority. Multiple element arrangements When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements or deliverables, such as hardware and/or services, HP allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of selling price, if available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE of selling price is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE of selling price nor TPE is available. HP establishes VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately and, in rare instances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. HP evaluates TPE of selling price by reviewing largely similar and interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. HP establishes ESP based on management judgment considering internal factors such as margin objectives, pricing practices and controls, customer segment pricing strategies and the product life cycle. Consideration is also given to market conditions such as competitor pricing strategies and technology industry life cycles. In most arrangements with multiple elements, HP allocates the transaction price to the individual units of accounting at inception of the arrangement based on their relative selling price. HP limits the amount of revenue recognized for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified refund or return rights. HP evaluates each deliverable in an arrangement to determine whether it represents a separate unit of accounting. A deliverable constitutes a separate unit of accounting when it has standalone value to the customer. For deliverables with no standalone value, HP recognizes revenue consistent with the pattern of delivery of the final deliverable. If the arrangement includes a customer-negotiated refund or return right or other contingency relative to the delivered items, and the delivery and performance of the undelivered items is considered probable and substantially within HP’s control, the delivered element constitutes a separate unit of accounting. In arrangements with combined units of accounting, changes in the allocation of the transaction price among elements may impact the timing of revenue recognition for the contract but will not change the total revenue recognized for the contract. Net revenue Hardware Under HP’s standard terms and conditions of sale, HP transfers title and risk of loss to the customer at the time product is delivered to the customer and recognizes revenue accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations to the customer remain. HP reduces revenue for estimated customer returns, price protection, rebates and other programs offered under sales agreements established by HP with its distributors and resellers. HP records revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as revenue at the inception of the lease. HP accrues the estimated cost of post-sale obligations, including standard product warranties, based on historical experience at the time HP recognizes revenue. Services HP recognizes revenue from fixed-price support or maintenance contracts ratably over the contract period and recognizes the costs associated with these contracts as incurred. Deferred revenue HP records amounts invoiced to customers in excess of revenue recognized as deferred revenue until the revenue recognition criteria are satisfied. HP records revenue that is earned and recognized in excess of amounts invoiced on services contracts as trade receivables. Deferred revenue represents amounts invoiced in advance for product support contracts and product sales. Shipping and Handling HP includes costs related to shipping and handling in Cost of revenue. Stock-Based Compensation HP determines stock-based compensation expense based on the measurement date fair value of the award. HP recognizes compensation cost only for those awards expected to meet the service and performance vesting conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. HP determines compensation costs at the aggregate grant level for service-based awards and at the individual vesting tranche level for awards with performance and/or market conditions. HP estimates the forfeiture rate based on its historical experience. Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans HP has various defined benefit, other contributory and noncontributory retirement and post-retirement plans. HP generally amortizes unrecognized actuarial gains and losses on a straight-line basis over the average remaining estimated service life of participants. In limited cases, HP amortizes actuarial gains and losses using the corridor approach. See Note 5, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for a full description of these plans and the accounting and funding policies. Advertising Costs to produce advertising are expensed as incurred during production. Costs to communicate advertising are expensed when the advertising is first run. Such costs totaled approximately $586 million in fiscal year 2016, $635 million in fiscal year 2015 and $614 million in fiscal year 2014. Restructuring and Other Charges HP records charges associated with management-approved restructuring plans to reorganize one or more of HP’s business segments, to remove duplicative headcount and infrastructure associated with business acquisitions or to simplify business processes and accelerate innovation. Restructuring charges can include severance costs to eliminate a specified number of employees, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities and consolidate operations, and contract cancellation costs. HP records restructuring charges based on estimated employee terminations and site closure and consolidation plans. HP accrues for severance and other employee separation costs under these actions when it is probable that benefits will be paid and the amount is reasonably estimable. The rates used in determining severance accruals are based on existing plans, historical experiences and negotiated settlements. Other charges include non-recurring costs that are distinct from ongoing operational costs such as information technology costs incurred in connection with the Separation. Taxes on Earnings HP recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year the differences are expected to reverse. HP records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. HP records accruals for uncertain tax positions when HP believes that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. HP makes adjustments to these accruals when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of adjustments for uncertain tax positions, as well as any related interest and penalties. Accounts Receivable HP establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts receivable. HP records a specific reserve for individual accounts when HP becomes aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of a bankruptcy filing or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. If there are additional changes in circumstances related to the specific customer, HP further adjusts estimates of the recoverability of receivables. HP maintains bad debt reserves for all other customers based on a variety of factors, including the use of third-party credit risk models that generate quantitative measures of default probabilities based on market factors, the financial condition of customers, the length of time receivables are past due, trends in the weighted-average risk rating for the portfolio, macroeconomic conditions, information derived from competitive benchmarking, significant one-time events and historical experience. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable. HP has third-party short-term financing arrangements intended to facilitate the working capital requirements of certain customers. These financing arrangements, which in certain cases provide for partial recourse, result in the transfer of HP’s trade receivables to a third party. HP reflects amounts transferred to, but not yet collected from, the third party in accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the fair value of the recourse obligation is measured using market data from similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Concentrations of Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject HP to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, investments, receivables from trade customers and contract manufacturers and derivatives. HP maintains cash and cash equivalents, investments, derivatives and certain other financial instruments with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographic regions, and HP’s policy is designed to limit exposure from any particular institution. As part of its risk management processes, HP performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. HP has not sustained material credit losses from instruments held at these financial institutions. HP utilizes derivative contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency and interest rate exposures. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty, which could result in a material loss. The likelihood of which HP deems to be remote. HP sells a significant portion of its products through third-party distributors and resellers and, as a result, maintains individually significant receivable balances with these parties. If the financial condition or operations of these distributors’ and resellers’ aggregated business deteriorates substantially, HP’s operating results could be adversely affected. The ten largest distributor and reseller receivable balances, which were concentrated primarily in North America and Europe, collectively represented approximately 34% and 42% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2016 or 2015. Credit risk with respect to other accounts receivable is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising HP’s customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographic regions. HP performs ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of its third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and may require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. HP utilizes outsourced manufacturers around the world to manufacture HP-designed products. HP may purchase product components from suppliers and sell those components to its outsourced manufacturers thereby creating receivable balances from the outsourced manufacturers. The three largest outsourced manufacturer receivable balances collectively represented 78% and 81% of HP’s supplier receivables of $774 million and $634 million as of October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. HP includes the supplier receivables in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis. HP’s credit risk associated with these receivables is mitigated wholly or in part, by the amount HP owes to these outsourced manufacturers, as HP generally has the legal right to offset its payables to the outsourced manufacturers against these receivables. HP does not reflect the sale of these components in net revenue and does not recognize any profit on these component sales until the related products are sold by HP, at which time any profit is recognized as a reduction to cost of revenue. HP obtains a significant number of components from single source suppliers due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations. The loss of a single source supplier, the deterioration of HP’s relationship with a single source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which HP is supplied components by a single source supplier could adversely affect HP’s net revenue and gross margins. Upon completion of the Separation on November 1, 2015, HP recorded net income tax indemnification receivables from Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain income tax liabilities that HP is jointly and severally liable for, but for which it is indemnified by Hewlett Packard Enterprise under the tax matters agreement (“TMA”). The actual amount that Hewlett Packard Enterprise may be obligated to pay HP could vary depending upon the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years. The net receivable as of October 31, 2016 was $1.6 billion . Inventory HP values inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed using standard cost which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolete or impaired balances. Property, Plant and Equipment HP states property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. HP capitalizes additions and improvements and expenses maintenance and repairs as incurred. Depreciation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are five to 40 years for buildings and improvements and three to 15 years for machinery and equipment. HP depreciates leasehold improvements over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. HP depreciates equipment held for lease over the initial term of the lease to the equipment’s estimated residual value. On retirement or disposition, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets with any gain or loss recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Goodwill HP reviews goodwill for impairment annually during its fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. HP can opt to perform a qualitative assessment to test a reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment or HP can directly perform the two-step impairment test. Based on the qualitative assessment, if HP determines that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) to be less than its carrying amount, the two-step impairment test will be performed. In the first step of the impairment test, HP compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount with the fair values derived most significantly from the income approach, and to a lesser extent, the market approach. Under the income approach, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. HP bases cash flow projections on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. HP bases the discount rate on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the reporting unit’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, HP estimates fair value based on market multiples of revenue and earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit. HP weights the fair value derived from the market approach depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. When market comparables are not meaningful or not available, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit using only the income approach. In order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair value of HP’s reporting units, HP compares the aggregate reporting unit fair value to HP’s market capitalization on an overall basis and calculates an implied control premium (the excess of the sum of the reporting units’ fair value over HP’s market capitalization on an overall basis). HP evaluates the control premium by comparing it to observable control premiums from recent comparable transactions. If the implied control premium is determined to not be reasonable in light of these recent transactions, HP reevaluates its reporting unit fair values, which may result in an adjustment to the discount rate and/or other assumptions. This reevaluation could result in a change to the estimated fair value for certain or all reporting units. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then HP performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In the second step, HP measures the reporting unit’s assets, including any unrecognized intangible assets, liabilities and non-controlling interests at fair value in a hypothetical analysis to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill for the reporting unit in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is less than its carrying amount, the difference is recorded as an impairment loss. Debt and Marketable Equity Securities Investments Debt and marketable equity securities are generally considered available-for-sale and are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized gains and losses for available-for-sale securities are calculated based on the specific identification method and included in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. HP monitors its investment portfolio for potential impairment on a quarterly basis. When the carrying amount of an investment in debt securities exceeds its fair value and the decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary (i.e., when HP does not intend to sell the debt securities and it is not more likely than not that HP will be required to sell the debt securities prior to anticipated recovery of its amortized cost basis), HP records an impairment charge to Interest and other, net in the amount of the credit loss and the remaining amount, if any, is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivatives HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forwards, swaps, and at times, options, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. HP also may use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. HP does not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 11, “Financial Instruments” for a full description of HP’s derivative financial instrument activities and related accounting policies. Loss Contingencies HP is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP records a liability for contingencies when it believes it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. See Note 15, “Lit

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	On November 1, 2015, HP completed the Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. After the Separation, HP does not beneficially own any shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock. In connection with the Separation, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have entered into a separation and distribution agreement as well as various other agreements that provide a framework for the relationships between the parties, including among others a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a transition service agreement, a real estate matters agreement, a master commercial agreement and an information technology service agreement. These agreements provide for the allocation between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise of assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including investments, property, employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to, at and after the Separation and govern certain relationships between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise after the Separation. After the Separation, HP no longer consolidates the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise within its financial results of continuing operations. For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the financial results of HP’s discontinued operations: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue $ — $ 51,892 $ 54,803 Cost of revenue (1) — 37,072 39,408 Expenses (2) 201 13,269 12,466 Interest and other, net (3)(4) (208 ) 351 235 Earnings from discontinued operations before taxes $ 7 $ 1,200 $ 2,694 Provision for taxes (4) (177 ) (364 ) (605 ) Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations $ (170 ) $ 836 $ 2,089 (1) Cost of products, cost of services and financing interest. (2) Expenses for fiscal year 2016 were primarily related to separation costs. (3) In fiscal years 2015 and 2014, allocation of interest to Hewlett Packard Enterprise was based on using the average effective interest rate of the debt assumed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the debt repaid as part of the Separation. In fiscal year 2015, Interest and other, net also includes loss from the early extinguishment of debt in connection with the review of HP’s capital structure and the Separation. (4) In connection with the TMA, Interest and other, net for fiscal year 2016 includes $208 million of changes in the tax indemnifications amounts and Provision for taxes for fiscal year 2016 includes $201 million of the tax impact relating to the changes described above. For more information on tax indemnifications and the TMA, see Note 7, “Taxes on Earnings”. The following table presents the significant non-cash items and capital expenditures of HP’s discontinued operations: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2015 2014 In millions Depreciation and amortization $ 3,657 $ 3,861 Purchases of property, plant and equipment $ 3,020 $ 3,228 The following table presents assets and liabilities that were transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as of November 1, 2015 and are presented as discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2015: In millions Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,849 Accounts receivable 8,538 Financing receivables 2,918 Inventory 2,197 Other current assets 7,090 Total current assets of discontinued operations $ 30,592 Property, plant and equipment $ 9,598 Goodwill 27,261 Long-term financing receivables and other non-current assets 9,472 Total non-current assets of discontinued operations $ 46,331 Notes payable and short-term borrowings $ 691 Accounts payable 5,762 Employee compensation and benefits 2,861 Taxes on earnings 587 Deferred revenue 5,148 Other accrued liabilities 6,472 Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 21,521 Long-term debt $ 15,103 Other non-current liabilities 7,346 Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 22,449 Subsequent to the Separation, in conformity with the separation agreement, HP made a final cash transfer of $526 million to Hewlett Packard Enterprise. During fiscal year 2016, HP entered into agreements to divest certain technology assets, including licensing and distribution rights, for certain software offerings to Open Text Corporation, an enterprise information management company for $475 million . These divestitures were substantially completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016. The technology assets sold were previously reported within the Commercial Hardware business unit within the Printing segment. The total gain recognized from the divestitures was $401 million . The gains associated with these divestitures were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	HP is a leading global provider of personal computing and other access devices, imaging and printing products, and related technologies, solutions and services. HP sells to individual consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”) and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health and education sectors. HP’s operations are organized into three segments for financial reporting purposes: Personal Systems, Printing and Corporate Investments. HP’s organizational structure is based on a number of factors that the chief operating decision maker uses to evaluate, view and run its business operations, which include, but are not limited to, customer base and homogeneity of products and technology. The segments are based on this organizational structure and information reviewed by HP’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment results. The chief operating decision maker uses several metrics to evaluate the performance of the overall business, including earnings from operations, and uses these results to allocate resources to each of the segments. A summary description of each segment follows. Personal Systems provides Commercial personal computers (“PCs”), Consumer PCs, workstations, thin clients, Commercial tablets and mobility devices , retail point-of-sale systems, displays and other related accessories, software, support and services for the commercial and consumer markets. HP groups Commercial notebooks, Commercial desktops, Commercial services, Commercial tablets and mobility devices, Commercial detachables, workstations, retail point-of-sale systems and thin clients into Commercial clients and Consumer notebooks, Consumer desktops, Consumer services and Consumer detachables into Consumer clients when describing performance in these markets. Described below are HP’s global business capabilities within Personal Systems. • Commercial PCs are optimized for enterprise and SMB customers, with a focus on robust designs, serviceability, connectivity, reliability and manageability in networked environments. Additionally, HP offers a range of services and solutions to enterprise and SMB customers to help them manage the lifecycle of their PC and mobility installed base. • Consumer PCs are notebooks, desktops, and hybrids that are optimized for consumer usage, focusing on multi-media consumption, online browsing, and light productivity. Printing provides consumer and commercial printer hardware, supplies, media, solutions and services, as well as scanning devices. Printing is also focused on imaging solutions in the commercial markets. HP groups LaserJet, Graphics and PageWide printers into Commercial Hardware and Inkjet printers into Consumer Hardware when describing performance in these markets. Described below are HP’s global business capabilities within Printing. • LaserJet and Enterprise Solutions delivers HP’s LaserJet printers, supplies and solutions to SMBs and large enterprises. HP goes to market through its extensive channel network and directly with HP sales. Ongoing key initiatives include design and deployment of A3 products and solutions for the copier and multifunction printer market, printer security solutions, PageWide Enterprise solutions, and award-winning JetIntelligence products. • Inkjet and Printing Solutions delivers HP’s consumer, SMB and PageWide Inkjet solutions (hardware, supplies, media, and web-connected hardware and services). Ongoing initiatives and programs such as Instant Ink and newer initiatives such as Continuous Ink Supply System provide innovative printing solutions to consumers and SMBs. • Graphics Solutions delivers large format printers (DesignJet, Large Format Production and Scitex Industrial), specialty printing, digital press solutions (Indigo and PageWide Presses), supplies and services to print service providers and design and rendering customers. • Print Solutions provides end-to-end services, as well as core platforms to develop and deploy services across printing systems. HP’s focus includes driving customer value through managed print services and providing support solutions for new and existing customers. Corporate Investments includes HP Labs and certain business incubation projects. The accounting policies HP uses to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used by the company in preparing these financial statements. HP derives the results of the business segments directly from its internal management reporting system. Segment net revenue includes revenues from sales to external customers and intersegment revenues that reflect transactions between the segments on an arm’s-length basis. HP’s consolidated net revenue is derived and reported after the elimination of intersegment revenues from such arrangements. Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2016, HP implemented a reporting change to its segment operating results. This reporting change resulted in the exclusion of retirement related credits representing the market related components of pension and post-retirement benefits such as interest expense, expected return on plan assets, and actuarial gain (loss) amortization (“Market related retirement credits”). The reporting change had an immaterial impact to previously reported segment net revenue and earnings from operations and no impact to previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from continuing operations, net earnings or net earnings per share. HP does not allocate certain operating expenses (credits), which it manages at the corporate level, to its segments. These unallocated amounts include certain corporate governance costs and market related retirement credits, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and other charges, acquisition and other related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges (credits) and intersegment eliminations. Segment Operating Results from Continuing Operations Personal Printing Corporate Total Intersegment Total 2016 Net revenue $ 29,987 $ 18,260 $ 7 $ 48,254 $ (16 ) $ 48,238 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 1,150 $ 3,128 $ (98 ) $ 4,180 2015 Net revenue $ 31,520 $ 21,232 $ 20 $ 52,772 $ (1,309 ) $ 51,463 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 1,022 $ 3,765 $ (43 ) $ 4,744 2014 Net revenue $ 34,387 $ 23,211 $ 296 $ 57,894 $ (1,243 ) $ 56,651 Earnings from continuing operations $ 1,265 $ 4,161 $ 157 $ 5,583 The reconciliation of segment operating results to HP consolidated results was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue: Total segments $ 48,254 $ 52,772 $ 57,894 Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other (16 ) (1,309 ) (1,243 ) Total HP consolidated net revenue $ 48,238 $ 51,463 $ 56,651 Earnings from continuing operations before taxes: Total segment earnings from operations $ 4,180 $ 4,744 $ 5,583 Corporate and unallocated costs and eliminations (42 ) (504 ) (826 ) Stock-based compensation expense (182 ) (212 ) (196 ) Amortization of intangible assets (16 ) (102 ) (129 ) Acquisition and other related charges (7 ) — — Restructuring and other charges (205 ) (63 ) (176 ) Defined benefit plan settlement (charges) credits (179 ) 57 — Interest and other, net 212 (388 ) (393 ) Total earnings from continuing operations before taxes $ 3,761 $ 3,532 $ 3,863 Segment Assets from Continuing Operations HP allocates assets to its business segments based on the segments primarily benefiting from the assets. Total assets by segment and the reconciliation of segment assets to HP consolidated assets from continuing operations were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Personal Systems $ 10,686 $ 11,240 Printing 9,959 10,687 Corporate Investments 1 9 Corporate and unallocated assets 8,364 8,023 Total assets from continuing operations $ 29,010 $ 29,959 Major Customers No single customer represented 10% or more of HP’s net revenue in any fiscal year presented. Geographic Information Net revenue by country is based upon the sales location that predominately represents the customer location. For each of the fiscal years of 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , other than the United States, no country represented more than 10% of HP net revenue. Net revenue by country in which HP operates was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions United States $ 18,042 $ 17,746 $ 18,229 Other countries 30,196 33,717 38,422 Total net revenue $ 48,238 $ 51,463 $ 56,651 Net property, plant and equipment by country in which HP operates was as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions United States $ 737 $ 650 Singapore 314 325 Malaysia 170 105 Israel 155 157 Other countries 360 255 Total net property, plant and equipment $ 1,736 $ 1,492 No single country other than those represented above exceed 10% or more of HP’s total net property, plant and equipment in any fiscal year presented. Net revenue by segment and business unit was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Notebooks $ 16,982 $ 17,271 $ 17,540 Desktops 9,956 10,941 13,197 Workstations 1,870 2,018 2,218 Other 1,179 1,290 1,432 Personal Systems 29,987 31,520 34,387 Supplies 11,875 13,979 14,917 Commercial Hardware 5,131 5,466 6,035 Consumer Hardware 1,254 1,787 2,259 Printing 18,260 21,232 23,211 Corporate Investments 7 20 296 Total segment net revenue 48,254 52,772 57,894 Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other (16 ) (1,309 ) (1,243 ) Total net revenue $ 48,238 $ 51,463 $ 56,651

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Charges	Summary of Restructuring Plans HP’s restructuring activities in fiscal years 2016 and 2015 summarized by plan were as follows: Fiscal 2017 Plan Fiscal 2015 Plan Fiscal 2012 Plan Severance Severance and PRP (1) Infrastructure and other Severance and EER (2) Infrastructure and other Total In millions Accrued balance as of October 31, 2014 $ — $ — $ — $ 218 $ 7 $ 225 Charges — 39 — 23 1 63 Cash payments — — — (216 ) (4 ) (220 ) Non-cash and other adjustments — — — (4 ) (1 ) (5 ) Accrued balance as of October 31, 2015 — 39 — 21 3 63 Charges 24 117 27 7 — 175 Cash payments — (122 ) (4 ) (30 ) (1 ) (157 ) Non-cash and other adjustments — (13 ) (19 ) 9 — (23 ) Accrued balance as of October 31, 2016 $ 24 $ 21 $ 4 $ 7 $ 2 $ 58 Total costs incurred to date as of October 31, 2016 $ 24 $ 156 $ 27 $ 1,074 $ 44 $ 1,325 Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets: Other accrued liabilities $ 24 $ 21 $ 4 $ 7 $ 1 $ 57 Other non-current liabilities $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 (1) PRP represents Phased Retirement Program. (2) EER represents Enhanced Early Retirement. Fiscal 2017 Plan On October 10, 2016, HP’s Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan (the “Fiscal 2017 Plan”) which it expects will be implemented through fiscal year 2019 . HP estimates that it will incur aggregate pre-tax charges between $350 million and $500 million relating to workforce reductions, real estate consolidation and other non-labor charges. HP estimates that approximately half of the expected cumulative pre-tax costs will relate to severance and the remaining will relate to infrastructure and other. HP expects between 3,000 and 4,000 employees to exit by the end of fiscal year 2019. Fiscal 2015 Plan In connection with the Separation, on September 14, 2015, HP’s Board of Directors approved a cost savings plan (the “Fiscal 2015 Plan”) which includes labor and non-labor actions. The Fiscal 2015 Plan was considered complete as of October 31, 2016 and we do not expect any further costs associated with this plan. Approximately 3,000 employees exited by the end of fiscal year 2016. During fiscal year 2016, HP announced a voluntary PRP for certain qualified employees. Qualified employees will retire gradually over a defined period of time and at the end of which they will receive severance and certain benefits. HP recognized charges aggregating $29 million during fiscal year 2016 related to the PRP. Fiscal 2012 Plan The severance and infrastructure cash payments associated with the restructuring plan initiated by HP in fiscal year 2012 (the “Fiscal 2012 Plan”) are expected to be paid through fiscal year 2021 . The Fiscal 2012 Plan was considered complete as of October 31, 2016 and we do not expect any further costs associated with this plan. Other charges Other charges include non-recurring costs that are distinct from ongoing operational costs such as information technology costs incurred in connection with the Separation. HP incurred $30 million of other charges in fiscal year 2016 .

Retirement and Post-Retirement

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan	Separation related activities In advance of the Separation, HP underwent a plan-by-plan analysis and determined which plans would be assigned to either HP or Hewlett Packard Enterprise. While some pension plans transitioned in their entirety to Hewlett Packard Enterprise or remain in their entirety with HP, other plans were split into two identical plans resulting in both companies splitting the plan’s assets and liabilities. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, the plans were legally separated and the amounts attributable to Hewlett Packard Enterprise were transferred and reported as discontinued operations in fiscal year 2015. The Hewlett-Packard Company 401(k) Plan, now known as the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan, remained with HP. A new 401(k) Plan was created for the employees of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Balances for Hewlett Packard Enterprise employees were transferred to the new plan post-Separation. Defined Benefit Plans HP sponsors a number of defined benefit pension plans worldwide. The most significant defined benefit plan, the HP Inc. Pension Plan (“Pension Plan”) is in the United States. HP reduces the benefit payable to certain U.S. employees under the Pension Plan for service before 1993, if any, by any amounts due to the employee under HP’s frozen defined contribution Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). At October 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of plan assets of the DPSP was $606 million and $742 million , respectively. The DPSP obligations are equal to the plan assets and are recognized as an offset to the Pension Plan when HP calculates its defined benefit pension cost and obligations. The Pension Plan and the DPSP both remain entirely with HP post-Separation. Post-Retirement Benefit Plans HP sponsors retiree health and welfare benefit plans, of which the most significant are in the United States. Under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan, certain pre-2003 retirees and grandfathered participants with continuous service to HP since 2002 are eligible to receive partially-subsidized medical coverage based on years of service at retirement. HP’s share of the premium cost is capped for all subsidized medical coverage provided under the HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan. HP currently leverages the employer group waiver plan process to provide HP Inc. Retiree Welfare Benefits Plan post-65 prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, thereby giving HP access to federal subsidies to help pay for retiree benefits. Certain employees not grandfathered under the above programs, and employees hired after 2002 but before August 2008, are eligible for credits under the HP Inc. Retirement Medical Savings Account Plan (“RMSA”) upon attaining age 45 . Credits offered after September 2008 are provided in the form of matching credits on employee contributions made to a voluntary employee beneficiary association. On retirement, former employees may use these credits for the reimbursement of certain eligible medical expenses, including premiums required for coverage. Defined Contribution Plans HP offers various defined contribution plans for U.S. and non-U.S. employees. Total defined contribution expense was $100 million for fiscal year 2016, $92 million in fiscal year 2015 and $93 million in fiscal year 2014. U.S. employees are automatically enrolled in the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan when they meet eligibility requirements, unless they decline participation. The quarterly employer matching contributions in the HP Inc. 401(k) Plan are 100% of an employee’s contributions, up to a maximum of 4% of eligible compensation. Effective January 2017, the funding of employer matching contributions will change to be made annually, sometime after the end of the calendar year. Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Expense The components of HP’s pension and post-retirement benefit cost (credit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Service cost $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 47 $ 208 $ 234 $ 1 $ 5 $ 5 Interest cost 543 556 554 20 289 454 20 28 32 Expected return on plan assets (732 ) (849 ) (811 ) (36 ) (601 ) (776 ) (33 ) (39 ) (34 ) Amortization and deferrals: Actuarial loss (gain) 55 52 13 28 213 236 (12 ) (11 ) (10 ) Prior service benefit (credit) — — — (3 ) (15 ) (21 ) (17 ) (19 ) (41 ) Net periodic benefit (credit) cost (134 ) (240 ) (243 ) 56 94 127 (41 ) (36 ) (48 ) Curtailment gain — — — (1 ) — (6 ) — — — Settlement loss (gain) 180 (79 ) 1 3 — 4 — — — Special termination benefits — — — — 7 11 4 1 32 Plan expense (credit) allocation (1) — — — — 25 (6 ) — 28 18 Total benefit cost (credit) from continuing operations $ 46 $ (319 ) $ (242 ) $ 58 $ 126 $ 130 $ (37 ) $ (7 ) $ 2 Summary of total benefit (credit) cost: Continuing operations $ 46 $ (319 ) $ (242 ) $ 58 $ 126 $ 130 $ (37 ) $ (7 ) $ 2 Discontinued operations — 236 17 — 105 125 — (28 ) (18 ) Total benefit cost (credit) $ 46 $ (83 ) $ (225 ) $ 58 $ 231 $ 255 $ (37 ) $ (35 ) $ (16 ) (1) Plan expense (credit) allocation relates to the employees of HP covered under Hewlett Packard Enterprise plans or employees of Hewlett Packard Enterprise covered under HP plans. Lump sum program During fiscal year 2016, HP offered certain terminated vested participants of the Pension Plan the option of receiving their pension benefit in a one-time voluntary lump sum during a specific window. Approximately 16,000 plan participants elected to receive their benefits and as a result the pension plan trust paid $977 million in lump sum payments to these participants in fiscal year 2016. As a result of the lump sum program, HP recognized a settlement expense of approximately $177 million in October 2016. The resulting re-measurement coincided with annual year end plan remeasurement and no additional net periodic pension cost was incurred in fiscal year 2016. In January 2015, HP offered certain terminated vested participants of the Pension Plan the option of receiving their pension benefit in a one-time voluntary lump sum during a specified window. Approximately 50% of the eligible participants elected to receive their benefits and as a result the pension plan trust paid $826 million in lump sum payments to these participants in fiscal year 2015. As a result of the lump sum program, HP recognized a settlement credit of approximately $79 million in fiscal year 2015. As a result of the settlement, additional net periodic benefit cost of $20 million was recorded in fiscal year 2015, which offset the actuarial gain from the settlement and was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as Defined benefit plan settlement credits. The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the total periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement Discount rate 4.4 % 4.4 % 4.9 % 2.3 % 3.0 % 3.9 % 3.6 % 3.6 % 3.9 % Expected increase in compensation levels 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.5 % 2.4 % 2.4 % — — — Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.9 % 7.2 % 7.7 % 5.6 % 6.9 % 7.0 % 8.0 % 9.0 % 8.9 % Funded Status The funded status of the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans was as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of assets — beginning of year $ 11,077 $ 11,979 $ 853 $ 12,472 $ 434 $ 458 Acquisition/addition of plans — (1 ) — 9 — — Actual return on plan assets 736 506 (14 ) 547 11 45 Employer contributions 32 8 20 487 18 38 Participant contributions — — 10 48 48 57 Benefits paid (339 ) (301 ) (15 ) (297 ) (121 ) (124 ) Settlement (1,330 ) (1,114 ) (9 ) (9 ) — — Currency impact — — 4 (737 ) — — Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise — — (157 ) (11,667 ) (1) — (40 ) (1) Fair value of assets — end of year $ 10,176 $ 11,077 $ 692 $ 853 $ 390 $ 434 Change in benefits obligation Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year $ 12,709 $ 13,386 $ 1,082 $ 13,885 $ 597 $ 840 Acquisition/addition of plans — (1 ) (2 ) 4 — — Service cost — 1 47 208 1 5 Interest cost 543 556 20 289 20 28 Participant contributions — — 10 48 48 57 Actuarial loss (gain) 561 (170 ) 120 48 16 (49 ) Benefits paid (339 ) (301 ) (15 ) (297 ) (121 ) (126 ) Plan amendments — — — (7 ) (30 ) — Curtailment — — (1 ) — — — Settlement (1,330 ) (1,114 ) (9 ) (9 ) — — Special termination benefits — — — 7 4 1 Currency impact — — (4 ) (825 ) — (9 ) Transfers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise — 365 (2) — — — — Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise — (13 ) (1) (128 ) (12,269 ) (1) — (150 ) (1) Projected benefit obligation — end of year $ 12,144 $ 12,709 $ 1,120 $ 1,082 $ 535 $ 597 Funded status at end of year $ (1,968 ) $ (1,632 ) $ (428 ) $ (229 ) $ (145 ) $ (163 ) Accumulated benefit obligation $ 12,144 $ 12,708 $ 1,013 $ 989 — — (1) In fiscal year 2015, in connection with the Separation, HP transferred plan assets and liabilities from HP’s plans to establish the Hewlett Packard Enterprise plans. (2) In October 2015, in connection with the Separation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise transferred to HP three unfunded non-qualified U.S. defined benefit plans. The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement Discount rate 4.0 % 4.4 % 1.6 % 2.3 % 3.4 % 3.6 % Expected increase in compensation levels 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.7 % 2.5 % — — The net amounts of non-current assets and current and non-current liabilities for HP’s defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans recognized on HP’s Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Non-current assets $ — $ — $ 17 $ 37 $ — $ — Current liabilities (33 ) (35 ) (5 ) (4 ) (9 ) (43 ) Non-current liabilities (1,935 ) (1,597 ) (440 ) (262 ) (136 ) (120 ) Funded status at end of year $ (1,968 ) $ (1,632 ) $ (428 ) $ (229 ) $ (145 ) $ (163 ) The following table summarizes the pre-tax net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service benefit recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans. As of October 31, 2016 U.S. Defined Non U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 1,702 $ 456 $ (105 ) Prior service benefit — (21 ) (112 ) Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain) $ 1,702 $ 435 $ (217 ) The following table summarizes HP’s pre-tax net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service benefit that are expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) and recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) during the next fiscal year. U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans In millions Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 73 $ 39 $ (10 ) Prior service benefit — (3 ) (19 ) Total expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ 73 $ 36 $ (29 ) Defined benefit plans with projected benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined In millions Aggregate fair value of plan assets $ 10,176 $ 11,077 $ 626 $ 418 Aggregate projected benefit obligation $ 12,144 $ 12,709 $ 1,070 $ 684 Defined benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined In millions Aggregate fair value of plan assets $ 10,176 $ 11,077 $ 619 $ 409 Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation $ 12,144 $ 12,708 $ 960 $ 609 Fair Value of Plan Assets The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2016 . Refer to Note 10, “Fair Value” for details on fair value hierarchy. As of October 31, 2016 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Asset Category: Equity securities (1) $ 1,716 $ 59 $ — $ 1,775 $ 122 $ 4 $ 7 $ 133 $ — $ 1 $ — $ 1 Debt securities (2) Corporate — 3,132 — 3,132 — 124 — 124 — 26 — 26 Government — 1,782 — 1,782 — 26 — 26 — 42 — 42 Alternative Investments (3) — — 1,027 1,027 — 2 11 13 — — 219 219 Common Contractual Funds (4) — 1,834 — 1,834 — 277 — 277 — — — — Real Estate Funds — — — — 1 24 — 25 — — — — Insurance Group Annuity Contracts — — — — — 2 1 3 — — — — Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities (5) — 639 — 639 — 11 — 11 — 51 — 51 Registered Investment Companies (6) 20 103 — 123 30 — — 30 54 4 — 58 Cash and Cash Equivalents (7) 4 52 — 56 18 — — 18 — 5 — 5 Other (8) (169 ) (23 ) — (192 ) 7 16 9 32 (12 ) — — (12 ) Total $ 1,571 $ 7,578 $ 1,027 $ 10,176 $ 178 $ 486 $ 28 $ 692 $ 42 $ 129 $ 219 $ 390 (1) Investments in publicly-traded equity securities are valued using the closing price on the measurement date as reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded. (2) The fair value for corporate, government and asset-backed debt securities is based on observable inputs of comparable market transactions. For corporate and government debt securities traded on active exchanges, fair value is based on observable quoted prices. Also included in this category is debt issued by national, state and local governments and agencies. (3) Alternative Investments primarily include private equities and hedge funds. The valuation of alternative investments, such as limited partnerships and joint ventures, may require significant management judgment. For alternative investments, valuation is based on net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by the Asset Manager and adjusted for cash flows, if necessary. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors are reviewed by management, including but not limited to the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager. Depending on the amount of management judgment, the lack of near-term liquidity, and the absence of quoted market prices, these assets are classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Further, depending on how quickly HP can redeem its hedge fund investments, and the extent of any adjustments to NAV, hedge funds are classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. • Private equities include limited partnerships such as equity, buyout, venture capital, real estate and other similar funds that invest in the United States and internationally where foreign currencies are hedged. • Hedge funds include limited partnerships that invest both long and short primarily in common stocks and credit, relative value, event driven equity, distressed debt and macro strategies. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks and bonds, and from a net long position to a net short position. (4) The Common Contractual Fund is an investment arrangement in which institutional investors pool their assets. Units may be acquired in six different sub-funds focused on equities, fixed income, alternative investments and emerging markets. Each sub-fund is invested in accordance with the fund’s investment objective and units are issued in relation to each sub-fund. While the sub-funds are not publicly traded, the custodian strikes a net asset value either once or twice a month, depending on the sub-fund. These assets are valued at NAV and classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (5) Department of Labor 103-12 IE (Investment Entity) designation is for plan assets held by two or more unrelated employee benefit plans which includes limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships. Common collective trusts, interests in 103-12 entities and registered investment companies are valued at NAV. The valuation for some of these assets requires judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, and these assets are generally classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (6) Includes publicly and privately traded Registered Investment Entities. (7) Includes cash and cash equivalents such as short-term marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds, which are valued based on NAV. Other assets were classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input (e.g., quoted prices and observable inputs) that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety. (8) Includes primarily unsettled transactions, international insured contracts, and derivative instruments. Such unsettled transactions relate primarily to fixed income securities settled in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments were as follows: For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Corporate Alternative Investments Total Non U.S. Alternative Investments Insurance Other Total Alternative Investments In millions Beginning balance at October 31, 2015 $ 31 $ 1,291 $ 1,322 $ 15 $ 16 $ 3 $ 7 $ 41 $ 253 Actual return on plan assets: Relating to assets still held at the reporting date — (128 ) (128 ) — — — — — (9 ) Relating to assets sold during the period — 131 131 — — — — — 14 Purchases, sales, and settlements (net) (9 ) (267 ) (276 ) — — — — — (39 ) Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 (22 ) — (22 ) (8 ) (5 ) (2 ) 2 (13 ) — Ending balance at October 31, 2016 $ — $ 1,027 $ 1,027 $ 7 $ 11 $ 1 $ 9 $ 28 $ 219 The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2015 . As of October 31, 2015 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Asset Category: Equity securities (1) $ 2,100 $ 60 $ — $ 2,160 $ 120 $ 97 $ 15 $ 232 $ — $ 1 $ — $ 1 Debt securities (2) Corporate — 3,198 31 3,229 — 260 — 260 — 28 — 28 Government — 1,712 — 1,712 — 59 — 59 — 39 — 39 Alternative Investments (3) — — 1,291 1,291 — 2 16 18 — — 253 253 Common Contractual Funds (4) — 1,837 — 1,837 — 182 — 182 — — — — Real Estate Funds — — — — 2 25 — 27 — — — — Insurance Group Annuity Contracts — — — — — 5 3 8 — — — — Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities (5) — 756 — 756 — 4 — 4 — 59 — 59 Registered Investment Companies (6) 38 176 — 214 30 — — 30 52 3 — 55 Cash and Cash Equivalents (7) 5 71 — 76 18 — — 18 4 3 — 7 Other (8) (153 ) (45 ) — (198 ) 7 1 7 15 (8 ) — — (8 ) Total $ 1,990 $ 7,765 $ 1,322 $ 11,077 $ 177 $ 635 $ 41 $ 853 $ 48 $ 133 $ 253 $ 434 (1) Investments in publicly-traded equity securities are valued using the closing price on the measurement date as reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded. (2) The fair value for corporate, government and asset-backed debt securities is based on observable inputs of comparable market transactions. For corporate and government debt securities traded on active exchanges, fair value is based on observable quoted prices. Also included in this category is debt issued by national, state and local governments and agencies. (3) Alternative Investments primarily include private equities and hedge funds. The valuation of alternative investments, such as limited partnerships and joint ventures, may require significant management judgment. For alternative investments, valuation is based on NAV as reported by the Asset Manager and adjusted for cash flows, if necessary. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors are reviewed by management, including but not limited to the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager. Depending on the amount of management judgment, the lack of near-term liquidity, and the absence of quoted market prices, these assets are classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Further, depending on how quickly HP can redeem its hedge fund investments, and the extent of any adjustments to NAV, hedge funds are classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. • Private equities include limited partnerships such as equity, buyout, venture capital, real estate and other similar funds that invest in the United States and internationally where foreign currencies are hedged. • Hedge funds include limited partnerships that invest both long and short primarily in common stocks and credit, relative value, event driven equity, distressed debt and macro strategies. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks and bonds, and from a net long position to a net short position. (4) The Common Contractual Fund is an investment arrangement in which institutional investors pool their assets. Units may be acquired in six different sub-funds focused on equities, fixed income, alternative investments and emerging markets. Each sub-fund is invested in accordance with the fund’s investment objective and units are issued in relation to each sub-fund. While the sub-funds are not publicly traded, the custodian strikes a net asset value either once or twice a month, depending on the sub-fund. These assets are valued at NAV and classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (5) Department of Labor 103-12 IE (Investment Entity) designation is for plan assets held by two or more unrelated employee benefit plans which includes limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships. Common collective trusts, interests in 103-12 entities and registered investment companies are valued at NAV. The valuation for some of these assets requires judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, and these assets are generally classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (6) Includes publicly and privately traded Registered Investment Entities. (7) Includes cash and cash equivalents such as short-term marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds, which are valued based on NAV. Other assets were classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input (e.g., quoted prices and observable inputs) that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety. (8) Includes primarily unsettled transactions, international insured contracts, and derivative instruments. Such unsettled transactions relate primarily to fixed income securities settled in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments were as follows: For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Corporate Alternative Investments Total Non U.S. Alternative Investments Insurance Other Total Alternative Investments In millions Beginning balance at October 31, 2014 $ 7 $ 1,409 $ 1,416 $ 80 $ 160 $ 35 $ — $ 275 $ 272 Actual return on plan assets: Relating to assets still held at the reporting date — (26 ) (26 ) (13 ) (6 ) (7 ) — (26 ) (2 ) Relating to assets sold during the period — 144 144 — (21 ) — — (21 ) 46 Purchases, sales, and settlements (net) 24 (236 ) (212 ) — (77 ) — — (77 ) (63 ) Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 — — — (52 ) (40 ) (25 ) 7 (110 ) — Ending balance at October 31, 2015 $ 31 $ 1,291 $ 1,322 $ 15 $ 16 $ 3 $ 7 $ 41 $ 253 Plan Asset Allocations Refer to the fair value hierarchy table above for actual assets allocations across the benefit plans. The weighted-average target asset allocations across the benefit plans represented in the fair value tables above were as follows: 2016 Target Allocation Asset Category U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement Equity-related investments 53.9 % 44.3 % 67.7 % Debt securities 46.1 % 38.8 % 29.2 % Real estate — 6.2 % 2.0 % Cash and cash equivalents — 2.7 % 1.1 % Other — 8.0 % — Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % Investment Policy HP’s investment strategy is to seek a competitive rate of return relative to an appropriate level of risk depending on the funded status of each plan and the timing of expected benefit payments. The majority of the plans’ investment managers employ active investment management strategies with the goal of outperforming the broad markets in which they invest. Risk management practices include diversification across asset classes and investment styles and periodic rebalancing toward asset allocation targets. A number of the plans’ investment managers are authorized to utilize derivatives for investment or liability exposures, and HP may utilize derivatives to effect asset allocation changes or to hedge certain investment or liability exposures. The target asset allocation selected for each U.S. plan reflects a risk/return profile HP believes is appropriate relative to each plan’s liability structure and return goals. HP conducts periodic asset-liability studies for U.S. plans in order to model various potential asset allocations in comparison to each plan’s forecasted liabilities and liquidity needs. HP invests a portion of the U.S. defined benefit plan assets and post-retirement benefit plan assets in private market securities such as private equity funds to provide diversification and a higher expected return on assets. Outside the United States, asset allocation decisions are typically made by an independent board of trustees for the specific plan. As in the United States, investment objectives are designed to generate returns that will enable the plan to meet its future obligations. In some countries, local regulations may restrict asset allocations, typically leading to a higher percentage of investment in fixed income securities than would otherwise be deployed. HP reviews the investment strategy and provides a recommended list of investment managers for each country plan, with final decisions on asset allocation and investment managers made by the board of trustees for the specific plan. Basis for Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets reflects the expected returns for each major asset class in which the plan invests and the weight of each asset class in the target mix. Expected asset returns reflect the current yield on government bonds, risk premiums for each asset class and expected real returns which considers each country’s specific inflation outlook. Because HP’s investment policy is to employ primarily active investment managers who seek to outperform the broader market, the expected returns are adjusted to reflect the expected additional returns net of fees. Future Contributions and Funding Policy In fiscal year 2017 , HP expects to contribute approximately $26 million to its non-U.S. pension plans, $33 million to cover benefit payments to U.S. non-qualified plan participants and $9 million to cover benefit claims for HP’s post-retirement benefit plans. HP’s policy is to fund its pension plans so that it makes at least the minimum contribution required by local government, funding and taxing authorities. Estimated Future Benefits Payments As of October 31, 2016 , HP estimates that the future benefits payments for the retirement and post-retirement plans are as follows: Fiscal year U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans In millions 2017 $ 687 $ 27 $ 80 2018 635 24 61 2019 648 28 51 2020 674 29 47 2021 702 28 44 Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2026 3,685 188 167

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	HP’s stock-based compensation plans include incentive compensation plans and an employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”). Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefits for Continuing Operations Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits for continuing operations were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Stock-based compensation expense $ 182 $ 212 $ 196 Income tax benefit (63 ) (62 ) (65 ) Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 119 $ 150 $ 131 In connection with the Separation and in accordance with the employee matters agreement, HP has made certain adjustments to the exercise price and number of stock-based compensation awards with the intention of preserving the intrinsic value of the awards prior to the Separation. Exercisable and non-exercisable stock options have been converted to similar awards of the entity where the employee is working post-separation. Restricted stock unit awards and performance-contingent awards have been adjusted to provide holders with restricted stock units awards and performance-contingent awards in the company that employs such employee following the Separation. The pre-tax stock-based compensation expense due to the adjustments was $2 million in fiscal year 2016. All outstanding restricted stock awards and stock options for employees transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise were cancelled in connection with the Separation. The restricted stock awards activity and stock options activity for fiscal years 2015 and 2014 in the tables below include discontinued operations, as the awards were not cancelled until the Separation became effective in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. In connection with the Separation, the Board of Directors approved amendments to certain outstanding long-term incentive awards on July 29, 2015. The amendments provided for the accelerated vesting on September 17, 2015 of certain stock-based awards that were otherwise scheduled to vest between September 18, 2015 and December 31, 2015. The pre-tax stock-based compensation expense due to the acceleration for continuing operations was approximately $23 million in fiscal year 2015. Cash received from option exercises and purchases under the Hewlett-Packard Company 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2011 ESPP”) was $48 million in fiscal year 2016, $206 million in fiscal year 2015 and $143 million in fiscal year 2014. The benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $9 million , $30 million and $9 million , respectively. Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans HP’s stock-based incentive compensation plans include equity plans adopted in 2004 and 2000, as amended (“principal equity plans”), as well as various equity plans assumed through acquisitions under which stock-based awards are outstanding. Stock-based awards granted from the principal equity plans include restricted stock awards, stock options and performance-based awards. Employees meeting certain employment qualifications are eligible to receive stock-based awards. Restricted stock awards are non-vested stock awards that may include grants of restricted stock or restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards and cash-settled awards are generally subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the lapse of the restrictions. Such awards generally vest one to three years from the date of grant. During the vesting period, ownership of the restricted stock cannot be transferred. Restricted stock has the same dividend and voting rights as common stock and is considered to be issued and outstanding upon grant. The dividends paid on restricted stock are non-forfeitable. Restricted stock units do not have the voting rights of common stock, and the shares underlying restricted stock units are not considered issued and outstanding upon grant. However, shares underlying restricted stock units are included in the calculation of diluted net EPS. Restricted stock units have forfeitable dividend equivalent rights equal to the dividend paid on common stock. HP expenses the fair value of restricted stock awards ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse. The majority of restricted stock units issued by HP contain only service vesting conditions. However, starting in fiscal year 2014, HP began granting performance-adjusted restricted stock units that vest only on the satisfaction of both service and market conditions prior to the expiration of the awards. Stock options granted under the principal equity plans are generally non-qualified stock options, but the principal equity plans permit some options granted to qualify as incentive stock options under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Stock options generally vest over three to four years from the date of grant. The exercise price of a stock option is equal to the closing price of HP’s stock on the option grant date. The majority of stock options issued by HP contain only service vesting conditions. However, starting in fiscal year 2011, HP began granting performance-contingent stock options that vest only on the satisfaction of both service and market conditions prior to the expiration of the awards. Restricted Stock Awards HP uses the closing stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of service-based restricted stock units. HP estimates the fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions using a combination of the closing stock price on the grant date and the Monte Carlo simulation model. The weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions in the Monte Carlo simulation model were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ 13 $ 47 $ 37 Expected volatility (2) 32.5 % 33.6 % 24.8 % Risk-free interest rate (3) 1.2 % 1.0 % 0.4 % Expected performance period in years (4) 2.9 2.9 1.3 (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on performance-adjusted restricted stock units granted during the period. (2) The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from HP’s common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected performance period was estimated based on the length of the remaining performance period from the grant date. A summary of restricted stock awards activity is as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 Shares Weighted- Shares Weighted- Shares Weighted- In thousands In thousands In thousands Outstanding at beginning of year 29,717 $ 32 40,808 $ 24 32,262 $ 21 Granted and assumed through acquisition 29,286 $ 10 26,991 $ 35 26,036 $ 28 Vested (4,161 ) $ 13 (34,177 ) $ 26 (14,253 ) $ 24 Awards cancelled due to Separation (23,926 ) $ 32 — $ — — $ — Forfeited (2,206 ) $ 14 (3,905 ) $ 29 (3,237 ) $ 22 Outstanding at end of year 28,710 $ 13 29,717 $ 32 40,808 $ 24 In fiscal year 2015, HP assumed approximately 8 million shares of restricted stock units through acquisition with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $33 per share. The total grant date fair value of restricted stock awards vested in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $54 million , $889 million and $338 million , respectively. As of October 31, 2016 , total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards for continuing operations was $180 million , which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.4 years. Stock Options HP utilizes the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing formula to estimate the fair value of stock options subject to service-based vesting conditions. HP estimates the fair value of stock options subject to performance-contingent vesting conditions using a combination of a Monte Carlo simulation model and a lattice model as these awards contain market conditions. The weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ 4 $ 8 $ 7 Expected volatility (2) 36.2 % 26.8 % 33.1 % Risk-free interest rate (3) 1.8 % 1.7 % 1.8 % Expected dividend yield (4) 3.5 % 1.8 % 2.1 % Expected term in years (5) 6.0 5.9 5.7 (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on stock options granted during the period. (2) For all awards granted in fiscal year 2016, expected volatility was estimated using the leverage-adjusted average of the term-matching volatilities of peer companies due to the lack of volume of forward traded options, which precluded the use of implied volatility. For all awards granted in fiscal year 2015, expected volatility was estimated using the implied volatility derived from options traded on HP’s common stock. For awards granted in fiscal year 2014, expected volatility for awards subject to service-based vesting was estimated using the implied volatility derived from options traded on HP’s common stock, whereas for performance-contingent awards, expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility of HP’s common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected dividend yield represents a constant dividend yield applied for the duration of the expected term of the award. (5) For awards subject to service-based vesting, due to the lack of historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns of the post-Separation employee base, the expected term was estimated using a simplified method for all awards granted in fiscal year 2016 and the expected term was estimated using historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns for all awards granted in fiscal years 2015 and 2014; and for performance-contingent awards, the expected term represents an output from the lattice model. A summary of stock options activity is as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate In In years In In In years In In In years In Outstanding at beginning of year 36,278 $ 26 57,853 $ 27 84,042 $ 27 Granted and assumed through acquisitions 25,425 $ 6 9,086 $ 36 9,575 $ 28 Exercised (4,714 ) $ 8 (12,845 ) $ 19 (11,145 ) $ 18 Awards cancelled due to Separation (26,252 ) $ 26 — $ — — $ — Forfeited/cancelled/expired (2,519 ) $ 17 (17,816 ) $ 40 (24,619 ) $ 31 Outstanding at end of year 28,218 $ 12 5.0 $ 73 36,278 $ 26 5.1 $ 153 57,853 $ 27 4.3 $ 629 Vested and expected to vest at end of year 26,850 $ 12 4.9 $ 71 34,973 $ 26 5.0 $ 152 54,166 $ 27 4.1 $ 571 Exercisable at end of year 15,418 $ 11 3.7 $ 62 25,630 $ 24 4.4 $ 146 30,459 $ 33 2.3 $ 197 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value that option holders would have received had all option holders exercised their options on the last trading day of fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014. The aggregate intrinsic value is the difference between HP’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the fiscal year and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options. The total intrinsic value of options exercised in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $26 million , $214 million and $151 million , respectively. The total grant date fair value of options vested in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $11 million , $131 million and $82 million , respectively. The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable stock options: As of October 31, 2016 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Prices Shares Weighted- Weighted- Shares Weighted- In thousands In years In thousands $0-$9.99 4,970 3.8 $ 7 4,964 $ 7 $10-$19.99 23,012 5.3 $ 14 10,218 $ 13 $20-$29.99 236 1.9 $ 23 236 $ 23 28,218 5.0 $ 12 15,418 $ 11 As of October 31, 2016 , total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to stock options for continuing operations was $17 million , which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of 1.7 years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan HP sponsors the 2011 ESPP, pursuant to which eligible employees may contribute up to 10% of base compensation, subject to certain income limits, to purchase shares of HP’s common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the 2011 ESPP, employees purchase stock under the 2011 ESPP at a price equal to 95% of HP’s closing stock price on the purchase date. No stock-based compensation expense was recorded in connection with those purchases because the criteria of a non-compensatory plan were met. Shares Reserved Shares available for future grant and shares reserved for future issuance under the stock-based incentive compensation plans and the 2011 ESPP were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In thousands Shares available for future grant 453,865 215,949 246,852 Shares reserved for future issuance 510,176 276,481 344,848

Taxes on Earnings

Taxes on Earnings	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Taxes on Earnings	Provision for Taxes The domestic and foreign components of earnings from continuing operations before taxes were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions U.S. $ 468 $ 216 $ 1,511 Non-U.S. 3,293 3,316 2,352 $ 3,761 $ 3,532 $ 3,863 The provision for (benefit from) taxes on earnings from continuing operations was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions U.S. federal taxes: Current $ 439 $ (2,206 ) $ 232 Deferred 470 1,069 128 Non-U.S. taxes: Current 288 431 598 Deferred (123 ) 76 (26 ) State taxes: Current (35 ) 362 129 Deferred 56 82 (122 ) $ 1,095 $ (186 ) $ 939 The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and HP’s effective tax rate were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from continuing operations 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes from continuing operations, net of federal tax benefit 1.1 % (6.1 )% 0.5 % Lower rates in other jurisdictions, net (9.3 )% (1.2 )% (11.6 )% Research and development (“R&D”) credit (2.4 )% (0.2 )% (0.2 )% Valuation allowances (1.2 )% (48.0 )% — Uncertain tax positions 11.7 % 11.1 % (1.6 )% Indemnification Related Items (4.1 )% — — Other, net (1.7 )% 4.1 % 2.2 % 29.1 % (5.3 )% 24.3 % The jurisdictions with favorable tax rates that have the most significant effective tax rate impact in the periods presented include Puerto Rico, Singapore, China, Malaysia and Ireland. To the extent that HP plans to reinvest earnings of these jurisdictions indefinitely outside the United States, U.S. taxes have not been provided on those indefinitely reinvested earnings. In fiscal year 2016, HP recorded $301 million of net income tax charges related to items unique to the year for continuing operations. These amounts primarily include uncertain tax positions charges of $525 million related to pre-separation tax matters. In addition, HP recorded $62 million of net tax benefits on restructuring and other charges, $52 million of net tax benefits related to the release of foreign valuation allowances and $41 million of net tax benefits arising from the retroactive research and development credit provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 signed into law in December 2015 and $70 million of other tax benefit. In fiscal year 2015, HP recorded $1.2 billion of net income tax benefits related to items unique to the year. These amounts included $1.7 billion of tax benefits due to a release of valuation allowances pertaining to certain U.S. deferred tax assets, $449 million of tax charges related to uncertain tax positions on pension transfers, $70 million of tax benefits related to state tax impacts, and $6 million of income tax charges related to various other items. In addition, HP recorded $33 million of income tax charges on restructuring and pension-related costs. In fiscal year 2014, HP recorded $69 million of net income tax benefits related to items unique to the year. These amounts included $37 million of income tax benefits related to provision to return adjustments, $25 million of income tax charges related to state rate changes, $41 million of income tax benefits for adjustments related to uncertain tax positions, and $16 million of income tax benefits related to other items. As a result of certain employment actions and capital investments HP has undertaken, income from manufacturing and services in certain countries is subject to reduced tax rates, and in some cases is wholly exempt from taxes, through 2027. The gross income tax benefits attributable to these actions and investments were estimated to be $341 million ( $0.20 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2016, $322 million ( $0.18 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2015 and $596 million ( $0.31 diluted net EPS) in fiscal year 2014. The gross income tax benefits were offset partially by accruals of U.S. income taxes on undistributed earnings, among other factors. Uncertain Tax Positions A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 6,546 $ 1,545 $ 1,284 Increases: For current year’s tax positions 468 2,102 166 For prior years’ tax positions 4,004 5,208 323 Decreases: For prior years’ tax positions (62 ) (2,063 ) (113 ) Statute of limitations expirations — (46 ) (41 ) Settlements with taxing authorities (98 ) (200 ) (74 ) Balance at end of year $ 10,858 $ 6,546 $ 1,545 As of October 31, 2016, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $10.9 billion , of which up to $3.9 billion would affect HP’s effective tax rate if realized. As of October 31, 2015 the amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $6.5 billion of which up to $3.2 billion would affect HP’s effective tax rate if realized. HP continues to record its tax liabilities related to uncertain tax positions and certain liabilities for which it has joint and several liability with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. During the twelve months ended October 31, 2016, as part of the Separation, HP distributed $732 million of liabilities related solely to uncertain tax positions associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP recognizes interest income from favorable settlements and interest expense and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. As of October 31, 2016, HP had accrued $193 million for interest and penalties. HP engages in continuous discussion and negotiation with taxing authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. HP expects to complete resolution of certain tax years with various tax authorities within the next 12 months . It is also possible that other federal, foreign and state tax issues may be concluded within the next 12 months . HP believes it is reasonably possible that its existing unrecognized tax benefits may be reduced by an amount up to $2.5 billion within the next 12 months . HP is subject to income tax in the United States and approximately 58 other countries and is subject to routine corporate income tax audits in many of these jurisdictions. In addition, HP is subject to numerous ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. The IRS is conducting an audit of HP’s 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 income tax returns. HP has received from the IRS Notices of Deficiency for its fiscal 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2005 tax years, and Revenue Agent Reports (“RAR”) for its fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007 and 2008 tax years. The proposed IRS adjustments for these tax years would, if sustained, reduce the benefits of tax refund claims HP has filed for net operating loss carrybacks to earlier fiscal years and tax credit carryforwards to subsequent years by approximately $377 million . HP is waiting for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to rule on HP’s appeal of an adverse U.S. Tax Court determination related to IRS adjustments for tax years 1999 through 2003. The U.S. Tax Court ruled in May 2012 against HP related to certain tax attributes claimed by HP for the tax years 1999 through 2003. HP appealed the U.S. Tax Court determination by filing a formal Notice of Appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This case was argued before the Ninth Circuit in November 2016. The Ninth Circuit has not yet issue any determination in this Appeal. With respect to major state and foreign tax jurisdictions, HP is no longer subject to tax authority examinations for years prior to 1999. No material tax deficiencies have been assessed in major state or foreign tax jurisdictions as of the reporting period. HP believes it has provided adequate reserves for all tax deficiencies or reductions in tax benefits that could result from federal, state and foreign tax audits. HP regularly assesses the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of HP’s tax provision. HP adjusts its uncertain tax positions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular audit. However, income tax audits are inherently unpredictable and there can be no assurance that HP will accurately predict the outcome of these audits. The amounts ultimately paid on resolution of an audit could be materially different from the amounts previously included in the Provision for taxes and therefore the resolution of one or more of these uncertainties in any particular period could have a material impact on net income or cash flows. HP has not provided for U.S. federal income and foreign withholding taxes on $20.3 billion of undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations as of October 31, 2016 because HP intends to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside of the United States. If HP were to distribute these earnings, foreign tax credits may become available under current law to reduce the resulting U.S. income tax liability. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable. HP will remit non-indefinitely reinvested earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries for which deferred U.S. federal and withholding taxes have been provided where excess cash has accumulated and HP determines that it is advantageous for business operations, tax or cash management reasons. Deferred Income Taxes The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 Deferred Deferred Deferred Deferred In millions Loss and credit carryforwards $ 8,725 $ — $ 7,395 $ (14 ) Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries — (5,179 ) — (5,112 ) Inventory valuation — (12 ) 5 — Intercompany transactions—profit in inventory — — 7 (110 ) Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory 2,560 — 2,069 — Fixed assets 274 — 692 (420 ) Warranty 248 — 386 (6 ) Employee and retiree benefits 592 — 1,728 (689 ) Accounts receivable allowance 117 — 100 — Intangible assets 23 (213 ) — (126 ) Restructuring and other 17 — 19 — Deferred revenue 206 — 201 (2 ) Other 399 (99 ) 500 (116 ) Gross deferred tax assets and liabilities 13,161 (5,503 ) 13,102 (6,595 ) Valuation allowances (8,520 ) — (7,114 ) — Net deferred tax assets and liabilities $ 4,641 $ (5,503 ) $ 5,988 $ (6,595 ) In 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes”, which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. This guidance requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. HP early adopted the FASB’s new accounting guidance prospectively for the interim period beginning November 1, 2015; thus, the prior reporting period was not retrospectively adjusted. Current and long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Current deferred tax assets $ — $ 1,047 Current deferred tax liabilities — (57 ) Long-term deferred tax assets 254 216 Long-term deferred tax liabilities (1,116 ) (1,813 ) Total $ (862 ) $ (607 ) Excess tax benefits of approximately zero and $64 million were recorded resulting from the exercise of employee stock options and other employee stock programs during fiscal years 2016 and 2015. Tax deficits of approximately $43 million were recorded in fiscal year 2014. The historical statements of stockholders’ (deficit) equity have not been revised to reflect the effect of the Separation. For further information on discontinued operations, see Note 2, “Discontinued Operations”. HP periodically engages in intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangements that may result in advance payments between subsidiaries in different tax jurisdictions. When the local tax treatment of the intercompany licensing arrangements differs from U.S. GAAP treatment, deferred taxes are recognized. During fiscal year 2016, HP executed intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangements resulting in advanced payments of $1.2 billion . During fiscal year 2015, HP executed intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangements resulting in advanced payments of $3.8 billion , while during fiscal year 2014, HP executed a multi-year intercompany licensing arrangement and an intercompany advanced royalty payment arrangement which resulted in combined advanced payments of $3.8 billion , the result of which was the recognition of zero net U.S. deferred tax assets in fiscal years 2016 and 2015 and $0.6 billion in fiscal year 2014. In these transactions, the payments were received in the United States from a foreign consolidated affiliate, with a deferral of intercompany revenues over the term of the arrangements, which is approximately 18 months for fiscal year 2016, 5 years for fiscal year 2015 and 15 years for fiscal year 2014. Intercompany royalty revenue is eliminated in consolidation. Separation costs are expenses associated with HP’s plan to separate into two companies. HP recorded a deferred tax asset on these costs and expenses as they were incurred through fiscal year 2015. HP expected a portion of these deferred tax assets associated with separation costs and expenses to be non-deductible expenses, at the time the Separation was executed. Furthermore, HP has also concluded on the legal form of the Separation and in May 2015 announced that Hewlett Packard Enterprise was the spinnee in the United States. In order to reflect the impact of separation activities, HP recorded adjustments to certain deferred and prepaid tax assets as well as income tax liabilities reflecting the impact of separation related activities. As of October 31, 2016, HP had $627 million , $2.0 billion and $25.3 billion of federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards, respectively. Amounts included in state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in fiscal year 2018 and amounts included in federal net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2030. HP also has capital loss carryforwards of approximately $197 million which will expire in 2021. HP has provided a valuation allowance of $87 million and $8.2 billion for deferred tax assets related to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards, respectively, that HP does not expect to realize. As of October 31, 2016, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for various tax credit carryforwards as follows: Carryforward Valuation Initial In millions U.S. foreign tax credits $ 6 $ — 2022 U.S. R&D and other credits 2 — 2017 Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions 256 (137 ) 2017 Balance at end of year $ 264 $ (137 ) Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance The deferred tax asset valuation allowance and changes were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 7,114 $ 8,231 $ 8,196 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,421 (2,183 ) (14 ) Other comprehensive income, currency translation and charges to other accounts (15 ) 1,066 49 Balance at end of year $ 8,520 $ 7,114 $ 8,231 Gross deferred tax assets at October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were reduced by valuation allowances of $8.5 billion , $7.1 billion and $8.2 billion , respectively. Total valuation allowance increased by $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2016, associated primarily with foreign net operating losses, and decreased by $1.1 billion in fiscal year 2015, associated with the release of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the United States, and increased by $35 million in fiscal 2014 associated primarily with foreign net operating losses. Tax Matters Agreement and Other Income Tax Matters In connection with the Separation, HP entered into the TMA with Hewlett Packard Enterprise effective on November 1, 2015 that governs the rights and obligations of HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain pre Separation tax liabilities. The TMA provides that HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will share certain pre Separation income tax liabilities. In certain jurisdictions, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have joint and several liability for past income tax liabilities and accordingly, HP could be legally liable under applicable tax law for such liabilities and required to make additional tax payments. In addition, if the distribution of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s common shares to HP stockholders is determined to be taxable, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP would share the tax liability equally, unless the taxability of the distribution is the direct result of action taken by either Hewlett Packard Enterprise or HP subsequent to the distribution in which case the party causing the distribution to be taxable would be responsible for any taxes imposed on the distribution. Upon completion of the Separation on November 1, 2015, HP recorded net income tax indemnification receivables from Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain income tax liabilities that HP is jointly and severally liable for, but for which it is indemnified by Hewlett Packard Enterprise under the TMA. The actual amount that Hewlett Packard Enterprise may be obligated to pay HP could vary depending upon the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years. The net receivable as of October 31, 2016 was $1.6 billion . In connection with the TMA, Interest and other, net for fiscal year 2016 includes $472 million of changes in the tax indemnifications amounts.

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Details	Balance sheet details were as follows: Accounts Receivable, Net As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Accounts receivable $ 4,221 $ 4,905 Allowance for doubtful accounts (107 ) (80 ) $ 4,114 $ 4,825 The allowance for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 80 $ 106 $ 182 Provision for doubtful accounts 65 19 (25 ) Deductions, net of recoveries (38 ) (45 ) (51 ) Balance at end of year $ 107 $ 80 $ 106 HP has third-party arrangements, consisting of revolving short-term financing, which provide liquidity to certain partners in order to facilitate their working capital requirements. These financing arrangements, which in certain circumstances may contain partial recourse, result in a transfer of HP’s receivables and risk, to the third-party. As these transfers qualify as true sales under the applicable accounting guidance, the receivables are derecognized from the Consolidated Balance Sheets upon transfer, and HP receives a payment for the receivables from the third-party within a mutually agreed upon time period. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the recourse obligation is measured using market data from the similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The recourse obligations as of October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were not material. As of October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, HP had $149 million , $93 million and $271 million , respectively, outstanding from the third parties, which is reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The costs associated with the sales of trade receivables for fiscal year 2016 were not material. The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 93 $ 271 $ 102 Trade receivables sold 8,222 6,512 5,680 Cash receipts (8,160 ) (6,671 ) (5,491 ) Foreign currency and other (6 ) (19 ) (20 ) Balance at end of year $ 149 $ 93 $ 271 Inventory As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Finished goods $ 3,103 $ 2,820 Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies 1,381 1,468 $ 4,484 $ 4,288 Other Current Assets As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Value-added taxes receivable $ 795 $ 942 Supplier and other receivables 1,700 1,316 Prepaid and other current assets 1,087 1,193 Deferred tax assets (1) — 1,047 $ 3,582 $ 4,498 (1) Effective November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” and as a result classified all deferred assets and liabilities as non-current. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Land, buildings and leasehold improvements $ 2,421 $ 2,272 Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease 3,663 3,459 6,084 5,731 Accumulated depreciation (4,348 ) (4,239 ) $ 1,736 $ 1,492 Depreciation expense was $316 million , $302 million and $344 million in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Other Non-Current Assets As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Tax indemnifications receivable (1) $ 1,591 $ — Deferred tax assets (2) 254 216 Other 1,339 1,376 $ 3,184 $ 1,592 (1) In connection with the TMA discussed under Note 7, “Taxes on Earnings”. (2) Effective November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” and as a result classified all deferred assets and liabilities as non-current. Other Accrued Liabilities As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Other accrued taxes $ 755 $ 1,007 Warranty 729 871 Sales and marketing programs 2,312 2,181 Other 1,922 2,182 $ 5,718 $ 6,241 Other Non-Current Liabilities As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities $ 2,705 $ 2,203 Deferred tax liability 1,116 1,813 Tax liability 1,910 1,803 Deferred revenue 865 812 Other 737 783 $ 7,333 $ 7,414

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	Goodwill allocated to HP’s reportable segments and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows: Personal Printing Total In millions Balance at October 31, 2014 (1) $ 2,588 $ 3,103 $ 5,691 Dispositions — (11 ) (11 ) Balance at October 31, 2015 (1) 2,588 3,092 5,680 Acquisitions 5 — 5 Dispositions (2) — (63 ) (63 ) Balance at October 31, 2016 (1) $ 2,593 $ 3,029 $ 5,622 (1) Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of $0.8 billion related to Corporate Investments. (2) Divestiture of technology assets, including licensing and distribution rights, for certain software offerings to Open Text Corporation. See Note 18, “Divestitures”. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. As of October 31, 2016, our reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 3, “Segment Information.” There were no goodwill impairments in fiscal years 2016 and 2015. HP will continue to evaluate goodwill on an annual basis as of the beginning of its fourth fiscal quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate there may be a potential impairment.

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair Value Hierarchy HP uses valuation techniques that are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are developed using market data such as publicly available information and reflect the assumptions market participants would use, while unobservable inputs are developed using the best information available about the assumptions market participants would use. Assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs. Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to observable inputs and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The following table presents HP’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: As of October 31, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Measured Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Assets Cash Equivalents and Investments: Time deposits $ — $ 2,092 $ — $ 2,092 $ — $ 1,111 $ — $ 1,111 Money market funds 2,568 — — 2,568 4,303 — — 4,303 Marketable equity securities 5 4 — 9 6 3 — 9 Foreign bonds — — — — — 42 — 42 Mutual funds 44 — — 44 — — — — Other debt securities — 2 — 2 — 2 — 2 Derivative Instruments: Interest rate contracts — 48 — 48 — 38 — 38 Foreign currency contracts — 266 11 277 — 213 2 215 Other derivatives — — — — — 5 — 5 Total assets $ 2,617 $ 2,412 $ 11 $ 5,040 $ 4,309 $ 1,414 $ 2 $ 5,725 Liabilities Derivative Instruments: Interest rate contracts $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Foreign currency contracts — 94 1 95 — 302 2 304 Other derivatives — 2 — 2 — — — — Total liabilities $ — $ 96 $ 1 $ 97 $ — $ 302 $ 2 $ 304 There were no transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy during fiscal years 2016 and 2015. Valuation Techniques Cash Equivalents and Investments: HP holds time deposits, money market funds, mutual funds, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. HP values cash equivalents and equity investments using quoted market prices, alternative pricing sources, including NAV, or models utilizing market observable inputs. The fair value of debt investments was based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using inputs primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data, and, in certain instances, valuation models that utilize assumptions which cannot be corroborated with observable market data. Derivative Instruments: HP uses forward contracts, interest rate and total return swaps and at times, option contracts to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. HP uses industry standard valuation models to measure fair value. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves, HP and counterparty credit risk, foreign exchange rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies and interest rates. See Note 11, “Financial Instruments” for a further discussion of HP’s use of derivative instruments. Other Fair Value Disclosures Short- and Long-Term Debt: HP estimates the fair value of its debt primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities, and considering its own credit risk. The portion of HP’s debt that is hedged is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an amount equal to the debt’s carrying amount and a fair value adjustment representing changes in the fair value of the hedged debt obligations arising from movements in benchmark interest rates. The estimated fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $7.1 billion at October 31, 2016 compared to its carrying amount of $6.8 billion at that date. The estimated fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt approximated its carrying value of $8.9 billion at October 31, 2015. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, short- and long-term debt would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Other Financial Instruments: For the balance of HP’s financial instruments, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial liabilities included in other accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these other financial instruments would be classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Non-Financial Assets: HP’s non-marketable equity investments and non-financial assets, such as intangible assets, goodwill and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value in the period an impairment charge is recognized. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these would generally be classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments As of October 31, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value In millions Cash Equivalents: Time deposits $ 2,092 $ — $ — $ 2,092 $ 1,111 $ — $ — $ 1,111 Money market funds 2,568 — — 2,568 4,303 — — 4,303 Total cash equivalents 4,660 — — $ 4,660 5,414 — — $ 5,414 Available-for-Sale Investments: Equity securities in public companies 1 3 — 4 1 4 — 5 Foreign bonds — — — — 32 10 — 42 Mutual funds 35 9 — 44 — — — — Other debt securities 2 — — 2 2 — — 2 Total available-for-sale investments 38 12 — 50 35 14 — 49 Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments $ 4,698 $ 12 $ — $ 4,710 $ 5,449 $ 14 $ — $ 5,463 All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition are considered cash equivalents. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximated fair value due to the short period of time to maturity. Interest income related to cash, cash equivalents and debt securities was approximately $24 million in fiscal year 2016, $75 million in fiscal year 2015, and $72 million in fiscal year 2014. Time deposits were primarily issued by institutions outside the United States as of October 31, 2016 and 2015. The estimated fair value of the available-for-sale investments may not be representative of values that will be realized in the future. There was no gross unrealized loss as of October 31, 2016 and 2015. Contractual maturities of investments in available-for-sale debt securities were as follows: As of October 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value In millions Due in one year $ 2 $ 2 Due in one to five years — — Due in more than five years 35 44 $ 37 $ 46 Equity securities in privately held companies include cost basis and equity method investments and are included in Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounted to $16 million and $13 million as of October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Derivative Instruments HP uses derivatives to offset business exposure to foreign currency and interest rate risk on expected future cash flows and on certain existing assets and liabilities. As part of its risk management strategy, HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, interest rate swaps, total return swaps and, at times, option contracts to hedge certain foreign currency, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, equity exposures. HP may designate its derivative contracts as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. Additionally, for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, HP categorizes those economic hedges as other derivatives. HP recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. HP classifies cash flows from its derivative programs with the activities that correspond to the underlying hedged items in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As a result of its use of derivative instruments, HP is exposed to the risk that its counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. Master netting agreements mitigate credit exposure to counterparties by permitting HP to net amounts due from HP to counterparty against amounts due to HP from the same counterparty under certain conditions. To further limit credit risk, HP has collateral security agreements that allow HP to hold collateral from, or require HP to post collateral to, counterparties when aggregate derivative fair values exceed contractually established thresholds which are generally based on the credit ratings of HP and its counterparties. If HP’s or the counterparty’s credit rating falls below a specified credit rating, either party has the right to request full collateralization of the derivatives’ net liability position. The fair value of derivatives with credit contingent features in a net liability position was $2 million and $138 million as of October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, all of which were fully collateralized within two business days. Under HP’s derivative contracts, the counterparty can terminate all outstanding trades following a covered change of control event affecting HP that results in the surviving entity being rated below a specified credit rating. This credit contingent provision did not affect HP’s financial position or cash flows as of October 31, 2016 and 2015. Fair Value Hedges HP enters into fair value hedges, such as interest rate swaps, to reduce the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates by achieving a primarily U.S. dollar London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”)-based floating interest expense. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, HP recognizes the change in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of change. Cash Flow Hedges HP uses forward contracts and at times, option contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in its forecasted net revenue and, to a lesser extent, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and intercompany loans denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. HP’s foreign currency cash flow hedges mature generally within twelve months ; however, hedges related to longer term procurement arrangements extend several years and forward contracts associated with intercompany loans extend for the duration of the lease or loan term, which typically range from two to five years . For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, HP initially records changes in fair value for the effective portion of the derivative instrument in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of stockholders’ (deficit) equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. HP reports the effective portion of its cash flow hedges in the same financial statement line item as changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Net Investment Hedges HP used forward contracts designated as net investment hedges to hedge net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency was the local currency. As part of the Separation, HP disposed of all these foreign subsidiaries and no longer utilizes net investment hedges. HP recorded the effective portion of such derivative instruments together with changes in the fair value of the hedged items in Cumulative translation adjustment as a separate component of stockholders’ (deficit) equity. Other Derivatives Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist primarily of forward contracts used to hedge foreign currency-denominated balance sheet exposures. HP uses total return swaps to hedge its executive deferred compensation plan liability. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, HP recognizes changes in fair value of the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged item, in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of change. Hedge Effectiveness For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item with the change in fair value of the derivative. For foreign currency options and forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, HP measures hedge effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item, both of which are based on forward rates. HP recognizes any ineffective portion of the hedge in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the same period in which ineffectiveness occurs. Amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period they arise. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets The gross notional and fair value of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was as follows: As of October 31, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities In millions Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Fair value hedges: Interest rate contracts $ 2,000 $ — $ 48 $ — $ — $ 3,175 $ 1 $ 37 $ — $ — Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts 11,852 203 63 52 12 10,859 171 10 165 79 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 13,852 203 111 52 12 14,034 172 47 165 79 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency contracts 3,934 11 — 31 — 8,955 33 1 37 23 Other derivatives 150 — — 2 — 173 5 — — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 4,084 11 — 33 — 9,128 38 1 37 23 Total derivatives $ 17,936 $ 214 $ 111 $ 85 $ 12 $ 23,162 $ 210 $ 48 $ 202 $ 102 Offsetting of Derivative Instruments HP recognizes all derivative instruments on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. HP does not offset the fair value of its derivative instruments against the fair value of cash collateral posted under its collateral security agreements. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, information related to the potential effect of HP’s master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows: In the Consolidated Balance Sheets (i) (ii) (iii) = (i)–(ii) (iv) (v) (vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v) Gross Amount Recognized Gross Amount Offset Net Amount Presented Gross Amounts Not Offset Derivatives Financial Collateral Net Amount In millions As of October 31, 2016 Derivative assets $ 325 $ — $ 325 $ 88 $ 189 (1) $ 48 Derivative liabilities $ 97 $ — $ 97 $ 88 $ 2 (2) $ 7 As of October 31, 2015 Derivative assets $ 258 $ — $ 258 $ 162 $ 9 (1) $ 87 Derivative liabilities $ 304 $ — $ 304 $ 162 $ — (2) $ 142 (1) Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP’s asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date. (2) Represents the collateral posted by HP through re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP’s liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date. Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship for fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments and Related Hedged Items Derivative Instrument Location 2016 2015 2014 Hedged Item Location 2016 2015 2014 In millions In millions Interest rate contracts Interest and other, net $ 10 $ (12 ) $ 1 Fixed-rate debt Interest and other, net $ (10 ) $ 12 $ (1 ) The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow and net investment hedging relationships for fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion) 2016 2015 2014 Location 2016 2015 2014 In millions In millions Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ 199 $ 610 $ 226 Net revenue $ 20 $ 995 $ (17 ) Cost of revenue (84 ) (156 ) (74 ) Other operating expenses 1 (3 ) — Interest and other, net — (4 ) — Continuing Operations 199 610 226 Earnings from continuing operations (63 ) 832 (91 ) Discontinued Operations — 481 111 (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations — 480 (60 ) Total $ 199 $ 1,091 $ 337 Total $ (63 ) $ 1,312 $ (151 ) Net investment hedges: Foreign currency contracts Interest and other, net Continuing Operations $ — $ — $ — Continuing Operations $ — $ — $ — Discontinued Operations — 228 57 Discontinued Operations — — — Total $ — $ 228 $ 57 Total $ — $ — $ — As of October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, no portion of the hedging instruments’ gain or loss was excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for fair value, cash flow or net investment hedges. Hedge ineffectiveness for fair value, cash flow and net investment hedges was not material for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014. As of October 31, 2016, HP expects to reclassify an estimated net Accumulated other comprehensive income of approximately $139 million , net of taxes, to earnings in the next twelve months along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions associated with cash flow hedges. The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives Location 2016 2015 2014 In millions Foreign currency contracts Interest and other, net $ (34 ) $ 293 $ (63 ) Other derivatives Interest and other, net (6 ) (1 ) — Total $ (40 ) $ 292 $ (63 )

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings As of October 31 2016 2015 Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate In millions In millions Current portion of long-term debt (1) $ 51 4.1 % $ 2,160 3.3 % Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other (2) 27 2.0 % 34 4.7 % $ 78 $ 2,194 (1) During the month of November 2015, HP redeemed and repaid $2.1 billion of fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes. (2) As of October 31, 2016, HP and HP’s subsidiaries had available borrowing resources of $822 million from uncommitted lines of credit for short-term or long-term financing. Long-Term Debt As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions U.S. Dollar Global Notes (1)(2) 2006 Shelf Registration Statement: $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.694% in February 2007 at 5.4%, due March 2017, paid November 2015 $ — $ 162 $750 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.932% in March 2008 at 5.5%, due March 2018, paid November 2015 — 283 2009 Shelf Registration Statement: $1,350 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.827% in December 2010 at 3.75%, due December 2020 648 648 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.799% in May 2011 at 4.3%, due June 2021 1,248 1,248 $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.816% in September 2011 at 4.375%, due September 2021 999 999 $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.707% in December 2011 at 4.65%, due December 2021 1,498 1,497 $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.771% in March 2012 at 4.05%, due September 2022 499 499 $1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% in September 2011 at 6.0%, due September 2041 1,199 1,199 $650 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.911% in December 2010 at 2.2%, due December 2015, paid November 2015 — 309 $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.958% in May 2011 at 2.65%, due June 2016, paid November 2015 — 346 $1,300 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.784% in September 2011 at 3.0%, due September 2016, paid November 2015 — 390 $850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% in December 2011 at 3.3%, due December 2016, paid November 2015 — 220 $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.985% in March 2012 at 2.6%, due September 2017, paid November 2015 — 436 2012 Shelf Registration Statement: $750 issued at par in January 2014 at three-month USD LIBOR plus 0.94%, due January 2019 102 102 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.954% in January 2014 at 2.75%, due January 2019 300 300 6,493 8,638 Other, including capital lease obligations, at 0.51%-8.30%, due in calendar years 2015-2024 244 96 Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt 72 103 Less: current portion (51 ) (2,160 ) Total long-term debt $ 6,758 $ 6,677 (1) HP may redeem some or all of the fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes at any time in accordance with the terms thereof. The U.S. Dollar Global Notes are senior unsecured debt. (2) HP redeemed and repaid $2.1 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding of its U.S. Dollar Global Notes during the month of November 2015. As disclosed in Note 11, “Financial Instruments”, HP uses interest rate swaps to mitigate some of the exposure of its debt portfolio to changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates by achieving a primarily U.S. dollar LIBOR-based floating interest expense. Interest rates shown in the table of long-term debt have not been adjusted to reflect the impact of any interest rate swaps. Interest expense on borrowings recognized as “Interest and other, net” on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings during the fiscal years of 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $273 million , $167 million and $167 million , respectively. As of October 31, 2016, aggregate future maturities of debt at face value (excluding a fair value adjustment related to hedged debt of $72 million and a discount on debt issuance of $7 million ), including capital lease obligations were as follows: Fiscal year In millions 2017 $ 78 2018 66 2019 447 2020 38 2021 2,920 Thereafter 3,222 Total $ 6,771 Extinguishment of Debt During the month of November 2015, HP redeemed and repaid a total of $2.1 billion fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes. Commercial Paper On November 1, 2015, HP’s Board of Directors authorized HP to borrow up to a total outstanding principal balance of $4.0 billion or the equivalent in foreign currencies for the use and benefit of HP and HP’s subsidiaries, by the issuance of commercial paper or through the execution of promissory notes, loan agreements, letters of credit, agreements for lines of credit or overdraft facilities. As of October 31, 2016, HP maintained two commercial paper programs. HP’s U.S. program provides for the issuance of U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $4.0 billion . HP’s euro commercial paper program provides for the issuance of commercial paper outside of the United States denominated in U.S. dollars, euros or British pounds up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $4.0 billion or the equivalent in those alternative currencies. The combined aggregate principal amount of commercial paper outstanding under those programs at any one time cannot exceed the $4.0 billion authorized by HP’s Board of Directors. Credit Facility As of October 31, 2016, HP maintained a $4.0 billion senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility to support the issuance of commercial paper or for general corporate purposes. Commitments under the revolving credit facility will be available until April 2, 2019. Commitment fees, interest rates and other terms of borrowing under the credit facilities vary based on HP’s external credit ratings. As of October 31, 2016, HP was in compliance with the financial covenants in the credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility. Available Borrowing Resources As of October 31, 2016, HP’s and HP’s subsidiaries had available borrowing resources of $822 million from uncommitted lines of credit in addition to the senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility discussed above.

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity	Dividends The stockholders of HP common stock are entitled to receive dividends when and as declared by HP’s Board of Directors. Dividends declared were $0.50 per share of common stock in fiscal year 2016, $0.67 per share of common stock in fiscal year 2015 and $0.61 per share of common stock in fiscal year 2014. Share Repurchase Program HP’s share repurchase program authorizes both open market and private repurchase transactions. In fiscal year 2016, HP executed share repurchases of 100 million shares. In fiscal year 2016, HP settled total shares for $1.2 billion In fiscal year 2015, HP executed share repurchases of 75 million shares which included 0.5 million shares settled in November 2015. In fiscal year 2015, HP settled total shares for $2.9 billion . In fiscal year 2014, HP executed share repurchases of 92 million shares and settled total shares for $2.7 billion . The shares repurchased in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 were all open market repurchase transactions. On October 10, 2016, the Board authorized an additional $3.0 billion for future repurchases of its outstanding shares of common stock. HP intends to use the additional authorization to repurchase its shares from time to time to offset the dilution created by shares issued under employee stock plans and to repurchase shares opportunistically. As of October 31, 2016, HP had approximately $3.8 billion remaining under repurchase authorization . Taxes related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Tax (provision) benefit on change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period $ (3 ) $ 2 $ (1 ) (3 ) 2 (1 ) Tax benefit (provision) on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Tax benefit (provision) on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period 32 (294 ) (174 ) Tax (provision) benefit on (gains) losses reclassified into earnings (1 ) 368 (18 ) 31 74 (192 ) Tax benefit on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Tax benefit on losses arising during the period 242 5 181 Tax provision on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit (12 ) (18 ) (18 ) Tax (provision) benefit on curtailments, settlements and other (213 ) 24 (9 ) 17 11 154 Tax provision on change in cumulative translation adjustment — (73 ) (27 ) Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive (loss) income $ 45 $ 14 $ (66 ) Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive loss, net of taxes For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes: Change in unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period $ (2 ) $ (15 ) $ 6 Gains reclassified into earnings — — (1 ) (2 ) (15 ) 5 Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Unrealized gains arising during the period 231 797 163 Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings (1) 62 (944 ) 133 293 (147 ) 296 Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Losses arising during the period (517 ) (543 ) (2,575 ) Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit 39 425 241 Curtailments, settlements and other (30 ) 139 42 (508 ) 21 (2,292 ) Change in cumulative translation adjustment — (280 ) (112 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes $ (217 ) $ (421 ) $ (2,103 ) (1) Reclassification of pre-tax (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue $ (20 ) $ (995 ) $ 17 Cost of revenue 84 156 74 Other operating expenses (1 ) 3 — Interest and other, net — 4 — Earnings from continuing operations 63 (832 ) 91 (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations — (480 ) 60 Total $ 63 $ (1,312 ) $ 151 The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes as of October 31, 2016 and changes during fiscal year 2016 were as follows: Net unrealized Net unrealized Unrealized Cumulative Accumulated In millions Balance at beginning of period $ 66 $ (39 ) $ (5,355 ) $ (974 ) $ (6,302 ) Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (1) (55 ) (68 ) 4,230 974 5,081 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (2 ) 231 (547 ) — (318 ) Reclassifications of losses into earnings — 62 39 — 101 Balance at end of period $ 9 $ 186 $ (1,633 ) $ — $ (1,438 ) (1) Represents amounts reclassified to retained earnings and distributed to Hewlett Packard Enterprise in connection with the Separation on November 1, 2015.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	HP calculates basic net EPS using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net EPS includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock awards, stock options, performance-based awards and shares purchased under the 2011 ESPP. A reconciliation of the number of shares used for basic and diluted net EPS calculations is as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions, except per share amounts Numerator: Net earnings from continuing operations $ 2,666 $ 3,718 $ 2,924 Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations (170 ) 836 2,089 Net earnings (1) $ 2,496 $ 4,554 $ 5,013 Denominator: Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS 1,730 1,814 1,882 Dilutive effect of employee stock plans 13 22 30 Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS 1,743 1,836 1,912 Basic net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 1.54 $ 2.05 $ 1.55 Discontinued operations (0.10 ) 0.46 1.11 Basic net earnings per share $ 1.44 $ 2.51 $ 2.66 Diluted net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 1.53 $ 2.02 $ 1.53 Discontinued operations (0.10 ) 0.46 1.09 Diluted net earnings per share $ 1.43 $ 2.48 $ 2.62 Anti-dilutive weighted-average options (2) 13 23 26 (1) HP considers restricted stock that provides the holder with a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends to be participating securities. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no participating securities outstanding. For fiscal year 2014, the net earnings allocated to participating securities were not significant. (2) HP excludes stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price from the calculation of diluted net EPS, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit include the sum of its average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits.

Litigation and Contingencies

Litigation and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Litigation and Contingencies	HP is involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including those identified below, consisting of IP, commercial, securities, employment, employee benefits and environmental matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP accrues a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. HP believes it has recorded adequate provisions for any such matters and, as of October 31, 2016, it was not reasonably possible that a material loss had been incurred in excess of the amounts recognized in HP’s financial statements. HP reviews these matters at least quarterly and adjusts its accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, HP shares responsibility with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for certain matters, as indicated below, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in whole or in part with respect to certain matters. Based on its experience, HP believes that any damage amounts claimed in the specific matters discussed below are not a meaningful indicator of HP’s potential liability. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, HP believes it has valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against it. Nevertheless, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these contingencies. Litigation, Proceedings and Investigations Copyright Levies . Proceedings are ongoing or have been concluded involving HP in certain European countries, including litigation in Belgium and other countries, seeking to impose or modify levies upon equipment (such as multifunction devices (“MFDs”) and PCs), alleging that these devices enable the production of private copies of copyrighted materials. The levies are generally based upon the number of products sold and the per-product amounts of the levies, which vary. Some European countries that do not yet have levies on digital devices are expected to implement similar legislation to enable them to extend existing levy schemes, while other European countries have phased out levies or are expected to limit the scope of levy schemes and applicability in the digital hardware environment, particularly with respect to sales to business users. HP, other companies and various industry associations have opposed the extension of levies to the digital environment and have advocated alternative models of compensation to rights holders. Reprobel, a cooperative society with the authority to collect and distribute the remuneration for reprography to Belgian copyright holders, requested by extrajudicial means that HP amend certain copyright levy declarations submitted for inkjet MFDs sold in Belgium from January 2005 to December 2009 to enable it to collect copyright levies calculated based on the generally higher copying speed when the MFDs are operated in draft print mode rather than when operated in normal print mode. In March 2010, HP filed a lawsuit against Reprobel in the French-speaking chambers of the Court of First Instance of Brussels seeking a declaratory judgment that no copyright levies are payable on sales of MFDs in Belgium or, alternatively, that copyright levies payable on such MFDs must be assessed based on the copying speed when operated in the normal print mode set by default in the device. On November 16, 2012, the court issued a decision holding that Belgium law is not in conformity with EU law in a number of respects and ordered that, by November 2013, Reprobel substantiate that the amounts claimed by Reprobel are commensurate with the harm resulting from legitimate copying under the reprographic exception. HP subsequently appealed that court decision to the Courts of Appeal in Brussels seeking to confirm that the Belgian law is not in conformity with EU law and that, if Belgian law is interpreted in a manner consistent with EU law, no payments by HP are required or, alternatively, the payments already made by HP are sufficient to comply with its obligations under Belgian law. On October 23, 2013, the Court of Appeal in Brussels stayed the proceedings and referred several questions to the CJEU relating to whether the Belgian reprographic copyright levies system is in conformity with EU law. The case was heard by the CJEU on January 29, 2015 and on November 12, 2015, the CJEU published its judgment providing that a national legislation such as the Belgian one at issue in the main proceedings is incompatible with EU law on multiple legal points, as argued by HP. The Court of Appeal in Brussels now has to rule on the litigation between HP and Reprobel following the answers provided by the CJEU. Based on industry opposition to the extension of levies to digital products, HP’s assessments of the merits of various proceedings and HP’s estimates of the number of units impacted and the amounts of the levies, HP has accrued amounts that it believes are adequate to address the ongoing disputes. Hewlett-Packard Company v. Oracle Corporation . On June 15, 2011, HP filed suit against Oracle Corporation (“Oracle”) in California Superior Court in Santa Clara County in connection with Oracle’s March 2011 announcement that it was discontinuing software support for HP’s Itanium-based line of mission critical servers. HP asserted, among other things, that Oracle’s actions breached the contract that was signed by the parties as part of the settlement of the litigation relating to Oracle’s hiring of Mark Hurd. The matter eventually progressed to trial, which was bifurcated into two phases. HP prevailed in the first phase of the trial, in which the court ruled that the contract at issue required Oracle to continue to offer its software products on HP’s Itanium-based servers for as long as HP decided to sell such servers. The second phase of the trial was then postponed by Oracle’s appeal of the trial court’s denial of Oracle’s “anti-SLAPP” motion, in which Oracle argued that HP’s damages claim infringed on Oracle’s First Amendment rights. On August 27, 2015, the California Court of Appeals rejected Oracle’s appeal. The matter was remanded to the trial court for the second phase of the trial, which began on May 23, 2016 and was submitted to the jury on June 29, 2016. On June 30, 2016, the jury returned a verdict in favor of HP, awarding HP approximately $3.0 billion in damages, which included approximately $1.7 billion for past lost profits and $1.3 billion for future lost profits. On October 20, 2016, the court entered judgment for HP for this amount with interest accruing until the judgment is paid. Oracle has filed a motion for a new trial and has publicly stated that it will appeal the jury’s verdict. HP expects that any appeals process could take several years to complete. Litigation is unpredictable, and there can be no assurance that HP will recover damages, or that any award of damages will be for the amount awarded by the jury’s verdict. The amount ultimately awarded, if any, would be recorded in the period received. No adjustment has been recorded in the financial statements in relation to this potential award. Pursuant to the terms of the separation and distribution agreement, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will share equally in any recovery from Oracle once Hewlett Packard Enterprise has been reimbursed for all costs incurred in the prosecution of the action prior to the Separation. Forsyth, et al. vs. HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise . This is a purported class and collective action filed on August 18, 2016 in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, against HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise alleging the defendants violated the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California public policy and the California Business and Professions Code by terminating older workers and replacing them with younger workers. Plaintiffs seek to certify a nationwide collective class action under the ADEA comprised of all U.S. residents employed by defendants who had their employment terminated pursuant to a workforce reduction (“WFR”) plan on or after May 23, 2012 and who were 40 years of age or older. Plaintiffs also seek to represent a Rule 23 class under California law comprised of all persons 40 years or older employed by defendants in the state of California and terminated pursuant to a WFR plan on or after May 23, 2012. On November 14, 2016, the defendants filed a partial motion to dismiss and a motion to compel arbitration as to one plaintiff. On November 15, 2016, the defendants filed a motion to strike the class definition so as to shorten the class period. India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Proceedings. On April 30 and May 10, 2010, the India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (the “DRI”) issued show cause notices to Hewlett-Packard India Sales Private Limited (“HP India”), a subsidiary of HP, seven HP India employees and one former HP India employee alleging that HP India underpaid customs duties while importing products and spare parts into India and seeking to recover an aggregate of approximately $370 million , plus penalties. Prior to the issuance of the show cause notices, HP India deposited approximately $16 million with the DRI and agreed to post a provisional bond in exchange for the DRI’s agreement to not seize HP India products and spare parts and to not interrupt the transaction of business by HP India. On April 11, 2012, the Bangalore Commissioner of Customs issued an order on the products-related show cause notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and the named individuals of approximately $386 million , of which HP India had already deposited $9 million . On December 11, 2012, HP India voluntarily deposited an additional $10 million in connection with the products-related show cause notice. The differential duty demand is subject to interest. On April 20, 2012, the Commissioner issued an order on the parts-related show cause notice affirming certain duties and penalties against HP India and certain of the named individuals of approximately $17 million , of which HP India had already deposited $7 million . After the order, HP India deposited an additional $3 million in connection with the parts-related show cause notice so as to avoid certain penalties. HP India filed appeals of the Commissioner’s orders before the Customs Tribunal along with applications for waiver of the pre-deposit of remaining demand amounts as a condition for hearing the appeals. The Customs Department has also filed cross-appeals before the Customs Tribunal. On January 24, 2013, the Customs Tribunal ordered HP India to deposit an additional $24 million against the products order, which HP India deposited in March 2013. The Customs Tribunal did not order any additional deposit to be made under the parts order. In December 2013, HP India filed applications before the Customs Tribunal seeking early hearing of the appeals as well as an extension of the stay of deposit as to HP India and the individuals already granted until final disposition of the appeals. On February 7, 2014, the application for extension of the stay of deposit was granted by the Customs Tribunal until disposal of the appeals. On October 27, 2014, the Customs Tribunal commenced hearings on the cross-appeals of the Commissioner’s orders. The Customs Tribunal rejected HP India’s request to remand the matter to the Commissioner on procedural grounds. The hearings scheduled to reconvene on April 6, 2015 and again on November 3, 2015 and April 11, 2016 were cancelled at the request of the Customs Tribunal. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to indemnify HP in part, based on the extent to which any liability arises from the products and spare parts of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s businesses. Russia GPO and Other Anti-Corruption Investigations. The German Public Prosecutor’s Office (“German PPO”) has been conducting an investigation into allegations that current and former employees of HP engaged in bribery, embezzlement and tax evasion relating to a transaction between Hewlett-Packard ISE GmbH in Germany, a former subsidiary of HP, and the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation. The approximately $35 million transaction, which was referred to as the Russia GPO deal, spanned the years 2001 to 2006 and was for the delivery and installation of an IT network. The German PPO issued an indictment of four individuals, including one current and two former HP employees, on charges including bribery, breach of trust and tax evasion. The German PPO also requested that HP be made an associated party to the case, and, if that request is granted, HP would participate in any portion of the court proceedings that could ultimately bear on the question of whether HP should be subject to potential disgorgement of profits based on the conduct of the indicted current and former employees. The Regional Court of Leipzig will determine whether the matter should be admitted to trial. The Polish Central Anti-Corruption Bureau is also investigating potential corrupt actions by a former employee of Hewlett-Packard Polska Sp. z o.o., a former indirect subsidiary of HP, in connection with certain public-sector transactions in Poland. Criminal proceedings are pending before the Regional Court in Warsaw against a number of individuals, including the former employee of Hewlett-Packard Polska Sp. Z o.o, on charges of bribery and bid-rigging. HP is cooperating with these investigating agencies. Cement & Concrete Workers District Council Pension Fund v. Hewlett-Packard Company, et al. is a putative securities class action filed on August 3, 2012 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging, among other things, that from November 13, 2007 to August 6, 2010 the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by making statements regarding HP’s Standards of Business Conduct (“SBC”) that were false and misleading because Mr. Hurd, who was serving as HP’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer during that period, had been violating the SBC and concealing his misbehavior in a manner that jeopardized his continued employment with HP. On February 7, 2013, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On August 9, 2013, the court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss with leave to amend the complaint by September 9, 2013. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on September 9, 2013, and the defendants moved to dismiss that complaint on October 24, 2013. On June 25, 2014, the court issued an order granting the defendants’ motions to dismiss and on July 25, 2014, plaintiff filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On November 4, 2014, the plaintiff-appellant filed its opening brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. HP filed its answering brief on January 16, 2015 and the plaintiff-appellant’s reply brief was filed on March 2, 2015. The appellate court heard oral argument on July 7, 2016. Class Actions re Authentication of Supplies Four purported consumer class actions have been filed against HP, arising out of the supplies authentication protocol in certain OfficeJet printers. This authentication protocol rejects some third-party ink cartridges that use non-HP security chips. On September 23, 2016, Bayse v. HP, Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama alleging claims for injunctive relief, negligence and/or wantonness, breach of warranty, and violations of the Sherman Act - 15 U.S.C. § 1, et seq. Plaintiffs seek to certify a class of all persons in the United States who purchased and/or otherwise owned a printer manufactured and/or sold by HP in the OfficeJet, OfficeJet Pro and/or OfficeJet Pro X line of printers, any time between September 18, 2009 and September 18, 2016. On September 28, 2016, Doty v. HP, Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging claims for violations of California’s False Advertising Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17500, et seq. and Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. Plaintiffs added a claim under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1750, et seq. on October 31, 2016. Plaintiffs seek to certify a class of all United States citizens who, between the applicable statute of limitations and the present, had an HP printer that was modified to reject third party-ink cartridges. On October 7, 2016, San Miguel v. HP Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging claims for violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. and for unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs seek to certify a class of all persons in the United States who own one or more HP printer or device in any of the following categories: OfficeJet 6220 series; OfficeJet Pro 6230 series; OfficeJet 6820 series; OfficeJet Pro 6830 series; OfficeJet 8600 series; and OfficeJet Pro X series. On November 9, 2016, Ware v. HP Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging claims for violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. and for unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs seek to certify a class of all persons in the United States who own one or more HP printer or device in any of the following categories: OfficeJet 6220 series; OfficeJet Pro 6230 series; OfficeJet 6820 series; OfficeJet Pro 6830 series; OfficeJet 8600 series; and OfficeJet Pro X series. Autonomy-Related Legal Matters Investigations. As a result of the findings of an ongoing investigation, HP has provided information to the U.K. Serious Fraud Office, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the SEC related to the accounting improprieties, disclosure failures and misrepresentations at Autonomy that occurred prior to and in connection with HP’s acquisition of Autonomy. On January 19, 2015, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office notified HP that it was closing its investigation and had decided to cede jurisdiction of the investigation to the U.S. authorities. On November 14, 2016, the DOJ announced that a federal grand jury indicted Sushovan Hussain, the former CFO of Autonomy, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and multiple counts of wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Hussain engaged in a scheme to defraud purchasers and sellers of securities of Autonomy and HP about the true performance of Autonomy’s business, its financial condition, and its prospects for growth. On November 15, 2016, the SEC announced that Stouffer Egan, the former CEO of Autonomy’s US-based operations, settled charges relating to his participation in an accounting scheme to meet internal sales targets and analyst revenue expectations. HP is continuing to cooperate with the ongoing enforcement actions. Litigation. As described below, HP is involved in various stockholder litigation relating to, among other things, its October 2011 acquisition of Autonomy and its November 20, 2012 announcement that it recorded a non-cash charge for the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets within Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s software segment of approximately $8.8 billion in the fourth quarter of its 2012 fiscal year and HP’s statements that, based on HP’s findings from an ongoing investigation, the majority of this impairment charge related to accounting improprieties, misrepresentations to the market and disclosure failures at Autonomy that occurred prior to and in connection with HP’s acquisition of Autonomy and the impact of those improprieties, failures and misrepresentations on the expected future financial performance of the Autonomy business over the long term. This stockholder litigation was commenced against, among others, certain current and former HP executive officers, certain current and former members of HP’s Board of Directors and certain advisors to HP. The plaintiffs in these litigation matters are seeking to recover certain compensation paid by HP to the defendants and/or other damages. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise share equally the cost and any damages arising from these litigation matters. These matters include the following: • In re Hewlett-Packard Shareholder Derivative Litigation (the “Federal Court Derivative Action”) consists of seven consolidated lawsuits filed beginning on November 26, 2012 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging, among other things, that the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by concealing material information and making false statements related to HP’s acquisition of Autonomy and the financial performance of HP’s enterprise services business. The lawsuits also allege that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties, wasted corporate assets and were unjustly enriched in connection with HP’s acquisition of Autonomy and by causing HP to repurchase its own stock at allegedly inflated prices between August 2011 and October 2012. One lawsuit further alleges that certain individual defendants engaged in or assisted insider trading and thereby breached their fiduciary duties, were unjustly enriched and violated Sections 25402 and 25403 of the California Corporations Code. On May 3, 2013, the lead plaintiff filed a consolidated complaint alleging, among other things, that the defendants concealed material information and made false statements related to HP’s acquisition of Autonomy and Autonomy’s Intelligent Data Operating Layer technology and thereby violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, breached their fiduciary duties, engaged in “abuse of control” over HP, corporate waste and were unjustly enriched. The litigation was stayed until June 2014. The lead plaintiff filed a stipulation of proposed settlement on June 30, 2014. The court declined to grant preliminary approval to this settlement, and, on December 19, 2014, also declined to grant preliminary approval to a revised version of the settlement. On January 22, 2015, the lead plaintiff moved for preliminary approval of a further revised version of the settlement. On March 13, 2015, the court issued an order granting preliminary approval to the settlement. On July 24, 2015, the court held a hearing to entertain any remaining objections to the settlement and decide whether to grant final approval of the settlement. On July 30, 2015, the court granted final approval to the settlement and denied all remaining objections to the settlement. Three objectors to the settlement appealed the court’s final approval order to the Ninth Circuit. Plaintiffs-appellants filed their opening briefs on December 30, 2015. HP’s response brief was filed on February 29, 2016, and the reply briefs were filed on May 12, 2016. • Autonomy Corporation Limited v. Michael Lynch and Sushovan Hussain. On April 17, 2015, four HP subsidiaries (Autonomy Corporation Limited, Hewlett Packard Vision BV, Autonomy Systems, Limited, and Autonomy, Inc.) initiated civil proceedings in the U.K. High Court of Justice against two members of Autonomy’s former management, Michael Lynch and Sushovan Hussain. The Particulars of Claim seek damages in excess of $5 billion from Messrs. Lynch and Hussain for breach of their fiduciary duties by causing Autonomy group companies to engage in improper transactions and accounting practices. On October 1, 2015, Messrs. Lynch and Hussain filed their defenses. Mr. Lynch also filed a counterclaim against Autonomy Corporation Limited seeking $160 million in damages, among other things, for alleged misstatements regarding Lynch. The HP subsidiary claimants filed their replies to the defenses and the asserted counter-claim on March 11, 2016. • In re HP ERISA Litigation consists of three consolidated putative class actions filed beginning on December 6, 2012 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging, among other things, that from August 18, 2011 to November 22, 2012, the defendants breached their fiduciary obligations to HP’s 401(k) Plan and its participants and thereby violated Sections 404(a)(1) and 405(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, by concealing negative information regarding the financial performance of Autonomy and HP’s enterprise services business and by failing to restrict participants from investing in HP stock. On August 16, 2013, HP filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. On March 31, 2014, the court granted HP’s motion to dismiss this action with leave to amend. On July 16, 2014, the plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint containing substantially similar allegations and seeking substantially similar relief as the first amended complaint. On June 15, 2015, the court granted HP’s motion to dismiss the second amended complaint in its entirety and denied plaintiffs leave to file another amended complaint. On July 2, 2015, plaintiffs appealed the court’s order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Environmental HP’s operations and products are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations concerning environmental protection, including laws addressing the discharge of pollutants into the air and water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, the cleanup of contaminated sites, the content of HP’s products and the recycling, treatment and disposal of those products. In particular, HP faces increasing complexity in its product design and procurement operations as it adjusts to new and future requirements relating to the chemical and materials composition of its products, their safe use, and the energy consumption associated with those products, including requirements relating to climate change. HP is also subject to legislation in an increasing number of jurisdictions that makes producers of electrical goods, including computers and printers, financially responsible for specified collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of past and future covered products (sometimes referred to as “product take-back legislation”). HP could incur substantial costs, its products could be restricted from entering certain jurisdictions, and it could face other sanctions, if it were to violate or become liable under environmental laws or if its products become noncompliant with environmental laws. HP’s potential exposure includes fines and civil or criminal sanctions, third-party property damage or personal injury claims and clean-up costs. The amount and timing of costs to comply with environmental laws are difficult to predict. HP is party to, or otherwise involved in, proceedings brought by U.S. or state environmental agencies under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), known as “Superfund,” or state laws similar to CERCLA, and may become a party to, or otherwise involved in, proceedings brought by private parties for contribution towards clean-up costs. HP is also conducting environmental investigations or remediations at several current or former operating sites pursuant to administrative orders or consent agreements with state environmental agencies. The separation and distribution agreement includes provisions that provide for the allocation of environmental liabilities between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise including certain remediation obligations; responsibilities arising from the chemical and materials composition of their respective products, their safe use and their energy consumption; obligations under product take back legislation that addresses the collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of products; and other environmental matters. HP will generally be responsible for environmental liabilities related to the properties and other assets, including products, allocated to HP under the separation and distribution agreement and other ancillary agreements. Under these agreements, HP will indemnify Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities for specified ongoing remediation projects, subject to certain limitations, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise has a payment obligation for a specified portion of the cost of those remediation projects. In addition, HP will share with Hewlett Packard Enterprise other environmental liabilities as set forth in the separation and distribution agreement. HP is indemnified in whole or in part by Hewlett Packard Enterprise for liabilities arising from the assets assigned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise and for certain environmental matters as detailed in the separation and distribution agreement.

Guarantees, Indemnifications an

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Guarantees [Abstract]
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties	Guarantees In the ordinary course of business, HP may issue performance guarantees to certain of its clients, customers and other parties pursuant to which HP has guaranteed the performance obligations of third parties. Some of those guarantees may be backed by standby letters of credit or surety bonds. In general, HP would be obligated to perform over the term of the guarantee in the event a specified triggering event occurs as defined by the guarantee. HP believes the likelihood of having to perform under a material guarantee is remote. Indemnifications In the ordinary course of business, HP enters into contractual arrangements under which HP may agree to indemnify a third party to such arrangement from any losses incurred relating to the services they perform on behalf of HP or for losses arising from certain events as defined within the particular contract, which may include, for example, litigation or claims relating to past performance. HP also provides indemnifications to certain vendors and customers against claims of IP infringement made by third parties arising from the vendors’ and customers’ use of HP’s software products and services and certain other matters. Some indemnifications may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, payments made related to these indemnifications have been immaterial. Cross-Indemnifications with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Under the separation and distribution agreement, HP agreed to indemnify Hewlett Packard Enterprise, each of its subsidiaries and each of their respective directors, officers and employees from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from, among other matters, the liabilities allocated to HP as part of the Separation. Hewlett Packard Enterprise similarly agreed to indemnify HP, each of its subsidiaries and each of their respective directors, officers and employees from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from, among other matters, the liabilities allocated to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as part of the Separation. HP expects Hewlett Packard Enterprise to fully perform under the terms of the separation and distribution agreement. For information on the cross-indemnifications related to the tax matter agreements and litigations effective upon the Separation on November 1, 2015, see Note 7, “Taxes on Earnings” and Note 15, “Litigation and Contingencies”, respectively. Warranties HP accrues the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. HP engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers; however, contractual warranty terms, repair costs, product call rates, average cost per call, current period product shipments and ongoing product failure rates, as well as specific product class failures outside of HP’s baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation. HP’s aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 1,184 $ 1,385 Accruals for warranties issued 966 1,134 Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) (23 ) (16 ) Settlements made (in cash or in kind) (1,147 ) (1,319 ) Balance at end of year $ 980 $ 1,184

Commitments

Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments	Lease Commitments HP leases certain real and personal property under non-cancelable operating leases. Certain leases require HP to pay property taxes, insurance and routine maintenance and include renewal options and escalation clauses. Rent expense from continuing operations was approximately $0.2 billion in each of fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014. As of October 31, 2016, future minimum operating lease commitments were as follows: Fiscal year In millions 2017 $ 199 2018 204 2019 175 2020 136 2021 75 Thereafter 279 Less: Sublease rental income (218 ) Total $ 850 Unconditional Purchase Obligations As of October 31, 2016, HP had unconditional purchase obligations of $249 million . These unconditional purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on HP and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. These unconditional purchase obligations are primarily related to inventory and service support. Unconditional purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. As of October 31, 2016, future unconditional purchase obligations were as follows: Fiscal year In millions 2017 $ 63 2018 61 2019 38 2020 38 2021 38 Thereafter 11 Total $ 249

Divestitures

Divestitures	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Divestitures	On November 1, 2015, HP completed the Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. After the Separation, HP does not beneficially own any shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock. In connection with the Separation, HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have entered into a separation and distribution agreement as well as various other agreements that provide a framework for the relationships between the parties, including among others a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a transition service agreement, a real estate matters agreement, a master commercial agreement and an information technology service agreement. These agreements provide for the allocation between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise of assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including investments, property, employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to, at and after the Separation and govern certain relationships between HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise after the Separation. After the Separation, HP no longer consolidates the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise within its financial results of continuing operations. For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the financial results of HP’s discontinued operations: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue $ — $ 51,892 $ 54,803 Cost of revenue (1) — 37,072 39,408 Expenses (2) 201 13,269 12,466 Interest and other, net (3)(4) (208 ) 351 235 Earnings from discontinued operations before taxes $ 7 $ 1,200 $ 2,694 Provision for taxes (4) (177 ) (364 ) (605 ) Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations $ (170 ) $ 836 $ 2,089 (1) Cost of products, cost of services and financing interest. (2) Expenses for fiscal year 2016 were primarily related to separation costs. (3) In fiscal years 2015 and 2014, allocation of interest to Hewlett Packard Enterprise was based on using the average effective interest rate of the debt assumed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the debt repaid as part of the Separation. In fiscal year 2015, Interest and other, net also includes loss from the early extinguishment of debt in connection with the review of HP’s capital structure and the Separation. (4) In connection with the TMA, Interest and other, net for fiscal year 2016 includes $208 million of changes in the tax indemnifications amounts and Provision for taxes for fiscal year 2016 includes $201 million of the tax impact relating to the changes described above. For more information on tax indemnifications and the TMA, see Note 7, “Taxes on Earnings”. The following table presents the significant non-cash items and capital expenditures of HP’s discontinued operations: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2015 2014 In millions Depreciation and amortization $ 3,657 $ 3,861 Purchases of property, plant and equipment $ 3,020 $ 3,228 The following table presents assets and liabilities that were transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as of November 1, 2015 and are presented as discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2015: In millions Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,849 Accounts receivable 8,538 Financing receivables 2,918 Inventory 2,197 Other current assets 7,090 Total current assets of discontinued operations $ 30,592 Property, plant and equipment $ 9,598 Goodwill 27,261 Long-term financing receivables and other non-current assets 9,472 Total non-current assets of discontinued operations $ 46,331 Notes payable and short-term borrowings $ 691 Accounts payable 5,762 Employee compensation and benefits 2,861 Taxes on earnings 587 Deferred revenue 5,148 Other accrued liabilities 6,472 Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 21,521 Long-term debt $ 15,103 Other non-current liabilities 7,346 Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 22,449 Subsequent to the Separation, in conformity with the separation agreement, HP made a final cash transfer of $526 million to Hewlett Packard Enterprise. During fiscal year 2016, HP entered into agreements to divest certain technology assets, including licensing and distribution rights, for certain software offerings to Open Text Corporation, an enterprise information management company for $475 million . These divestitures were substantially completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016. The technology assets sold were previously reported within the Commercial Hardware business unit within the Printing segment. The total gain recognized from the divestitures was $401 million . The gains associated with these divestitures were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of HP and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The historical statements of comprehensive income and cash flows and the balances related to stockholders’ (deficit) equity have not been revised to reflect the effect of the Separation. For further information on discontinued operations, see Note 2, “Discontinued Operations”.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of HP and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which HP has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP’s Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation HP uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollars are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates for monetary assets and liabilities and at historical exchange rates for nonmonetary assets and liabilities. Net revenue, costs and expenses denominated in non-U.S. dollars are recorded in U.S. dollars at monthly average exchange rates prevailing during the period. HP includes gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, not based on incurred losses. Further, credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for share-based payments. The amendment changes the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP has elected to early adopt the amendment in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for leases. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification. Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms of more than twelve months. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 using a modified retrospective approach. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The updated guidance primarily addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The amendments should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with other amendments related specifically to equity securities without readily determinable fair values applied prospectively. HP is currently evaluating the timing and the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In May 2015, the FASB issued guidance which amends the existing disclosures for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). This amendment removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The amendment also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Earlier adoption is permitted. HP will adopt the amendment in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will impact the disclosures on its notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements but will not have an effect on its Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Earnings. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for intangible assets. The amendments provide explicit guidance to customers in determining the accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement, wherein the arrangements that do not convey a software license to the customer are accounted for as service contracts. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017; however earlier adoption is permitted. The amendment may be adopted either prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or retrospectively. HP will adopt the amendments prospectively in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for the presentation of debt issuance costs. The amendments require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by these amendments. HP is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Earlier adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively with the adjusted balance sheet of each individual period presented, in order to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. HP will adopt the amendments in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. HP expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In May 2014, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update for a one-year deferral of the effective date, with an option of applying the standard on the original effective date, which for HP is the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. In accordance with this deferral, HP is required to adopt these amendments in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. HP is continuing to evaluate the impact of this guidance and the transition alternatives on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition General HP recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price or fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Additionally, HP recognizes hardware revenue on sales to channel partners, including resellers, distributors or value-added solution providers at the time of delivery when the channel partners have economic substance apart from HP, and HP has completed its obligations related to the sale. HP reduces revenue for customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings, including price protection, rebates, promotions, other volume-based incentives and expected returns, at the later of the date of revenue recognition or the date the sales incentive is offered. Future market conditions and product transitions may require HP to take actions to increase customer incentive offerings, possibly resulting in an incremental reduction of revenue at the time the incentive is offered. For certain incentive programs, HP estimates the number of customers expected to redeem the incentive based on historical experience and the specific terms and conditions of the incentive. In instances when revenue is derived from sales of third-party vendor products or services, HP records revenue on a gross basis when HP is a principal to the transaction and on a net basis when HP is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor. HP considers several factors to determine whether it is acting as a principal or an agent, most notably whether HP is the primary obligor to the customer, has established its own pricing and has inventory and credit risks. HP reports revenue net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities, with the collected taxes recorded as current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority. Multiple element arrangements When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements or deliverables, such as hardware and/or services, HP allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of selling price, if available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE of selling price is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE of selling price nor TPE is available. HP establishes VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately and, in rare instances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. HP evaluates TPE of selling price by reviewing largely similar and interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. HP establishes ESP based on management judgment considering internal factors such as margin objectives, pricing practices and controls, customer segment pricing strategies and the product life cycle. Consideration is also given to market conditions such as competitor pricing strategies and technology industry life cycles. In most arrangements with multiple elements, HP allocates the transaction price to the individual units of accounting at inception of the arrangement based on their relative selling price. HP limits the amount of revenue recognized for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified refund or return rights. HP evaluates each deliverable in an arrangement to determine whether it represents a separate unit of accounting. A deliverable constitutes a separate unit of accounting when it has standalone value to the customer. For deliverables with no standalone value, HP recognizes revenue consistent with the pattern of delivery of the final deliverable. If the arrangement includes a customer-negotiated refund or return right or other contingency relative to the delivered items, and the delivery and performance of the undelivered items is considered probable and substantially within HP’s control, the delivered element constitutes a separate unit of accounting. In arrangements with combined units of accounting, changes in the allocation of the transaction price among elements may impact the timing of revenue recognition for the contract but will not change the total revenue recognized for the contract. Net revenue Hardware Under HP’s standard terms and conditions of sale, HP transfers title and risk of loss to the customer at the time product is delivered to the customer and recognizes revenue accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations to the customer remain. HP reduces revenue for estimated customer returns, price protection, rebates and other programs offered under sales agreements established by HP with its distributors and resellers. HP records revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as revenue at the inception of the lease. HP accrues the estimated cost of post-sale obligations, including standard product warranties, based on historical experience at the time HP recognizes revenue. Services HP recognizes revenue from fixed-price support or maintenance contracts ratably over the contract period and recognizes the costs associated with these contracts as incurred. Deferred revenue HP records amounts invoiced to customers in excess of revenue recognized as deferred revenue until the revenue recognition criteria are satisfied. HP records revenue that is earned and recognized in excess of amounts invoiced on services contracts as trade receivables. Deferred revenue represents amounts invoiced in advance for product support contracts and product sales.
Shipping and Handling	Shipping and Handling HP includes costs related to shipping and handling in Cost of revenue.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation HP determines stock-based compensation expense based on the measurement date fair value of the award. HP recognizes compensation cost only for those awards expected to meet the service and performance vesting conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. HP determines compensation costs at the aggregate grant level for service-based awards and at the individual vesting tranche level for awards with performance and/or market conditions. HP estimates the forfeiture rate based on its historical experience.
Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans	Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans HP has various defined benefit, other contributory and noncontributory retirement and post-retirement plans. HP generally amortizes unrecognized actuarial gains and losses on a straight-line basis over the average remaining estimated service life of participants. In limited cases, HP amortizes actuarial gains and losses using the corridor approach. See Note 5, “Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans” for a full description of these plans and the accounting and funding policies.
Advertising	Advertising Costs to produce advertising are expensed as incurred during production. Costs to communicate advertising are expensed when the advertising is first run.
Restructuring and Other Charges	Restructuring and Other Charges HP records charges associated with management-approved restructuring plans to reorganize one or more of HP’s business segments, to remove duplicative headcount and infrastructure associated with business acquisitions or to simplify business processes and accelerate innovation. Restructuring charges can include severance costs to eliminate a specified number of employees, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities and consolidate operations, and contract cancellation costs. HP records restructuring charges based on estimated employee terminations and site closure and consolidation plans. HP accrues for severance and other employee separation costs under these actions when it is probable that benefits will be paid and the amount is reasonably estimable. The rates used in determining severance accruals are based on existing plans, historical experiences and negotiated settlements. Other charges include non-recurring costs that are distinct from ongoing operational costs such as information technology costs incurred in connection with the Separation.
Taxes on Earnings	Taxes on Earnings HP recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year the differences are expected to reverse. HP records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. HP records accruals for uncertain tax positions when HP believes that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. HP makes adjustments to these accruals when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of adjustments for uncertain tax positions, as well as any related interest and penalties.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable HP establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts receivable. HP records a specific reserve for individual accounts when HP becomes aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of a bankruptcy filing or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. If there are additional changes in circumstances related to the specific customer, HP further adjusts estimates of the recoverability of receivables. HP maintains bad debt reserves for all other customers based on a variety of factors, including the use of third-party credit risk models that generate quantitative measures of default probabilities based on market factors, the financial condition of customers, the length of time receivables are past due, trends in the weighted-average risk rating for the portfolio, macroeconomic conditions, information derived from competitive benchmarking, significant one-time events and historical experience. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable.
Transfers and Servicing Trade Receivables Policy	HP has third-party short-term financing arrangements intended to facilitate the working capital requirements of certain customers. These financing arrangements, which in certain cases provide for partial recourse, result in the transfer of HP’s trade receivables to a third party. HP reflects amounts transferred to, but not yet collected from, the third party in accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For arrangements involving an element of recourse, the fair value of the recourse obligation is measured using market data from similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Concentrations of Risk	Concentrations of Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject HP to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, investments, receivables from trade customers and contract manufacturers and derivatives. HP maintains cash and cash equivalents, investments, derivatives and certain other financial instruments with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographic regions, and HP’s policy is designed to limit exposure from any particular institution. As part of its risk management processes, HP performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. HP has not sustained material credit losses from instruments held at these financial institutions. HP utilizes derivative contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency and interest rate exposures. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty, which could result in a material loss. The likelihood of which HP deems to be remote. HP sells a significant portion of its products through third-party distributors and resellers and, as a result, maintains individually significant receivable balances with these parties. If the financial condition or operations of these distributors’ and resellers’ aggregated business deteriorates substantially, HP’s operating results could be adversely affected. The ten largest distributor and reseller receivable balances, which were concentrated primarily in North America and Europe, collectively represented approximately 34% and 42% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of gross accounts receivable as of October 31, 2016 or 2015. Credit risk with respect to other accounts receivable is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising HP’s customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographic regions. HP performs ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of its third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and may require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. HP utilizes outsourced manufacturers around the world to manufacture HP-designed products. HP may purchase product components from suppliers and sell those components to its outsourced manufacturers thereby creating receivable balances from the outsourced manufacturers. The three largest outsourced manufacturer receivable balances collectively represented 78% and 81% of HP’s supplier receivables of $774 million and $634 million as of October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. HP includes the supplier receivables in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis. HP’s credit risk associated with these receivables is mitigated wholly or in part, by the amount HP owes to these outsourced manufacturers, as HP generally has the legal right to offset its payables to the outsourced manufacturers against these receivables. HP does not reflect the sale of these components in net revenue and does not recognize any profit on these component sales until the related products are sold by HP, at which time any profit is recognized as a reduction to cost of revenue. HP obtains a significant number of components from single source suppliers due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations. The loss of a single source supplier, the deterioration of HP’s relationship with a single source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which HP is supplied components by a single source supplier could adversely affect HP’s net revenue and gross margins.
Inventory	Inventory HP values inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed using standard cost which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolete or impaired balances.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment HP states property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. HP capitalizes additions and improvements and expenses maintenance and repairs as incurred. Depreciation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are five to 40 years for buildings and improvements and three to 15 years for machinery and equipment. HP depreciates leasehold improvements over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. HP depreciates equipment held for lease over the initial term of the lease to the equipment’s estimated residual value. On retirement or disposition, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets with any gain or loss recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Goodwill	Goodwill HP reviews goodwill for impairment annually during its fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. HP can opt to perform a qualitative assessment to test a reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment or HP can directly perform the two-step impairment test. Based on the qualitative assessment, if HP determines that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) to be less than its carrying amount, the two-step impairment test will be performed. In the first step of the impairment test, HP compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount with the fair values derived most significantly from the income approach, and to a lesser extent, the market approach. Under the income approach, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. HP bases cash flow projections on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. HP bases the discount rate on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the reporting unit’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, HP estimates fair value based on market multiples of revenue and earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit. HP weights the fair value derived from the market approach depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. When market comparables are not meaningful or not available, HP estimates the fair value of a reporting unit using only the income approach. In order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair value of HP’s reporting units, HP compares the aggregate reporting unit fair value to HP’s market capitalization on an overall basis and calculates an implied control premium (the excess of the sum of the reporting units’ fair value over HP’s market capitalization on an overall basis). HP evaluates the control premium by comparing it to observable control premiums from recent comparable transactions. If the implied control premium is determined to not be reasonable in light of these recent transactions, HP reevaluates its reporting unit fair values, which may result in an adjustment to the discount rate and/or other assumptions. This reevaluation could result in a change to the estimated fair value for certain or all reporting units. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then HP performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In the second step, HP measures the reporting unit’s assets, including any unrecognized intangible assets, liabilities and non-controlling interests at fair value in a hypothetical analysis to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill for the reporting unit in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is less than its carrying amount, the difference is recorded as an impairment loss.
Debt and Marketable Equity Securities Investments	Debt and Marketable Equity Securities Investments Debt and marketable equity securities are generally considered available-for-sale and are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized gains and losses for available-for-sale securities are calculated based on the specific identification method and included in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. HP monitors its investment portfolio for potential impairment on a quarterly basis. When the carrying amount of an investment in debt securities exceeds its fair value and the decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary (i.e., when HP does not intend to sell the debt securities and it is not more likely than not that HP will be required to sell the debt securities prior to anticipated recovery of its amortized cost basis), HP records an impairment charge to Interest and other, net in the amount of the credit loss and the remaining amount, if any, is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Derivatives	Derivatives HP uses derivative instruments, primarily forwards, swaps, and at times, options, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. HP also may use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. HP does not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 11, “Financial Instruments” for a full description of HP’s derivative financial instrument activities and related accounting policies.
Loss Contingencies	Loss Contingencies HP is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP records a liability for contingencies when it believes it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. See Note 15, “Litigation and Contingencies” for a full description of HP’s loss contingencies and related accounting policies.
Discontinued Operations	After the Separation, HP no longer consolidates the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise within its financial results of continuing operations. For all the periods prior to the Separation, the financial results of Hewlett Packard Enterprise are presented as net earnings from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Segment Information	The accounting policies HP uses to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used by the company in preparing these financial statements. HP derives the results of the business segments directly from its internal management reporting system. Segment net revenue includes revenues from sales to external customers and intersegment revenues that reflect transactions between the segments on an arm’s-length basis. HP’s consolidated net revenue is derived and reported after the elimination of intersegment revenues from such arrangements. Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2016, HP implemented a reporting change to its segment operating results. This reporting change resulted in the exclusion of retirement related credits representing the market related components of pension and post-retirement benefits such as interest expense, expected return on plan assets, and actuarial gain (loss) amortization (“Market related retirement credits”). The reporting change had an immaterial impact to previously reported segment net revenue and earnings from operations and no impact to previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from continuing operations, net earnings or net earnings per share. HP does not allocate certain operating expenses (credits), which it manages at the corporate level, to its segments. These unallocated amounts include certain corporate governance costs and market related retirement credits, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and other charges, acquisition and other related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges (credits) and intersegment eliminations.
Fair Value	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair Value Hierarchy HP uses valuation techniques that are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are developed using market data such as publicly available information and reflect the assumptions market participants would use, while unobservable inputs are developed using the best information available about the assumptions market participants would use. Assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs. Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to observable inputs and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Valuation Techniques Cash Equivalents and Investments: HP holds time deposits, money market funds, mutual funds, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. HP values cash equivalents and equity investments using quoted market prices, alternative pricing sources, including NAV, or models utilizing market observable inputs. The fair value of debt investments was based on quoted market prices or model-driven valuations using inputs primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data, and, in certain instances, valuation models that utilize assumptions which cannot be corroborated with observable market data. Derivative Instruments: HP uses forward contracts, interest rate and total return swaps and at times, option contracts to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. HP uses industry standard valuation models to measure fair value. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves, HP and counterparty credit risk, foreign exchange rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies and interest rates. See Note 11, “Financial Instruments” for a further discussion of HP’s use of derivative instruments. Other Fair Value Disclosures Short- and Long-Term Debt: HP estimates the fair value of its debt primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities, and considering its own credit risk. The portion of HP’s debt that is hedged is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an amount equal to the debt’s carrying amount and a fair value adjustment representing changes in the fair value of the hedged debt obligations arising from movements in benchmark interest rates. The estimated fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt was $7.1 billion at October 31, 2016 compared to its carrying amount of $6.8 billion at that date. The estimated fair value of HP’s short- and long-term debt approximated its carrying value of $8.9 billion at October 31, 2015. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, short- and long-term debt would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Other Financial Instruments: For the balance of HP’s financial instruments, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial liabilities included in other accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these other financial instruments would be classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Non-Financial Assets: HP’s non-marketable equity investments and non-financial assets, such as intangible assets, goodwill and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value in the period an impairment charge is recognized. If measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these would generally be classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Earnings Per Share	HP calculates basic net EPS using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net EPS includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock awards, stock options, performance-based awards and shares purchased under the 2011 ESPP.
Warranties	Warranties HP accrues the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. HP engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers; however, contractual warranty terms, repair costs, product call rates, average cost per call, current period product shipments and ongoing product failure rates, as well as specific product class failures outside of HP’s baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Financial Results of Discontinued Operations	The following table presents the financial results of HP’s discontinued operations: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue $ — $ 51,892 $ 54,803 Cost of revenue (1) — 37,072 39,408 Expenses (2) 201 13,269 12,466 Interest and other, net (3)(4) (208 ) 351 235 Earnings from discontinued operations before taxes $ 7 $ 1,200 $ 2,694 Provision for taxes (4) (177 ) (364 ) (605 ) Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations $ (170 ) $ 836 $ 2,089 (1) Cost of products, cost of services and financing interest. (2) Expenses for fiscal year 2016 were primarily related to separation costs. (3) In fiscal years 2015 and 2014, allocation of interest to Hewlett Packard Enterprise was based on using the average effective interest rate of the debt assumed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the debt repaid as part of the Separation. In fiscal year 2015, Interest and other, net also includes loss from the early extinguishment of debt in connection with the review of HP’s capital structure and the Separation. (4) In connection with the TMA, Interest and other, net for fiscal year 2016 includes $208 million of changes in the tax indemnifications amounts and Provision for taxes for fiscal year 2016 includes $201 million of the tax impact relating to the changes described above. For more information on tax indemnifications and the TMA, see Note 7, “Taxes on Earnings”. The following table presents the significant non-cash items and capital expenditures of HP’s discontinued operations: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2015 2014 In millions Depreciation and amortization $ 3,657 $ 3,861 Purchases of property, plant and equipment $ 3,020 $ 3,228 The following table presents assets and liabilities that were transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as of November 1, 2015 and are presented as discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2015: In millions Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,849 Accounts receivable 8,538 Financing receivables 2,918 Inventory 2,197 Other current assets 7,090 Total current assets of discontinued operations $ 30,592 Property, plant and equipment $ 9,598 Goodwill 27,261 Long-term financing receivables and other non-current assets 9,472 Total non-current assets of discontinued operations $ 46,331 Notes payable and short-term borrowings $ 691 Accounts payable 5,762 Employee compensation and benefits 2,861 Taxes on earnings 587 Deferred revenue 5,148 Other accrued liabilities 6,472 Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 21,521 Long-term debt $ 15,103 Other non-current liabilities 7,346 Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 22,449

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Operating Results from Continuing Operations	Segment Operating Results from Continuing Operations Personal Printing Corporate Total Intersegment Total 2016 Net revenue $ 29,987 $ 18,260 $ 7 $ 48,254 $ (16 ) $ 48,238 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 1,150 $ 3,128 $ (98 ) $ 4,180 2015 Net revenue $ 31,520 $ 21,232 $ 20 $ 52,772 $ (1,309 ) $ 51,463 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 1,022 $ 3,765 $ (43 ) $ 4,744 2014 Net revenue $ 34,387 $ 23,211 $ 296 $ 57,894 $ (1,243 ) $ 56,651 Earnings from continuing operations $ 1,265 $ 4,161 $ 157 $ 5,583
Reconciliation of Segment Operating Results to Consolidated Results	The reconciliation of segment operating results to HP consolidated results was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue: Total segments $ 48,254 $ 52,772 $ 57,894 Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other (16 ) (1,309 ) (1,243 ) Total HP consolidated net revenue $ 48,238 $ 51,463 $ 56,651 Earnings from continuing operations before taxes: Total segment earnings from operations $ 4,180 $ 4,744 $ 5,583 Corporate and unallocated costs and eliminations (42 ) (504 ) (826 ) Stock-based compensation expense (182 ) (212 ) (196 ) Amortization of intangible assets (16 ) (102 ) (129 ) Acquisition and other related charges (7 ) — — Restructuring and other charges (205 ) (63 ) (176 ) Defined benefit plan settlement (charges) credits (179 ) 57 — Interest and other, net 212 (388 ) (393 ) Total earnings from continuing operations before taxes $ 3,761 $ 3,532 $ 3,863
Reconciliation of Segment Assets to Consolidated Assets from Continuing Operations	Total assets by segment and the reconciliation of segment assets to HP consolidated assets from continuing operations were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Personal Systems $ 10,686 $ 11,240 Printing 9,959 10,687 Corporate Investments 1 9 Corporate and unallocated assets 8,364 8,023 Total assets from continuing operations $ 29,010 $ 29,959
Schedule of Net Revenue by Geographical Areas	Net revenue by country in which HP operates was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions United States $ 18,042 $ 17,746 $ 18,229 Other countries 30,196 33,717 38,422 Total net revenue $ 48,238 $ 51,463 $ 56,651
Schedule of Net Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographical Areas	Net property, plant and equipment by country in which HP operates was as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions United States $ 737 $ 650 Singapore 314 325 Malaysia 170 105 Israel 155 157 Other countries 360 255 Total net property, plant and equipment $ 1,736 $ 1,492
Schedule of Net Revenue by Segment and Business Unit	Net revenue by segment and business unit was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Notebooks $ 16,982 $ 17,271 $ 17,540 Desktops 9,956 10,941 13,197 Workstations 1,870 2,018 2,218 Other 1,179 1,290 1,432 Personal Systems 29,987 31,520 34,387 Supplies 11,875 13,979 14,917 Commercial Hardware 5,131 5,466 6,035 Consumer Hardware 1,254 1,787 2,259 Printing 18,260 21,232 23,211 Corporate Investments 7 20 296 Total segment net revenue 48,254 52,772 57,894 Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other (16 ) (1,309 ) (1,243 ) Total net revenue $ 48,238 $ 51,463 $ 56,651

Restructuring and Other Charg29

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Cost Saving Plan Activities	HP’s restructuring activities in fiscal years 2016 and 2015 summarized by plan were as follows: Fiscal 2017 Plan Fiscal 2015 Plan Fiscal 2012 Plan Severance Severance and PRP (1) Infrastructure and other Severance and EER (2) Infrastructure and other Total In millions Accrued balance as of October 31, 2014 $ — $ — $ — $ 218 $ 7 $ 225 Charges — 39 — 23 1 63 Cash payments — — — (216 ) (4 ) (220 ) Non-cash and other adjustments — — — (4 ) (1 ) (5 ) Accrued balance as of October 31, 2015 — 39 — 21 3 63 Charges 24 117 27 7 — 175 Cash payments — (122 ) (4 ) (30 ) (1 ) (157 ) Non-cash and other adjustments — (13 ) (19 ) 9 — (23 ) Accrued balance as of October 31, 2016 $ 24 $ 21 $ 4 $ 7 $ 2 $ 58 Total costs incurred to date as of October 31, 2016 $ 24 $ 156 $ 27 $ 1,074 $ 44 $ 1,325 Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets: Other accrued liabilities $ 24 $ 21 $ 4 $ 7 $ 1 $ 57 Other non-current liabilities $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 (1) PRP represents Phased Retirement Program. (2) EER represents Enhanced Early Retirement.

Retirement and Post-Retiremen30

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit (Credit) Cost Recognized	The components of HP’s pension and post-retirement benefit cost (credit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Service cost $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 47 $ 208 $ 234 $ 1 $ 5 $ 5 Interest cost 543 556 554 20 289 454 20 28 32 Expected return on plan assets (732 ) (849 ) (811 ) (36 ) (601 ) (776 ) (33 ) (39 ) (34 ) Amortization and deferrals: Actuarial loss (gain) 55 52 13 28 213 236 (12 ) (11 ) (10 ) Prior service benefit (credit) — — — (3 ) (15 ) (21 ) (17 ) (19 ) (41 ) Net periodic benefit (credit) cost (134 ) (240 ) (243 ) 56 94 127 (41 ) (36 ) (48 ) Curtailment gain — — — (1 ) — (6 ) — — — Settlement loss (gain) 180 (79 ) 1 3 — 4 — — — Special termination benefits — — — — 7 11 4 1 32 Plan expense (credit) allocation (1) — — — — 25 (6 ) — 28 18 Total benefit cost (credit) from continuing operations $ 46 $ (319 ) $ (242 ) $ 58 $ 126 $ 130 $ (37 ) $ (7 ) $ 2 Summary of total benefit (credit) cost: Continuing operations $ 46 $ (319 ) $ (242 ) $ 58 $ 126 $ 130 $ (37 ) $ (7 ) $ 2 Discontinued operations — 236 17 — 105 125 — (28 ) (18 ) Total benefit cost (credit) $ 46 $ (83 ) $ (225 ) $ 58 $ 231 $ 255 $ (37 ) $ (35 ) $ (16 ) (1) Plan expense (credit) allocation relates to the employees of HP covered under Hewlett Packard Enterprise plans or employees of Hewlett Packard Enterprise covered under HP plans.
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Total Periodic Benefit (Credit) Cost	The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the total periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement Discount rate 4.4 % 4.4 % 4.9 % 2.3 % 3.0 % 3.9 % 3.6 % 3.6 % 3.9 % Expected increase in compensation levels 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.5 % 2.4 % 2.4 % — — — Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.9 % 7.2 % 7.7 % 5.6 % 6.9 % 7.0 % 8.0 % 9.0 % 8.9 %
Schedule of Funded Status of Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	The funded status of the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans was as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of assets — beginning of year $ 11,077 $ 11,979 $ 853 $ 12,472 $ 434 $ 458 Acquisition/addition of plans — (1 ) — 9 — — Actual return on plan assets 736 506 (14 ) 547 11 45 Employer contributions 32 8 20 487 18 38 Participant contributions — — 10 48 48 57 Benefits paid (339 ) (301 ) (15 ) (297 ) (121 ) (124 ) Settlement (1,330 ) (1,114 ) (9 ) (9 ) — — Currency impact — — 4 (737 ) — — Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise — — (157 ) (11,667 ) (1) — (40 ) (1) Fair value of assets — end of year $ 10,176 $ 11,077 $ 692 $ 853 $ 390 $ 434 Change in benefits obligation Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year $ 12,709 $ 13,386 $ 1,082 $ 13,885 $ 597 $ 840 Acquisition/addition of plans — (1 ) (2 ) 4 — — Service cost — 1 47 208 1 5 Interest cost 543 556 20 289 20 28 Participant contributions — — 10 48 48 57 Actuarial loss (gain) 561 (170 ) 120 48 16 (49 ) Benefits paid (339 ) (301 ) (15 ) (297 ) (121 ) (126 ) Plan amendments — — — (7 ) (30 ) — Curtailment — — (1 ) — — — Settlement (1,330 ) (1,114 ) (9 ) (9 ) — — Special termination benefits — — — 7 4 1 Currency impact — — (4 ) (825 ) — (9 ) Transfers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise — 365 (2) — — — — Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise — (13 ) (1) (128 ) (12,269 ) (1) — (150 ) (1) Projected benefit obligation — end of year $ 12,144 $ 12,709 $ 1,120 $ 1,082 $ 535 $ 597 Funded status at end of year $ (1,968 ) $ (1,632 ) $ (428 ) $ (229 ) $ (145 ) $ (163 ) Accumulated benefit obligation $ 12,144 $ 12,708 $ 1,013 $ 989 — — (1) In fiscal year 2015, in connection with the Separation, HP transferred plan assets and liabilities from HP’s plans to establish the Hewlett Packard Enterprise plans. (2) In October 2015, in connection with the Separation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise transferred to HP three unfunded non-qualified U.S. defined benefit plans.
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Projected Benefit Obligations	The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement Discount rate 4.0 % 4.4 % 1.6 % 2.3 % 3.4 % 3.6 % Expected increase in compensation levels 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.7 % 2.5 % — —
Schedule of Net Amounts of Noncurrent Assets and Current and Noncurrent Liabilities for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	The net amounts of non-current assets and current and non-current liabilities for HP’s defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans recognized on HP’s Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Non-current assets $ — $ — $ 17 $ 37 $ — $ — Current liabilities (33 ) (35 ) (5 ) (4 ) (9 ) (43 ) Non-current liabilities (1,935 ) (1,597 ) (440 ) (262 ) (136 ) (120 ) Funded status at end of year $ (1,968 ) $ (1,632 ) $ (428 ) $ (229 ) $ (145 ) $ (163 )
Summary of Pre-Tax Net Actuarial Loss (Gain) and Prior Service Benefit Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	The following table summarizes the pre-tax net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service benefit recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans. As of October 31, 2016 U.S. Defined Non U.S. Defined Post-Retirement In millions Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 1,702 $ 456 $ (105 ) Prior service benefit — (21 ) (112 ) Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain) $ 1,702 $ 435 $ (217 )
Summary of Net Actuarial Loss (Gain) and Prior Service Benefit Expected to be Amortized	The following table summarizes HP’s pre-tax net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service benefit that are expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) and recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) during the next fiscal year. U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans In millions Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 73 $ 39 $ (10 ) Prior service benefit — (3 ) (19 ) Total expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ 73 $ 36 $ (29 )
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets	Defined benefit plans with projected benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined In millions Aggregate fair value of plan assets $ 10,176 $ 11,077 $ 626 $ 418 Aggregate projected benefit obligation $ 12,144 $ 12,709 $ 1,070 $ 684
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets	Defined benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Non-U.S. Defined In millions Aggregate fair value of plan assets $ 10,176 $ 11,077 $ 619 $ 409 Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation $ 12,144 $ 12,708 $ 960 $ 609
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets by Asset Category	The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2015 . As of October 31, 2015 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Asset Category: Equity securities (1) $ 2,100 $ 60 $ — $ 2,160 $ 120 $ 97 $ 15 $ 232 $ — $ 1 $ — $ 1 Debt securities (2) Corporate — 3,198 31 3,229 — 260 — 260 — 28 — 28 Government — 1,712 — 1,712 — 59 — 59 — 39 — 39 Alternative Investments (3) — — 1,291 1,291 — 2 16 18 — — 253 253 Common Contractual Funds (4) — 1,837 — 1,837 — 182 — 182 — — — — Real Estate Funds — — — — 2 25 — 27 — — — — Insurance Group Annuity Contracts — — — — — 5 3 8 — — — — Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities (5) — 756 — 756 — 4 — 4 — 59 — 59 Registered Investment Companies (6) 38 176 — 214 30 — — 30 52 3 — 55 Cash and Cash Equivalents (7) 5 71 — 76 18 — — 18 4 3 — 7 Other (8) (153 ) (45 ) — (198 ) 7 1 7 15 (8 ) — — (8 ) Total $ 1,990 $ 7,765 $ 1,322 $ 11,077 $ 177 $ 635 $ 41 $ 853 $ 48 $ 133 $ 253 $ 434 (1) Investments in publicly-traded equity securities are valued using the closing price on the measurement date as reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded. (2) The fair value for corporate, government and asset-backed debt securities is based on observable inputs of comparable market transactions. For corporate and government debt securities traded on active exchanges, fair value is based on observable quoted prices. Also included in this category is debt issued by national, state and local governments and agencies. (3) Alternative Investments primarily include private equities and hedge funds. The valuation of alternative investments, such as limited partnerships and joint ventures, may require significant management judgment. For alternative investments, valuation is based on NAV as reported by the Asset Manager and adjusted for cash flows, if necessary. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors are reviewed by management, including but not limited to the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager. Depending on the amount of management judgment, the lack of near-term liquidity, and the absence of quoted market prices, these assets are classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Further, depending on how quickly HP can redeem its hedge fund investments, and the extent of any adjustments to NAV, hedge funds are classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. • Private equities include limited partnerships such as equity, buyout, venture capital, real estate and other similar funds that invest in the United States and internationally where foreign currencies are hedged. • Hedge funds include limited partnerships that invest both long and short primarily in common stocks and credit, relative value, event driven equity, distressed debt and macro strategies. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks and bonds, and from a net long position to a net short position. (4) The Common Contractual Fund is an investment arrangement in which institutional investors pool their assets. Units may be acquired in six different sub-funds focused on equities, fixed income, alternative investments and emerging markets. Each sub-fund is invested in accordance with the fund’s investment objective and units are issued in relation to each sub-fund. While the sub-funds are not publicly traded, the custodian strikes a net asset value either once or twice a month, depending on the sub-fund. These assets are valued at NAV and classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (5) Department of Labor 103-12 IE (Investment Entity) designation is for plan assets held by two or more unrelated employee benefit plans which includes limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships. Common collective trusts, interests in 103-12 entities and registered investment companies are valued at NAV. The valuation for some of these assets requires judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, and these assets are generally classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (6) Includes publicly and privately traded Registered Investment Entities. (7) Includes cash and cash equivalents such as short-term marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds, which are valued based on NAV. Other assets were classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input (e.g., quoted prices and observable inputs) that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety. (8) Includes primarily unsettled transactions, international insured contracts, and derivative instruments. Such unsettled transactions relate primarily to fixed income securities settled in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. The table below sets forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2016 . Refer to Note 10, “Fair Value” for details on fair value hierarchy. As of October 31, 2016 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Asset Category: Equity securities (1) $ 1,716 $ 59 $ — $ 1,775 $ 122 $ 4 $ 7 $ 133 $ — $ 1 $ — $ 1 Debt securities (2) Corporate — 3,132 — 3,132 — 124 — 124 — 26 — 26 Government — 1,782 — 1,782 — 26 — 26 — 42 — 42 Alternative Investments (3) — — 1,027 1,027 — 2 11 13 — — 219 219 Common Contractual Funds (4) — 1,834 — 1,834 — 277 — 277 — — — — Real Estate Funds — — — — 1 24 — 25 — — — — Insurance Group Annuity Contracts — — — — — 2 1 3 — — — — Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities (5) — 639 — 639 — 11 — 11 — 51 — 51 Registered Investment Companies (6) 20 103 — 123 30 — — 30 54 4 — 58 Cash and Cash Equivalents (7) 4 52 — 56 18 — — 18 — 5 — 5 Other (8) (169 ) (23 ) — (192 ) 7 16 9 32 (12 ) — — (12 ) Total $ 1,571 $ 7,578 $ 1,027 $ 10,176 $ 178 $ 486 $ 28 $ 692 $ 42 $ 129 $ 219 $ 390 (1) Investments in publicly-traded equity securities are valued using the closing price on the measurement date as reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded. (2) The fair value for corporate, government and asset-backed debt securities is based on observable inputs of comparable market transactions. For corporate and government debt securities traded on active exchanges, fair value is based on observable quoted prices. Also included in this category is debt issued by national, state and local governments and agencies. (3) Alternative Investments primarily include private equities and hedge funds. The valuation of alternative investments, such as limited partnerships and joint ventures, may require significant management judgment. For alternative investments, valuation is based on net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by the Asset Manager and adjusted for cash flows, if necessary. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors are reviewed by management, including but not limited to the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager. Depending on the amount of management judgment, the lack of near-term liquidity, and the absence of quoted market prices, these assets are classified in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Further, depending on how quickly HP can redeem its hedge fund investments, and the extent of any adjustments to NAV, hedge funds are classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. • Private equities include limited partnerships such as equity, buyout, venture capital, real estate and other similar funds that invest in the United States and internationally where foreign currencies are hedged. • Hedge funds include limited partnerships that invest both long and short primarily in common stocks and credit, relative value, event driven equity, distressed debt and macro strategies. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks and bonds, and from a net long position to a net short position. (4) The Common Contractual Fund is an investment arrangement in which institutional investors pool their assets. Units may be acquired in six different sub-funds focused on equities, fixed income, alternative investments and emerging markets. Each sub-fund is invested in accordance with the fund’s investment objective and units are issued in relation to each sub-fund. While the sub-funds are not publicly traded, the custodian strikes a net asset value either once or twice a month, depending on the sub-fund. These assets are valued at NAV and classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (5) Department of Labor 103-12 IE (Investment Entity) designation is for plan assets held by two or more unrelated employee benefit plans which includes limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships. Common collective trusts, interests in 103-12 entities and registered investment companies are valued at NAV. The valuation for some of these assets requires judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, and these assets are generally classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (6) Includes publicly and privately traded Registered Investment Entities. (7) Includes cash and cash equivalents such as short-term marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds, which are valued based on NAV. Other assets were classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input (e.g., quoted prices and observable inputs) that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety. (8) Includes primarily unsettled transactions, international insured contracts, and derivative instruments. Such unsettled transactions relate primarily to fixed income securities settled in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value Measurements of Level 3 Investments	Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments were as follows: For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Corporate Alternative Investments Total Non U.S. Alternative Investments Insurance Other Total Alternative Investments In millions Beginning balance at October 31, 2014 $ 7 $ 1,409 $ 1,416 $ 80 $ 160 $ 35 $ — $ 275 $ 272 Actual return on plan assets: Relating to assets still held at the reporting date — (26 ) (26 ) (13 ) (6 ) (7 ) — (26 ) (2 ) Relating to assets sold during the period — 144 144 — (21 ) — — (21 ) 46 Purchases, sales, and settlements (net) 24 (236 ) (212 ) — (77 ) — — (77 ) (63 ) Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 — — — (52 ) (40 ) (25 ) 7 (110 ) — Ending balance at October 31, 2015 $ 31 $ 1,291 $ 1,322 $ 15 $ 16 $ 3 $ 7 $ 41 $ 253 Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments were as follows: For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016 U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Corporate Alternative Investments Total Non U.S. Alternative Investments Insurance Other Total Alternative Investments In millions Beginning balance at October 31, 2015 $ 31 $ 1,291 $ 1,322 $ 15 $ 16 $ 3 $ 7 $ 41 $ 253 Actual return on plan assets: Relating to assets still held at the reporting date — (128 ) (128 ) — — — — — (9 ) Relating to assets sold during the period — 131 131 — — — — — 14 Purchases, sales, and settlements (net) (9 ) (267 ) (276 ) — — — — — (39 ) Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 (22 ) — (22 ) (8 ) (5 ) (2 ) 2 (13 ) — Ending balance at October 31, 2016 $ — $ 1,027 $ 1,027 $ 7 $ 11 $ 1 $ 9 $ 28 $ 219
Schedule of Weighted-Average Target Asset Allocations Across Benefit Plans	Refer to the fair value hierarchy table above for actual assets allocations across the benefit plans. The weighted-average target asset allocations across the benefit plans represented in the fair value tables above were as follows: 2016 Target Allocation Asset Category U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Post-Retirement Equity-related investments 53.9 % 44.3 % 67.7 % Debt securities 46.1 % 38.8 % 29.2 % Real estate — 6.2 % 2.0 % Cash and cash equivalents — 2.7 % 1.1 % Other — 8.0 % — Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Schedule of Estimated Future Benefits Payments for Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans	As of October 31, 2016 , HP estimates that the future benefits payments for the retirement and post-retirement plans are as follows: Fiscal year U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Post-Retirement Benefit Plans In millions 2017 $ 687 $ 27 $ 80 2018 635 24 61 2019 648 28 51 2020 674 29 47 2021 702 28 44 Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2026 3,685 188 167

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense and the Resulting Tax Benefits	Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits for continuing operations were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Stock-based compensation expense $ 182 $ 212 $ 196 Income tax benefit (63 ) (62 ) (65 ) Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 119 $ 150 $ 131
Weighted-Average Fair Value and Assumptions Used to Measure Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units	The weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value of restricted stock units subject to performance-adjusted vesting conditions in the Monte Carlo simulation model were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ 13 $ 47 $ 37 Expected volatility (2) 32.5 % 33.6 % 24.8 % Risk-free interest rate (3) 1.2 % 1.0 % 0.4 % Expected performance period in years (4) 2.9 2.9 1.3 (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on performance-adjusted restricted stock units granted during the period. (2) The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from HP’s common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected performance period was estimated based on the length of the remaining performance period from the grant date.
Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Activity	A summary of restricted stock awards activity is as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 Shares Weighted- Shares Weighted- Shares Weighted- In thousands In thousands In thousands Outstanding at beginning of year 29,717 $ 32 40,808 $ 24 32,262 $ 21 Granted and assumed through acquisition 29,286 $ 10 26,991 $ 35 26,036 $ 28 Vested (4,161 ) $ 13 (34,177 ) $ 26 (14,253 ) $ 24 Awards cancelled due to Separation (23,926 ) $ 32 — $ — — $ — Forfeited (2,206 ) $ 14 (3,905 ) $ 29 (3,237 ) $ 22 Outstanding at end of year 28,710 $ 13 29,717 $ 32 40,808 $ 24
Weighted-Average Fair Value and Assumptions Used to Measure Fair Value of Stock Options	The weighted-average fair value and the assumptions used to measure fair value were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average fair value (1) $ 4 $ 8 $ 7 Expected volatility (2) 36.2 % 26.8 % 33.1 % Risk-free interest rate (3) 1.8 % 1.7 % 1.8 % Expected dividend yield (4) 3.5 % 1.8 % 2.1 % Expected term in years (5) 6.0 5.9 5.7 (1) The weighted-average fair value was based on stock options granted during the period. (2) For all awards granted in fiscal year 2016, expected volatility was estimated using the leverage-adjusted average of the term-matching volatilities of peer companies due to the lack of volume of forward traded options, which precluded the use of implied volatility. For all awards granted in fiscal year 2015, expected volatility was estimated using the implied volatility derived from options traded on HP’s common stock. For awards granted in fiscal year 2014, expected volatility for awards subject to service-based vesting was estimated using the implied volatility derived from options traded on HP’s common stock, whereas for performance-contingent awards, expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility of HP’s common stock. (3) The risk-free interest rate was estimated based on the yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues. (4) The expected dividend yield represents a constant dividend yield applied for the duration of the expected term of the award. (5) For awards subject to service-based vesting, due to the lack of historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns of the post-Separation employee base, the expected term was estimated using a simplified method for all awards granted in fiscal year 2016 and the expected term was estimated using historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns for all awards granted in fiscal years 2015 and 2014; and for performance-contingent awards, the expected term represents an output from the lattice model.
Summary of Stock Options Activity	A summary of stock options activity is as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate In In years In In In years In In In years In Outstanding at beginning of year 36,278 $ 26 57,853 $ 27 84,042 $ 27 Granted and assumed through acquisitions 25,425 $ 6 9,086 $ 36 9,575 $ 28 Exercised (4,714 ) $ 8 (12,845 ) $ 19 (11,145 ) $ 18 Awards cancelled due to Separation (26,252 ) $ 26 — $ — — $ — Forfeited/cancelled/expired (2,519 ) $ 17 (17,816 ) $ 40 (24,619 ) $ 31 Outstanding at end of year 28,218 $ 12 5.0 $ 73 36,278 $ 26 5.1 $ 153 57,853 $ 27 4.3 $ 629 Vested and expected to vest at end of year 26,850 $ 12 4.9 $ 71 34,973 $ 26 5.0 $ 152 54,166 $ 27 4.1 $ 571 Exercisable at end of year 15,418 $ 11 3.7 $ 62 25,630 $ 24 4.4 $ 146 30,459 $ 33 2.3 $ 197
Summary of Significant Ranges of Outstanding and Exercisable Stock Options	The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable stock options: As of October 31, 2016 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Prices Shares Weighted- Weighted- Shares Weighted- In thousands In years In thousands $0-$9.99 4,970 3.8 $ 7 4,964 $ 7 $10-$19.99 23,012 5.3 $ 14 10,218 $ 13 $20-$29.99 236 1.9 $ 23 236 $ 23 28,218 5.0 $ 12 15,418 $ 11
Schedule of Shares Available for Future Grant and Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	Shares available for future grant and shares reserved for future issuance under the stock-based incentive compensation plans and the 2011 ESPP were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In thousands Shares available for future grant 453,865 215,949 246,852 Shares reserved for future issuance 510,176 276,481 344,848

Taxes on Earnings (Tables)

Taxes on Earnings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Components of Earnings	The domestic and foreign components of earnings from continuing operations before taxes were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions U.S. $ 468 $ 216 $ 1,511 Non-U.S. 3,293 3,316 2,352 $ 3,761 $ 3,532 $ 3,863
Schedule of (Benefit from) Provision for Taxes on Earnings	The provision for (benefit from) taxes on earnings from continuing operations was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions U.S. federal taxes: Current $ 439 $ (2,206 ) $ 232 Deferred 470 1,069 128 Non-U.S. taxes: Current 288 431 598 Deferred (123 ) 76 (26 ) State taxes: Current (35 ) 362 129 Deferred 56 82 (122 ) $ 1,095 $ (186 ) $ 939
Schedule of Differences Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and HP's Effective Tax Rate	The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and HP’s effective tax rate were as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from continuing operations 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes from continuing operations, net of federal tax benefit 1.1 % (6.1 )% 0.5 % Lower rates in other jurisdictions, net (9.3 )% (1.2 )% (11.6 )% Research and development (“R&D”) credit (2.4 )% (0.2 )% (0.2 )% Valuation allowances (1.2 )% (48.0 )% — Uncertain tax positions 11.7 % 11.1 % (1.6 )% Indemnification Related Items (4.1 )% — — Other, net (1.7 )% 4.1 % 2.2 % 29.1 % (5.3 )% 24.3 %
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 6,546 $ 1,545 $ 1,284 Increases: For current year’s tax positions 468 2,102 166 For prior years’ tax positions 4,004 5,208 323 Decreases: For prior years’ tax positions (62 ) (2,063 ) (113 ) Statute of limitations expirations — (46 ) (41 ) Settlements with taxing authorities (98 ) (200 ) (74 ) Balance at end of year $ 10,858 $ 6,546 $ 1,545
Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities	The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 Deferred Deferred Deferred Deferred In millions Loss and credit carryforwards $ 8,725 $ — $ 7,395 $ (14 ) Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries — (5,179 ) — (5,112 ) Inventory valuation — (12 ) 5 — Intercompany transactions—profit in inventory — — 7 (110 ) Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory 2,560 — 2,069 — Fixed assets 274 — 692 (420 ) Warranty 248 — 386 (6 ) Employee and retiree benefits 592 — 1,728 (689 ) Accounts receivable allowance 117 — 100 — Intangible assets 23 (213 ) — (126 ) Restructuring and other 17 — 19 — Deferred revenue 206 — 201 (2 ) Other 399 (99 ) 500 (116 ) Gross deferred tax assets and liabilities 13,161 (5,503 ) 13,102 (6,595 ) Valuation allowances (8,520 ) — (7,114 ) — Net deferred tax assets and liabilities $ 4,641 $ (5,503 ) $ 5,988 $ (6,595 ) Current and long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Current deferred tax assets $ — $ 1,047 Current deferred tax liabilities — (57 ) Long-term deferred tax assets 254 216 Long-term deferred tax liabilities (1,116 ) (1,813 ) Total $ (862 ) $ (607 )
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets for Various Tax Credit Carryforwards	As of October 31, 2016, HP had recorded deferred tax assets for various tax credit carryforwards as follows: Carryforward Valuation Initial In millions U.S. foreign tax credits $ 6 $ — 2022 U.S. R&D and other credits 2 — 2017 Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions 256 (137 ) 2017 Balance at end of year $ 264 $ (137 )
Schedule of Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance and Changes	The deferred tax asset valuation allowance and changes were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 7,114 $ 8,231 $ 8,196 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,421 (2,183 ) (14 ) Other comprehensive income, currency translation and charges to other accounts (15 ) 1,066 49 Balance at end of year $ 8,520 $ 7,114 $ 8,231

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net	Accounts Receivable, Net As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Accounts receivable $ 4,221 $ 4,905 Allowance for doubtful accounts (107 ) (80 ) $ 4,114 $ 4,825
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Related to Accounts Receivable	The allowance for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 80 $ 106 $ 182 Provision for doubtful accounts 65 19 (25 ) Deductions, net of recoveries (38 ) (45 ) (51 ) Balance at end of year $ 107 $ 80 $ 106
Schedule of Revolving Short-Term Financing Arrangements	The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements: As of October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 93 $ 271 $ 102 Trade receivables sold 8,222 6,512 5,680 Cash receipts (8,160 ) (6,671 ) (5,491 ) Foreign currency and other (6 ) (19 ) (20 ) Balance at end of year $ 149 $ 93 $ 271
Inventory	Inventory As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Finished goods $ 3,103 $ 2,820 Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies 1,381 1,468 $ 4,484 $ 4,288
Other Current Assets	Other Current Assets As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Value-added taxes receivable $ 795 $ 942 Supplier and other receivables 1,700 1,316 Prepaid and other current assets 1,087 1,193 Deferred tax assets (1) — 1,047 $ 3,582 $ 4,498 (1) Effective November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” and as a result classified all deferred assets and liabilities as non-current.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Land, buildings and leasehold improvements $ 2,421 $ 2,272 Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease 3,663 3,459 6,084 5,731 Accumulated depreciation (4,348 ) (4,239 ) $ 1,736 $ 1,492
Other Non-Current Assets	Other Non-Current Assets As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Tax indemnifications receivable (1) $ 1,591 $ — Deferred tax assets (2) 254 216 Other 1,339 1,376 $ 3,184 $ 1,592 (1) In connection with the TMA discussed under Note 7, “Taxes on Earnings”. (2) Effective November 1, 2015, HP prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” and as a result classified all deferred assets and liabilities as non-current.
Other Accrued Liabilities	Other Accrued Liabilities As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Other accrued taxes $ 755 $ 1,007 Warranty 729 871 Sales and marketing programs 2,312 2,181 Other 1,922 2,182 $ 5,718 $ 6,241
Other Non-Current Liabilities	Other Non-Current Liabilities As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities $ 2,705 $ 2,203 Deferred tax liability 1,116 1,813 Tax liability 1,910 1,803 Deferred revenue 865 812 Other 737 783 $ 7,333 $ 7,414

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Allocation and Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill	Goodwill allocated to HP’s reportable segments and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows: Personal Printing Total In millions Balance at October 31, 2014 (1) $ 2,588 $ 3,103 $ 5,691 Dispositions — (11 ) (11 ) Balance at October 31, 2015 (1) 2,588 3,092 5,680 Acquisitions 5 — 5 Dispositions (2) — (63 ) (63 ) Balance at October 31, 2016 (1) $ 2,593 $ 3,029 $ 5,622 (1) Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of $0.8 billion related to Corporate Investments. (2) Divestiture of technology assets, including licensing and distribution rights, for certain software offerings to Open Text Corporation. See Note 18, “Divestitures”.

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table presents HP’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: As of October 31, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Measured Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total In millions Assets Cash Equivalents and Investments: Time deposits $ — $ 2,092 $ — $ 2,092 $ — $ 1,111 $ — $ 1,111 Money market funds 2,568 — — 2,568 4,303 — — 4,303 Marketable equity securities 5 4 — 9 6 3 — 9 Foreign bonds — — — — — 42 — 42 Mutual funds 44 — — 44 — — — — Other debt securities — 2 — 2 — 2 — 2 Derivative Instruments: Interest rate contracts — 48 — 48 — 38 — 38 Foreign currency contracts — 266 11 277 — 213 2 215 Other derivatives — — — — — 5 — 5 Total assets $ 2,617 $ 2,412 $ 11 $ 5,040 $ 4,309 $ 1,414 $ 2 $ 5,725 Liabilities Derivative Instruments: Interest rate contracts $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Foreign currency contracts — 94 1 95 — 302 2 304 Other derivatives — 2 — 2 — — — — Total liabilities $ — $ 96 $ 1 $ 97 $ — $ 302 $ 2 $ 304

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments	Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments As of October 31, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value Cost Gross Unrealized Gain Gross Unrealized Loss Fair Value In millions Cash Equivalents: Time deposits $ 2,092 $ — $ — $ 2,092 $ 1,111 $ — $ — $ 1,111 Money market funds 2,568 — — 2,568 4,303 — — 4,303 Total cash equivalents 4,660 — — $ 4,660 5,414 — — $ 5,414 Available-for-Sale Investments: Equity securities in public companies 1 3 — 4 1 4 — 5 Foreign bonds — — — — 32 10 — 42 Mutual funds 35 9 — 44 — — — — Other debt securities 2 — — 2 2 — — 2 Total available-for-sale investments 38 12 — 50 35 14 — 49 Total cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments $ 4,698 $ 12 $ — $ 4,710 $ 5,449 $ 14 $ — $ 5,463
Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Investments in Available-for-sale Debt Securities	Contractual maturities of investments in available-for-sale debt securities were as follows: As of October 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value In millions Due in one year $ 2 $ 2 Due in one to five years — — Due in more than five years 35 44 $ 37 $ 46
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	The gross notional and fair value of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was as follows: As of October 31, 2016 As of October 31, 2015 Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities Outstanding Gross Notional Other Current Assets Other Non-Current Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities In millions Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Fair value hedges: Interest rate contracts $ 2,000 $ — $ 48 $ — $ — $ 3,175 $ 1 $ 37 $ — $ — Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts 11,852 203 63 52 12 10,859 171 10 165 79 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 13,852 203 111 52 12 14,034 172 47 165 79 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency contracts 3,934 11 — 31 — 8,955 33 1 37 23 Other derivatives 150 — — 2 — 173 5 — — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 4,084 11 — 33 — 9,128 38 1 37 23 Total derivatives $ 17,936 $ 214 $ 111 $ 85 $ 12 $ 23,162 $ 210 $ 48 $ 202 $ 102
Schedule of Offsetting Derivative Liabilities	As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, information related to the potential effect of HP’s master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows: In the Consolidated Balance Sheets (i) (ii) (iii) = (i)–(ii) (iv) (v) (vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v) Gross Amount Recognized Gross Amount Offset Net Amount Presented Gross Amounts Not Offset Derivatives Financial Collateral Net Amount In millions As of October 31, 2016 Derivative assets $ 325 $ — $ 325 $ 88 $ 189 (1) $ 48 Derivative liabilities $ 97 $ — $ 97 $ 88 $ 2 (2) $ 7 As of October 31, 2015 Derivative assets $ 258 $ — $ 258 $ 162 $ 9 (1) $ 87 Derivative liabilities $ 304 $ — $ 304 $ 162 $ — (2) $ 142 (1) Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP’s asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date. (2) Represents the collateral posted by HP through re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP’s liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.
Schedule of Offsetting Derivative Assets	As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, information related to the potential effect of HP’s master netting agreements and collateral security agreements was as follows: In the Consolidated Balance Sheets (i) (ii) (iii) = (i)–(ii) (iv) (v) (vi) = (iii)–(iv)–(v) Gross Amount Recognized Gross Amount Offset Net Amount Presented Gross Amounts Not Offset Derivatives Financial Collateral Net Amount In millions As of October 31, 2016 Derivative assets $ 325 $ — $ 325 $ 88 $ 189 (1) $ 48 Derivative liabilities $ 97 $ — $ 97 $ 88 $ 2 (2) $ 7 As of October 31, 2015 Derivative assets $ 258 $ — $ 258 $ 162 $ 9 (1) $ 87 Derivative liabilities $ 304 $ — $ 304 $ 162 $ — (2) $ 142 (1) Represents the cash collateral posted by counterparties as of the respective reporting date for HP’s asset position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date. (2) Represents the collateral posted by HP through re-use of counterparty cash collateral as of the respective reporting date for HP’s liability position, net of derivative amounts that could be offset, as of, generally, two business days prior to the respective reporting date.
Schedule of Pre-tax Effect of Derivative Instruments and Related Hedged Items	The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and related hedged items in a fair value hedging relationship for fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments and Related Hedged Items Derivative Instrument Location 2016 2015 2014 Hedged Item Location 2016 2015 2014 In millions In millions Interest rate contracts Interest and other, net $ 10 $ (12 ) $ 1 Fixed-rate debt Interest and other, net $ (10 ) $ 12 $ (1 )
Schedule of Pre-tax Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedging Relationships	The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow and net investment hedging relationships for fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion) 2016 2015 2014 Location 2016 2015 2014 In millions In millions Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency contracts $ 199 $ 610 $ 226 Net revenue $ 20 $ 995 $ (17 ) Cost of revenue (84 ) (156 ) (74 ) Other operating expenses 1 (3 ) — Interest and other, net — (4 ) — Continuing Operations 199 610 226 Earnings from continuing operations (63 ) 832 (91 ) Discontinued Operations — 481 111 (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations — 480 (60 ) Total $ 199 $ 1,091 $ 337 Total $ (63 ) $ 1,312 $ (151 ) Net investment hedges: Foreign currency contracts Interest and other, net Continuing Operations $ — $ — $ — Continuing Operations $ — $ — $ — Discontinued Operations — 228 57 Discontinued Operations — — — Total $ — $ 228 $ 57 Total $ — $ — $ —
Schedule of Pre-tax Effect of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments	The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives Location 2016 2015 2014 In millions Foreign currency contracts Interest and other, net $ (34 ) $ 293 $ (63 ) Other derivatives Interest and other, net (6 ) (1 ) — Total $ (40 ) $ 292 $ (63 )

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings	As of October 31 2016 2015 Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate Amount Outstanding Weighted-Average Interest Rate In millions In millions Current portion of long-term debt (1) $ 51 4.1 % $ 2,160 3.3 % Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other (2) 27 2.0 % 34 4.7 % $ 78 $ 2,194 (1) During the month of November 2015, HP redeemed and repaid $2.1 billion of fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes. (2) As of October 31, 2016, HP and HP’s subsidiaries had available borrowing resources of $822 million from uncommitted lines of credit for short-term or long-term financing.
Schedule of Long-Term Debt	As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions U.S. Dollar Global Notes (1)(2) 2006 Shelf Registration Statement: $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.694% in February 2007 at 5.4%, due March 2017, paid November 2015 $ — $ 162 $750 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.932% in March 2008 at 5.5%, due March 2018, paid November 2015 — 283 2009 Shelf Registration Statement: $1,350 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.827% in December 2010 at 3.75%, due December 2020 648 648 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.799% in May 2011 at 4.3%, due June 2021 1,248 1,248 $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.816% in September 2011 at 4.375%, due September 2021 999 999 $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.707% in December 2011 at 4.65%, due December 2021 1,498 1,497 $500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.771% in March 2012 at 4.05%, due September 2022 499 499 $1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% in September 2011 at 6.0%, due September 2041 1,199 1,199 $650 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.911% in December 2010 at 2.2%, due December 2015, paid November 2015 — 309 $1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.958% in May 2011 at 2.65%, due June 2016, paid November 2015 — 346 $1,300 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.784% in September 2011 at 3.0%, due September 2016, paid November 2015 — 390 $850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% in December 2011 at 3.3%, due December 2016, paid November 2015 — 220 $1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.985% in March 2012 at 2.6%, due September 2017, paid November 2015 — 436 2012 Shelf Registration Statement: $750 issued at par in January 2014 at three-month USD LIBOR plus 0.94%, due January 2019 102 102 $1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.954% in January 2014 at 2.75%, due January 2019 300 300 6,493 8,638 Other, including capital lease obligations, at 0.51%-8.30%, due in calendar years 2015-2024 244 96 Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt 72 103 Less: current portion (51 ) (2,160 ) Total long-term debt $ 6,758 $ 6,677 (1) HP may redeem some or all of the fixed-rate U.S. Dollar Global Notes at any time in accordance with the terms thereof. The U.S. Dollar Global Notes are senior unsecured debt. (2) HP redeemed and repaid $2.1 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding of its U.S. Dollar Global Notes during the month of November 2015.
Schedule of Aggregate Future Maturities of Long-term Debt at Face Value	As of October 31, 2016, aggregate future maturities of debt at face value (excluding a fair value adjustment related to hedged debt of $72 million and a discount on debt issuance of $7 million ), including capital lease obligations were as follows: Fiscal year In millions 2017 $ 78 2018 66 2019 447 2020 38 2021 2,920 Thereafter 3,222 Total $ 6,771

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Taxes Related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Taxes related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Tax (provision) benefit on change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Tax (provision) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period $ (3 ) $ 2 $ (1 ) (3 ) 2 (1 ) Tax benefit (provision) on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Tax benefit (provision) on unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period 32 (294 ) (174 ) Tax (provision) benefit on (gains) losses reclassified into earnings (1 ) 368 (18 ) 31 74 (192 ) Tax benefit on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Tax benefit on losses arising during the period 242 5 181 Tax provision on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit (12 ) (18 ) (18 ) Tax (provision) benefit on curtailments, settlements and other (213 ) 24 (9 ) 17 11 154 Tax provision on change in cumulative translation adjustment — (73 ) (27 ) Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive (loss) income $ 45 $ 14 $ (66 )
Changes and Reclassifications Related to Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes	Changes and reclassifications related to Other Comprehensive loss, net of taxes For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes: Change in unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period $ (2 ) $ (15 ) $ 6 Gains reclassified into earnings — — (1 ) (2 ) (15 ) 5 Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges: Unrealized gains arising during the period 231 797 163 Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings (1) 62 (944 ) 133 293 (147 ) 296 Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans: Losses arising during the period (517 ) (543 ) (2,575 ) Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit 39 425 241 Curtailments, settlements and other (30 ) 139 42 (508 ) 21 (2,292 ) Change in cumulative translation adjustment — (280 ) (112 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes $ (217 ) $ (421 ) $ (2,103 ) (1) Reclassification of pre-tax (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue $ (20 ) $ (995 ) $ 17 Cost of revenue 84 156 74 Other operating expenses (1 ) 3 — Interest and other, net — 4 — Earnings from continuing operations 63 (832 ) 91 (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations — (480 ) 60 Total $ 63 $ (1,312 ) $ 151
Reclassification of Pre-tax (Gains) Losses on Cash Flow Hedges into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings	Reclassification of pre-tax (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions Net revenue $ (20 ) $ (995 ) $ 17 Cost of revenue 84 156 74 Other operating expenses (1 ) 3 — Interest and other, net — 4 — Earnings from continuing operations 63 (832 ) 91 (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations — (480 ) 60 Total $ 63 $ (1,312 ) $ 151
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes as of October 31, 2016 and changes during fiscal year 2016 were as follows: Net unrealized Net unrealized Unrealized Cumulative Accumulated In millions Balance at beginning of period $ 66 $ (39 ) $ (5,355 ) $ (974 ) $ (6,302 ) Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (1) (55 ) (68 ) 4,230 974 5,081 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (2 ) 231 (547 ) — (318 ) Reclassifications of losses into earnings — 62 39 — 101 Balance at end of period $ 9 $ 186 $ (1,633 ) $ — $ (1,438 ) (1) Represents amounts reclassified to retained earnings and distributed to Hewlett Packard Enterprise in connection with the Separation on November 1, 2015.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share Calculations	A reconciliation of the number of shares used for basic and diluted net EPS calculations is as follows: For the fiscal years ended October 31 2016 2015 2014 In millions, except per share amounts Numerator: Net earnings from continuing operations $ 2,666 $ 3,718 $ 2,924 Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations (170 ) 836 2,089 Net earnings (1) $ 2,496 $ 4,554 $ 5,013 Denominator: Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS 1,730 1,814 1,882 Dilutive effect of employee stock plans 13 22 30 Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS 1,743 1,836 1,912 Basic net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 1.54 $ 2.05 $ 1.55 Discontinued operations (0.10 ) 0.46 1.11 Basic net earnings per share $ 1.44 $ 2.51 $ 2.66 Diluted net earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 1.53 $ 2.02 $ 1.53 Discontinued operations (0.10 ) 0.46 1.09 Diluted net earnings per share $ 1.43 $ 2.48 $ 2.62 Anti-dilutive weighted-average options (2) 13 23 26 (1) HP considers restricted stock that provides the holder with a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends to be participating securities. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no participating securities outstanding. For fiscal year 2014, the net earnings allocated to participating securities were not significant. (2) HP excludes stock options and restricted stock units where the assumed proceeds exceed the average market price from the calculation of diluted net EPS, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The assumed proceeds of a stock option include the sum of its exercise price, average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits. The assumed proceeds of a restricted stock unit include the sum of its average unrecognized compensation cost and excess tax benefits.

Guarantees, Indemnifications 40

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Guarantees [Abstract]
Changes in Aggregate Product Warranty Liabilities	HP’s aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows: As of October 31 2016 2015 In millions Balance at beginning of year $ 1,184 $ 1,385 Accruals for warranties issued 966 1,134 Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) (23 ) (16 ) Settlements made (in cash or in kind) (1,147 ) (1,319 ) Balance at end of year $ 980 $ 1,184

Commitments (Tables)

Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Annual Lease Commitments	As of October 31, 2016, future minimum operating lease commitments were as follows: Fiscal year In millions 2017 $ 199 2018 204 2019 175 2020 136 2021 75 Thereafter 279 Less: Sublease rental income (218 ) Total $ 850
Future Unconditional Purchase Obligations	As of October 31, 2016, future unconditional purchase obligations were as follows: Fiscal year In millions 2017 $ 63 2018 61 2019 38 2020 38 2021 38 Thereafter 11 Total $ 249

Overview and Summary of Signi42

Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Overview (Details) shares in Billions	Nov. 01, 2015shares
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock for every share of HP Inc. common stock	1
Number of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock distributed to the HP Inc. stockholders (in shares)	1.8

Overview and Summary of Signi43

Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Advertising cost	$ 586	$ 635	$ 614

Overview and Summary of Signi44

Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Concentrations of Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Concentration Risk
Net income tax indemnification receivables	$ 1,600
Accounts Receivable | Major Customers | Ten largest distributor
Concentration Risk
Concentration of credit risk (as a percent)	34.00%	42.00%
Accounts Receivable | Major Customers | Three largest outsourced manufacturer
Concentration Risk
Concentration of credit risk (as a percent)	78.00%	81.00%
Supplier receivables	$ 774	$ 634

Overview and Summary of Signi45

Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	5 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	40 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment	15 years

Discontinued Operations - Finan

Discontinued Operations - Financial Results of Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	$ (170)	$ 836	$ 2,089
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Spinoff
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net revenue	0	51,892	54,803
Cost of revenue	0	37,072	39,408
Expenses	201	13,269	12,466
Interest and other, net	(208)	351	235
Earnings from discontinued operations before taxes	7	1,200	2,694
Provision for taxes	(177)	(364)	(605)
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(170)	836	2,089
Changes in tax indemnifications amounts	208	$ (351)	$ (235)
Tax impact on net indemnifications by disposed entity	$ 201

Discontinued Operations - Non-c

Discontinued Operations - Non-cash Items and Capital Expenditures of Discontinued Operations (Details) - Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Spinoff - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 3,657	$ 3,861
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	$ 3,020	$ 3,228

Discontinued Operations - Asset

Discontinued Operations - Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total current assets of discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 30,592
Total non-current assets of discontinued operations	0	46,331
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	21,521
Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	22,449
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Spinoff
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		9,849
Accounts receivable		8,538
Financing receivables		2,918
Inventory		2,197
Other current assets		7,090
Total current assets of discontinued operations		30,592
Property, plant and equipment		9,598
Goodwill		27,261
Long-term financing receivables and other non-current assets		9,472
Total non-current assets of discontinued operations		46,331
Notes payable and short-term borrowings		691
Accounts payable		5,762
Employee compensation and benefits		2,861
Taxes on earnings		587
Deferred revenue		5,148
Other accrued liabilities		6,472
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations		21,521
Long-term debt		15,103
Other non-current liabilities		7,346
Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations		$ 22,449
Final cash transfer	$ 526

Segment Information - Schedule

Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Operating Results from Continuing Operations (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)segment	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 48,238	$ 51,463	$ 56,651
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	3,549	3,920	4,256
Total Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	48,254	52,772	57,894
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	4,180	4,744	5,583
Intersegment Eliminations and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	(16)	(1,309)	(1,243)
Personal Systems | Total Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	29,987	31,520	34,387
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	1,150	1,022	1,265
Printing | Total Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	18,260	21,232	23,211
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	3,128	3,765	4,161
Corporate Investments | Total Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	7	20	296
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$ (98)	$ (43)	$ 157

Segment Information - Reconcili

Segment Information - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Results to Consolidated Results (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Net revenue:
Net revenue	$ 48,238	$ 51,463	$ 56,651
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes:
Total segment earnings from operations	3,549	3,920	4,256
Stock-based compensation expense	(182)	(212)	(196)
Amortization of intangible assets	(16)	(102)	(129)
Acquisition and other related charges	(7)	0	0
Restructuring and other charges	(205)	(63)	(176)
Defined benefit plan settlement (charges) credits	(179)	57	0
Interest and other, net	212	(388)	(393)
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	3,761	3,532	3,863
Operating segments
Net revenue:
Net revenue	48,254	52,772	57,894
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes:
Total segment earnings from operations	4,180	4,744	5,583
Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other
Net revenue:
Net revenue	(16)	(1,309)	(1,243)
Corporate and unallocated costs and eliminations
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes:
Corporate and unallocated costs and eliminations	$ (42)	$ (504)	$ (826)

Segment Information - Reconci51

Segment Information - Reconciliation of Segment Assets to Consolidated Assets from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets from continuing operations	$ 29,010	$ 106,882
Continuing operations
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets from continuing operations	29,010	29,959
Total segments | Personal Systems
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets from continuing operations	10,686	11,240
Total segments | Printing
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets from continuing operations	9,959	10,687
Total segments | Corporate Investments
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets from continuing operations	1	9
Corporate and unallocated assets
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets from continuing operations	$ 8,364	$ 8,023

Segment Information - Schedul52

Segment Information - Schedule of Net Revenue by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 48,238	$ 51,463	$ 56,651
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	18,042	17,746	18,229
Other countries
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 30,196	$ 33,717	$ 38,422

Segment Information - Schedul53

Segment Information - Schedule of Net Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net property, plant and equipment	$ 1,736	$ 1,492
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net property, plant and equipment	737	650
Singapore
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net property, plant and equipment	314	325
Malaysia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net property, plant and equipment	170	105
Israel
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net property, plant and equipment	155	157
Other countries
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net property, plant and equipment	$ 360	$ 255

Segment Information - Schedul54

Segment Information - Schedule of Net Revenue by Segment and Business Unit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 48,238	$ 51,463	$ 56,651
Total segments
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	48,254	52,772	57,894
Total segments | Personal Systems
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	29,987	31,520	34,387
Total segments | Personal Systems | Notebooks
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	16,982	17,271	17,540
Total segments | Personal Systems | Desktops
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	9,956	10,941	13,197
Total segments | Personal Systems | Workstations
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,870	2,018	2,218
Total segments | Personal Systems | Other
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,179	1,290	1,432
Total segments | Printing
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	18,260	21,232	23,211
Total segments | Printing | Supplies
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	11,875	13,979	14,917
Total segments | Printing | Commercial Hardware
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	5,131	5,466	6,035
Total segments | Printing | Consumer Hardware
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,254	1,787	2,259
Total segments | Corporate Investments
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	7	20	296
Intersegment net revenue eliminations and other
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ (16)	$ (1,309)	$ (1,243)

Restructuring and Other Charg55

Restructuring and Other Charges - Summary of Restructuring Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, beginning of period	$ 63	$ 225
Restructuring charges	175	63
Cash payments	(157)	(220)
Non-cash and other adjustments	(23)	(5)
Accrued Balance, end of period	58	63
Total costs incurred to date			$ 1,325
Accrued Balance	63	225	58
Other Accrued Liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	57
Accrued Balance	57		57
Other non-current liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	1
Accrued Balance	1		1
Fiscal 2017 Plan | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, beginning of period	0	0
Restructuring charges	24	0
Cash payments	0	0
Non-cash and other adjustments	0	0
Accrued Balance, end of period	24	0
Total costs incurred to date			24
Accrued Balance	0	0	24
Fiscal 2017 Plan | Severance | Other Accrued Liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	24
Accrued Balance	24		24
Fiscal 2017 Plan | Severance | Other non-current liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	0
Accrued Balance	0		0
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Severance and PRP
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, beginning of period	39	0
Restructuring charges	117	39
Cash payments	(122)	0
Non-cash and other adjustments	(13)	0
Accrued Balance, end of period	21	39
Total costs incurred to date			156
Accrued Balance	39	0	21
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Severance and PRP | Other Accrued Liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	21
Accrued Balance	21		21
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Severance and PRP | Other non-current liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	0
Accrued Balance	0		0
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Infrastructure and other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, beginning of period	0	0
Restructuring charges	27	0
Cash payments	(4)	0
Non-cash and other adjustments	(19)	0
Accrued Balance, end of period	4	0
Total costs incurred to date			27
Accrued Balance	0	0	4
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Infrastructure and other | Other Accrued Liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	4
Accrued Balance	4		4
Fiscal 2015 Plan | Infrastructure and other | Other non-current liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	0
Accrued Balance	0		0
Fiscal 2012 Plan | Infrastructure and other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, beginning of period	3	7
Restructuring charges	0	1
Cash payments	(1)	(4)
Non-cash and other adjustments	0	(1)
Accrued Balance, end of period	2	3
Total costs incurred to date			44
Accrued Balance	3	7	2
Fiscal 2012 Plan | Infrastructure and other | Other Accrued Liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	1
Accrued Balance	1		1
Fiscal 2012 Plan | Infrastructure and other | Other non-current liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	1
Accrued Balance	1		1
Fiscal 2012 Plan | Severance and EER
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, beginning of period	21	218
Restructuring charges	7	23
Cash payments	(30)	(216)
Non-cash and other adjustments	9	(4)
Accrued Balance, end of period	7	21
Total costs incurred to date			1,074
Accrued Balance	21	$ 218	7
Fiscal 2012 Plan | Severance and EER | Other Accrued Liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	7
Accrued Balance	7		7
Fiscal 2012 Plan | Severance and EER | Other non-current liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance, end of period	0
Accrued Balance	$ 0		$ 0

Restructuring and Other Charg56

Restructuring and Other Charges - Fiscal 2017 Plan (Narrative) (Details) - Fiscal 2017 Plan	Oct. 10, 2016USD ($)employee
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Completion date	Oct. 31, 2019
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring and other charges | $	$ 350,000,000
Expected number of positions to be eliminated | employee	3,000
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring and other charges | $	$ 500,000,000
Expected number of positions to be eliminated | employee	4,000

Restructuring and Other Charg57

Restructuring and Other Charges - Fiscal 2015 Plan (Narrative) (Details) employee in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)employee	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 175	$ 63
Fiscal 2015 Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees exited | employee	3
Voluntary PRP
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 29

Restructuring and Other Charg58

Restructuring and Other Charges - Fiscal 2012 Plan and Other charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 10, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring costs		$ 30
Fiscal 2012 Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Completion date	Oct. 31, 2021

Retirement and Post-Retiremen59

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Defined Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
DPSP
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 606	$ 742

Retirement and Post-Retiremen60

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Eligible age for HP Retirement Medical Savings Account Plan	45 years

Retirement and Post-Retiremen61

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Defined Contribution Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Total defined contribution expense	$ 100	$ 92	$ 93
HP 401(k) Plan
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contributions, as a percent	100.00%
Percentage of maximum matching contribution	4.00%

Retirement and Post-Retiremen62

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Amortization and deferrals:
Settlement loss (gain)	$ 179	$ (57)	$ 0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Net benefit (credit) cost
Service cost	0	1	1
Interest cost	543	556	554
Expected return on plan assets	(732)	(849)	(811)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	55	52	13
Prior service benefit (credit)	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	(134)	(240)	(243)
Curtailment gain	0	0	0
Settlement loss (gain)	180	(79)	1
Special termination benefits	0	0	0
Plan expense (credit) allocation	0	0	0
Total benefit cost (credit) from continuing operations	46	(319)	(242)
Summary of total benefit (credit) cost:
Continuing operations	46	(319)	(242)
Discontinued operations	0	236	17
Total benefit cost (credit)	46	(83)	(225)
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Net benefit (credit) cost
Service cost	47	208	234
Interest cost	20	289	454
Expected return on plan assets	(36)	(601)	(776)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	28	213	236
Prior service benefit (credit)	(3)	(15)	(21)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	56	94	127
Curtailment gain	(1)	0	(6)
Settlement loss (gain)	3	0	4
Special termination benefits	0	7	11
Plan expense (credit) allocation	0	25	(6)
Total benefit cost (credit) from continuing operations	58	126	130
Summary of total benefit (credit) cost:
Continuing operations	58	126	130
Discontinued operations	0	105	125
Total benefit cost (credit)	58	231	255
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Net benefit (credit) cost
Service cost	1	5	5
Interest cost	20	28	32
Expected return on plan assets	(33)	(39)	(34)
Amortization and deferrals:
Actuarial loss (gain)	(12)	(11)	(10)
Prior service benefit (credit)	(17)	(19)	(41)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	(41)	(36)	(48)
Curtailment gain	0	0	0
Settlement loss (gain)	0	0	0
Special termination benefits	4	1	32
Plan expense (credit) allocation	0	28	18
Total benefit cost (credit) from continuing operations	(37)	(7)	2
Summary of total benefit (credit) cost:
Continuing operations	(37)	(7)	2
Discontinued operations	0	(28)	(18)
Total benefit cost (credit)	$ (37)	$ (35)	$ (16)

Retirement and Post-Retiremen63

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Lump sum program (Narrative) (Details) plan_participant in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)plan_participant	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan settlement (charges) credits		$ (179)	$ 57	$ 0
Lump sum program
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of plan participants elected to receive lump sum payments | plan_participant		16
Lump sum payments to participants		$ 977	826
Defined benefit plan settlement (charges) credits	$ (177)		$ 79
Percentage of eligible participants who elected to receive benefits			50.00%
Net periodic benefit cost			$ 20

Retirement and Post-Retiremen64

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Total Periodic Benefit (Credit) Cost (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.40%	4.40%	4.90%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	6.90%	7.20%	7.70%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	2.30%	3.00%	3.90%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.50%	2.40%	2.40%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	5.60%	6.90%	7.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.60%	3.60%	3.90%
Expected increase in compensation levels	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	8.00%	9.00%	8.90%

Retirement and Post-Retiremen65

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Funded Status of Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)plan	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year		$ 11,077	$ 11,979
Acquisition/addition of plans		0	(1)
Actual return on plan assets		736	506
Employer contributions		32	8
Participant contributions		0	0
Benefits paid		(339)	(301)
Settlement		(1,330)	(1,114)
Currency impact		0	0
Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise	$ 0	0	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	11,077	10,176	11,077	$ 11,979
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year		12,709	13,386
Acquisition/addition of plans		0	(1)
Service cost		0	1	1
Interest cost		543	556	554
Participant contributions		0	0
Actuarial loss (gain)		561	(170)
Benefits paid		(339)	(301)
Plan amendments		0	0
Curtailment		0	0
Settlement		(1,330)	(1,114)
Special termination benefits		0	0	0
Currency impact		0	0
Transfers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise		0	365
Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise		0	(13)
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	12,709	12,144	12,709	13,386
Funded status at end of year	(1,632)	(1,968)	(1,632)
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 12,708	12,144	12,708
Number of unfunded defined benefit plans transferred | plan	3
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year		853	12,472
Acquisition/addition of plans		0	9
Actual return on plan assets		(14)	547
Employer contributions		20	487
Participant contributions		10	48
Benefits paid		(15)	(297)
Settlement		(9)	(9)
Currency impact		4	(737)
Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise	$ (11,667)	(157)	(11,667)
Fair value of assets — end of year	853	692	853	12,472
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year		1,082	13,885
Acquisition/addition of plans		(2)	4
Service cost		47	208	234
Interest cost		20	289	454
Participant contributions		10	48
Actuarial loss (gain)		120	48
Benefits paid		(15)	(297)
Plan amendments		0	(7)
Curtailment		(1)	0
Settlement		(9)	(9)
Special termination benefits		0	7	11
Currency impact		(4)	(825)
Transfers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise		0	0
Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise		(128)	(12,269)
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	1,082	1,120	1,082	13,885
Funded status at end of year	(229)	(428)	(229)
Accumulated benefit obligation	989	1,013	989
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of assets — beginning of year		434	458
Acquisition/addition of plans		0	0
Actual return on plan assets		11	45
Employer contributions		18	38
Participant contributions		48	57
Benefits paid		(121)	(124)
Settlement		0	0
Currency impact		0	0
Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise	(40)	0	(40)
Fair value of assets — end of year	434	390	434	458
Change in benefits obligation
Projected benefit obligation — beginning of year		597	840
Acquisition/addition of plans		0	0
Service cost		1	5	5
Interest cost		20	28	32
Participant contributions		48	57
Actuarial loss (gain)		16	(49)
Benefits paid		(121)	(126)
Plan amendments		(30)	0
Curtailment		0	0
Settlement		0	0
Special termination benefits		4	1	32
Currency impact		0	(9)
Transfers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise		0	0
Transfers to Hewlett Packard Enterprise		0	(150)
Projected benefit obligation — end of year	597	535	597	$ 840
Funded status at end of year	(163)	(145)	(163)
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement and Post-Retiremen66

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Projected Benefit Obligations (Details)	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.00%	4.40%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.00%	2.00%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	1.60%	2.30%
Expected increase in compensation levels	2.70%	2.50%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.40%	3.60%
Expected increase in compensation levels	0.00%	0.00%

Retirement and Post-Retiremen67

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Net Amounts of Noncurrent Assets and Current and Noncurrent Liabilities for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Non-current assets	$ 0	$ 0
Current liabilities	(33)	(35)
Non-current liabilities	(1,935)	(1,597)
Funded status at end of year	(1,968)	(1,632)
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Non-current assets	17	37
Current liabilities	(5)	(4)
Non-current liabilities	(440)	(262)
Funded status at end of year	(428)	(229)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Non-current assets	0	0
Current liabilities	(9)	(43)
Non-current liabilities	(136)	(120)
Funded status at end of year	$ (145)	$ (163)

Retirement and Post-Retiremen68

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Summary of Pre-Tax Net Actuarial Loss (Gain) and Prior Service Benefit Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for Defined Benefit and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 1,702
Prior service benefit	0
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain)	1,702
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	456
Prior service benefit	(21)
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain)	435
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(105)
Prior service benefit	(112)
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain)	$ (217)

Retirement and Post-Retiremen69

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Summary of Net Actuarial Loss (Gain) and Prior Service Benefit Expected to be Amortized (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 73
Prior service benefit	0
Total expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit)	73
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	39
Prior service benefit	(3)
Total expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit)	36
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(10)
Prior service benefit	(19)
Total expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$ (29)

Retirement and Post-Retiremen70

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$ 10,176	$ 11,077
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	12,144	12,709
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	626	418
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	$ 1,070	$ 684

Retirement and Post-Retiremen71

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$ 10,176	$ 11,077
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	12,144	12,708
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	619	409
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	$ 960	$ 609

Retirement and Post-Retiremen72

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets by Asset Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 10,176	$ 11,077	$ 11,979
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,775	2,160
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,132	3,229
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,782	1,712
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,027	1,291
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,834	1,837
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	639	756
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	123	214
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	56	76
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	(192)	(198)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,571	1,990
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,716	2,100
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	20	38
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	5
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	(169)	(153)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7,578	7,765
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	59	60
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,132	3,198
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,782	1,712
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,834	1,837
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	639	756
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	103	176
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	52	71
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	(23)	(45)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,027	1,322	1,416
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	31	7
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,027	1,291	1,409
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	692	853	12,472
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	133	232
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	124	260
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26	59
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13	18
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	277	182
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	25	27
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3	8
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	11	4
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	30	30
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	18	18
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	32	15
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	178	177
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	122	120
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1	2
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	30	30
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	18	18
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7	7
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	486	635
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	97
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	124	260
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26	59
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	277	182
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	24	25
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	5
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	11	4
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	16	1
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	28	41	275
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7	15
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	11	16	160
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1	3	35
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	9	7	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	390	434	458
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1	1
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26	28
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	42	39
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	219	253
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	51	59
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	58	55
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5	7
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	(12)	(8)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	42	48
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	54	52
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	4
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 1 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	(12)	(8)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	129	133
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1	1
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26	28
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	42	39
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	51	59
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	3
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5	3
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 2 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	219	253
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Corporate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	219	253	$ 272
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Common Contractual Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Real Estate Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Common Collective Trusts and 103-12 Investment Entities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Registered Investment Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

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Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Changes in Fair Value Measurements of Level 3 Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	$ 11,077	$ 11,979
Fair value of assets — end of year	10,176	11,077
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Corporate Debt
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	3,229
Fair value of assets — end of year	3,132	3,229
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	1,291
Fair value of assets — end of year	1,027	1,291
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Insurance Group Annuities
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	(198)
Fair value of assets — end of year	(192)	(198)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	1,322	1,416
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(128)	(26)
Relating to assets sold during the period	131	144
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	(276)	(212)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(22)	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	1,027	1,322
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Corporate Debt
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	31	7
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	0
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	0
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	(9)	24
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(22)	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	31
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	1,291	1,409
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(128)	(26)
Relating to assets sold during the period	131	144
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	(267)	(236)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	0	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	1,027	1,291
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Insurance Group Annuities
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	853	12,472
Fair value of assets — end of year	692	853
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Corporate Debt
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	260
Fair value of assets — end of year	124	260
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	18
Fair value of assets — end of year	13	18
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Insurance Group Annuities
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	8
Fair value of assets — end of year	3	8
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	15
Fair value of assets — end of year	32	15
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	41	275
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	(26)
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	(21)
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	0	(77)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(13)	(110)
Fair value of assets — end of year	28	41
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Corporate Debt
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	0
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	16	160
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	(6)
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	(21)
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	0	(77)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(5)	(40)
Fair value of assets — end of year	11	16
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Non U.S. Equities
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	15	80
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	(13)
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	0
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	0	0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(8)	(52)
Fair value of assets — end of year	7	15
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Insurance Group Annuities
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	3	35
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	(7)
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	0
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	0	0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(2)	(25)
Fair value of assets — end of year	1	3
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	7	0
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	0
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	0
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	0	0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	2	7
Fair value of assets — end of year	9	7
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	434	458
Fair value of assets — end of year	390	434
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Corporate Debt
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	28
Fair value of assets — end of year	26	28
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	253
Fair value of assets — end of year	219	253
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Insurance Group Annuities
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	(8)
Fair value of assets — end of year	(12)	(8)
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	253
Fair value of assets — end of year	219	253
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Corporate Debt
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	253	272
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(9)	(2)
Relating to assets sold during the period	14	46
Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)	(39)	(63)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	0	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	219	253
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Insurance Group Annuities
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	0	0
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation
Fair value of assets — beginning of year	0
Fair value of assets — end of year	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement and Post-Retiremen74

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Weighted-Average Target Asset Allocations Across Benefit Plans (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	100.00%
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Equity-related investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	53.90%
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	46.10%
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Real estate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	100.00%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Equity-related investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	44.30%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	38.80%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Real estate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	6.20%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	2.70%
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	8.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	100.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Equity-related investments
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	67.70%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	29.20%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Real estate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	2.00%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	1.10%
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total	0.00%

Retirement and Post-Retiremen75

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Future Contributions and Funding Policy (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer contributions	$ 26
U.S. non-qualified plan participants
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer contributions	33
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer contributions	$ 9

Retirement and Post-Retiremen76

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plan - Schedule of Estimated Future Benefits Payments for Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Fiscal year
2,017	$ 687
2,018	635
2,019	648
2,020	674
2,021	702
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2026	3,685
Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans
Fiscal year
2,017	27
2,018	24
2,019	28
2,020	29
2,021	28
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2026	188
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Fiscal year
2,017	80
2,018	61
2,019	51
2,020	47
2,021	44
Next five fiscal years to October 31, 2026	$ 167

Stock-Based Compensation - Sche

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense and the Resulting Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 182	$ 212	$ 196
Income tax benefit	(63)	(62)	(65)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 119	$ 150	$ 131

Stock-Based Compensation - Stoc

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefits for Continuing Operations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense due to adjustments	$ 182	$ 709	$ 560
Stock-based compensation expense due to acceleration		23
Cash received from option exercises and purchases	48	371	297
2011 ESPP and Stock Option Exercises
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cash received from option exercises and purchases	48	206	143
Benefit realized for tax deduction from option exercises	9	$ 30	$ 9
Spinoff | Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense due to adjustments	$ 2

Stock-Based Compensation - St79

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Cash-settled awards and restricted stock awards | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Cash-settled awards and restricted stock awards | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Stock Options | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Stock Options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years

Stock-Based Compensation - Weig

Stock-Based Compensation - Weighted-Average Fair Value and Assumptions Used to Measure Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Awards - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 13	$ 47	$ 37
Expected volatility (as a percent)	32.50%	33.60%	24.80%
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.20%	1.00%	0.40%
Expected performance period	2 years 10 months 24 days	2 years 10 months 24 days	1 year 3 months 18 days

Stock-Based Compensation - Summ

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Awards - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	29,717	40,808	32,262
Granted and assumed through acquisition (in shares)	29,286	26,991	26,036
Vested (in shares)	(4,161)	(34,177)	(14,253)
Awards cancelled due to Separation (in shares)	(23,926)	0	0
Forfeited (in shares)	(2,206)	(3,905)	(3,237)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)	28,710	29,717	40,808
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$ 32	$ 24	$ 21
Granted and assumed through acquisition (in dollars per share)	10	35	28
Vested (in dollars per share)	13	26	24
Awards cancelled due to Separation (in dollars per share)	32	0	0
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	14	29	22
Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$ 13	$ 32	$ 24

Stock-Based Compensation - Rest

Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Awards (Narrative) (Details) - Restricted Stock Awards - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares assumed through acquisition		8
Weighted- average grant date fair value of shares assumed (in dollars per share)		$ 33
Total grant date fair value of restricted stock awards vested	$ 54	$ 889	$ 338
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards	$ 180
Remaining weighted-average vesting period	1 year 4 months 24 days

Stock-Based Compensation - We83

Stock-Based Compensation - Weighted-Average Fair Value and Assumptions Used to Measure Fair Value of Stock Options (Details) - Stock Options - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 4	$ 8	$ 7
Expected volatility (as a percent)	36.20%	26.80%	33.10%
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.80%	1.70%	1.80%
Expected dividend yield (percent)	3.50%	1.80%	2.10%
Expected performance period	6 years	5 years 10 months 24 days	5 years 8 months 12 days

Stock-Based Compensation - Su84

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Options Activity (Details) - Stock Options - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	36,278	57,853	84,042
Granted and assumed through acquisitions (in shares)	25,425	9,086	9,575
Exercised (in shares)	(4,714)	(12,845)	(11,145)
Awards cancelled due to Separation (in dollars per share)	(26,252)	0	0
Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in shares)	(2,519)	(17,816)	(24,619)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)	28,218	36,278	57,853
Vested and expected to vest at end of year (in shares)	26,850	34,973	54,166
Exercisable at end of year (in shares)	15,418	25,630	30,459
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 26	$ 27	$ 27
Granted and assumed through acquisition (in dollars per share)	6	36	28
Exercised (in dollars per share)	8	19	18
Awards cancelled due to Separation (in shares)	26	0	0
Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in dollars per share)	17	40	31
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	12	26	27
Vested and expected to vest at end of period (in dollars per share)	12	26	27
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 11	$ 24	$ 33
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at end of year	5 years	5 years 1 month 6 days	4 years 3 months 18 days
Vested and expected to vest at end of year	4 years 10 months 24 days	5 years	4 years 1 month 6 days
Exercisable at end of year	3 years 8 months 12 days	4 years 4 months 24 days	2 years 3 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at end of year	$ 73	$ 153	$ 629
Vested and expected to vest at end of year	71	152	571
Exercisable at end of year	$ 62	$ 146	$ 197

Stock-Based Compensation - St85

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) (Details) - Stock Options - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 26	$ 214	$ 151
Total grant date fair value of options vested	11	$ 131	$ 82
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to stock options	$ 17
Remaining weighted-average vesting period	1 year 8 months 12 days

Stock-Based Compensation - Su86

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Significant Ranges of Outstanding and Exercisable Stock Options (Details) - Stock Options shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Options Outstanding
Shares Outstanding | shares	28,218
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 12
Options Exercisable
Shares Exercisable | shares	15,418
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 11
$0-$9.99
Range of Exercise Prices
Lower range limit (in dollars per share)	0
Upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$ 9.99
Options Outstanding
Shares Outstanding | shares	4,970
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 7
Options Exercisable
Shares Exercisable | shares	4,964
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 7
$10-$19.99
Range of Exercise Prices
Lower range limit (in dollars per share)	10
Upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$ 19.99
Options Outstanding
Shares Outstanding | shares	23,012
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 14
Options Exercisable
Shares Exercisable | shares	10,218
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 13
$20-$29.99
Range of Exercise Prices
Lower range limit (in dollars per share)	20
Upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$ 29.99
Options Outstanding
Shares Outstanding | shares	236
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 10 months 24 days
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 23
Options Exercisable
Shares Exercisable | shares	236
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 23

Stock-Based Compensation - Empl

Stock-Based Compensation - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 119,000,000	$ 150,000,000	$ 131,000,000
2011 ESPP and Stock Option Exercises
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum employee contribution limit (as a percent)	10.00%
Stock purchase price (as a percent)	95.00%
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 0

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc88

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Shares Available for Future Grant and Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Shares available for future grant	453,865	215,949	246,852
Shares reserved for future issuance	510,176	276,481	344,848

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Components of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Domestic and foreign components of earnings (loss) before taxes
U.S.	$ 468	$ 216	$ 1,511
Non-U.S.	3,293	3,316	2,352
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	$ 3,761	$ 3,532	$ 3,863

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule 90

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of (Benefit from) Provision for Taxes on Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
U.S. federal taxes:
Current	$ 439	$ (2,206)	$ 232
Deferred	470	1,069	128
Non-U.S. taxes:
Current	288	431	598
Deferred	(123)	76	(26)
State taxes:
Current	(35)	362	129
Deferred	56	82	(122)
Provision for (benefit from) taxes	$ 1,095	$ (186)	$ 939

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule 91

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Differences Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and HP's Effective Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from continuing operations	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes from continuing operations, net of federal tax benefit	1.10%	(6.10%)	0.50%
Lower rates in other jurisdictions, net	(9.30%)	(1.20%)	(11.60%)
Research and development (“R&D”) credit	(2.40%)	(0.20%)	(0.20%)
Valuation allowances	(1.20%)	(48.00%)	0.00%
Uncertain tax positions	11.70%	11.10%	(1.60%)
Indemnification Related Items	(4.10%)	0.00%	0.00%
Other, net	(1.70%)	4.10%	2.20%
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	29.10%	(5.30%)	24.30%

Taxes on Earnings - Provision f

Taxes on Earnings - Provision for Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Provision For Taxes [Line Items]
Net income tax charges (benefits)	$ 301
Income tax benefit for adjustments associated to uncertain tax positions	(525)		$ 41
Net tax charges (benefits) on restructuring and pension related costs	(62)	$ 33
Net tax benefits related to the release of foreign valuation allowances	52
Retroactive research and development credit	41
Other tax benefit	70
Income tax benefits related to items unique to the year		1,200	69
Tax charges related to uncertain tax positions on pension transfers		449
Tax charges (benefits) related to state tax impacts or state rate changes		(70)	25
Tax charge (benefit) related to other items		6	(16)
Income tax benefit related to provision to return adjustments			37
Income tax benefits, reduced rates for subsidiaries in certain countries	$ 341	$ 322	$ 596
Income tax benefits, reduced rates for subsidiaries in certain countries (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.18	$ 0.31
Domestic Tax Authority
Provision For Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefits due to release of valuation allowances		$ 1,700

Taxes on Earnings - Reconciliat

Taxes on Earnings - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns
Balance at beginning of year	$ 6,546	$ 1,545	$ 1,284
Increases:
For current year’s tax positions	468	2,102	166
For prior years’ tax positions	4,004	5,208	323
Decreases:
For prior years’ tax positions	(62)	(2,063)	(113)
Statute of limitations expirations	0	(46)	(41)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(98)	(200)	(74)
Balance at end of year	$ 10,858	$ 6,546	$ 1,545

Taxes on Earnings - Uncertain T

Taxes on Earnings - Uncertain Tax Positions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)country	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2013USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 10,858	$ 6,546	$ 1,545	$ 1,284
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective tax rate if realized	3,900	3,200
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits		$ 6,500
Income tax distributed related to uncertain tax positions associated with former entity	732
Accrued income tax for interest and penalties	$ 193
Likelihood of no resolution period	12 months
Likelihood of conclusion period for certain federal, foreign and state tax issues	12 months
Reasonably possible decrease in existing unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months	$ 2,500
Number of other countries in which HP is subject to income taxes | country	58
Income tax examination, reduction in tax benefits	$ 377
Undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations	$ 20,300

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule 95

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Deferred Tax Assets
Loss and credit carryforwards	$ 8,725	$ 7,395
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	0	0
Inventory valuation	0	5
Intercompany transactions—profit in inventory	0	7
Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory	2,560	2,069
Fixed assets	274	692
Warranty	248	386
Employee and retiree benefits	592	1,728
Accounts receivable allowance	117	100
Intangible assets	23	0
Restructuring and other	17	19
Deferred revenue	206	201
Other	399	500
Gross deferred tax assets	13,161	13,102
Valuation allowances	(8,520)	(7,114)	$ (8,231)	$ (8,196)
Net deferred tax assets	4,641	5,988
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Loss and credit carryforwards	0	(14)
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(5,179)	(5,112)
Inventory valuation	(12)	0
Intercompany transactions—profit in inventory	0	(110)
Intercompany transactions—excluding inventory	0	0
Fixed assets	0	(420)
Warranty	0	(6)
Employee and retiree benefits	0	(689)
Accounts receivable allowance	0	0
Intangible assets	(213)	(126)
Restructuring and other	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	(2)
Other	(99)	(116)
Gross deferred tax liabilities	$ (5,503)	$ (6,595)

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule 96

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Current and Long-term Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current deferred tax assets	$ 0	$ 1,047
Current deferred tax liabilities		(57)
Long-term deferred tax assets	254	216
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	(1,116)	(1,813)
Long-term deferred tax assets	254
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	(1,116)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (862)	$ (607)

Taxes on Earnings - Deferred In

Taxes on Earnings - Deferred Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 01, 2014company	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2013USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Excess tax benefits (deficits)		$ 0	$ 64	$ (43)
Advance royalty proceeds received from multi-year intercompany licensing arrangements		1,200	3,800	3,800
Recognition of net long term deferred tax assets		$ 0	$ 0	$ 600
Royalty recognition term		18 months	5 years	15 years
Number of independent publicly-traded companies | company	2
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets		$ 8,520	$ 7,114	$ 8,231	$ 8,196
Capital loss carryforwards
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Capital loss carryforwards		197
Federal
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards		627
State
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards		2,000
Foreign
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards		25,300
Operating loss carryforwards | State
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets		87
Operating loss carryforwards | Foreign
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets		$ 8,200

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule 98

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets for Various Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Carryforward
U.S. foreign tax credits	$ 6
U.S. R&D and other credits	2
Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions	256
Balance at end of year	264
Valuation Allowance
Balance at end of year	(137)
U.S. foreign tax credits
Valuation Allowance
Balance at end of year	0
U.S. R&D and other credits
Valuation Allowance
Balance at end of year	0
Tax credits in state and foreign jurisdictions
Valuation Allowance
Balance at end of year	$ (137)

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule 99

Taxes on Earnings - Schedule of Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance and Changes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Balance at beginning of year	$ 7,114	$ 8,231	$ 8,196
Income tax expense (benefit)	1,421	(2,183)	(14)
Other comprehensive income, currency translation and charges to other accounts	(15)	1,066	49
Balance at end of year	$ 8,520	$ 7,114	$ 8,231

Taxes on Earnings - Deferred Ta

Taxes on Earnings - Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowances	$ 1,400	$ (1,100)	$ 35
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowances	$ 8,500	$ 7,100	$ 8,200

Taxes on Earnings - Tax Matters

Taxes on Earnings - Tax Matters Agreement and Other Income Tax Matters (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures
Interest and other, net	$ 212	$ (388)	$ (393)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Income Statement, Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures
Net income tax indemnification receivables	1,600
Interest and other, net	$ 472

Balance Sheet Details - Account

Balance Sheet Details - Accounts Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable				$ 4,221	$ 4,905
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ (80)	$ (106)	$ (182)	(107)	(80)
Accounts receivable, net				$ 4,114	$ 4,825
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Balance at beginning of year	80	106	182
Provision for doubtful accounts	65	19	(25)
Deductions, net of recoveries	(38)	(45)	(51)
Balance at end of year	$ 107	$ 80	$ 106

Balance Sheet Details - Amounts

Balance Sheet Details - Amounts Due from Third Parties for Transferred Trade Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term financing outstanding from the third parties	$ 149	$ 93	$ 271	$ 102
Accounts Receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term financing outstanding from the third parties	$ 149	$ 93	$ 271

Balance Sheet Details - Trade R

Balance Sheet Details - Trade Receivables Sold and Cash Received (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Receivables Sold but Not Collected from Third Party
Balance at beginning of year	$ 93	$ 271	$ 102
Trade receivables sold	8,222	6,512	5,680
Cash receipts	(8,160)	(6,671)	(5,491)
Foreign currency and other	(6)	(19)	(20)
Balance at end of year	$ 149	$ 93	$ 271

Balance Sheet Details - Invento

Balance Sheet Details - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 3,103	$ 2,820
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies	1,381	1,468
Inventory	$ 4,484	$ 4,288

Balance Sheet Details - Other C

Balance Sheet Details - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Value-added taxes receivable	$ 795	$ 942
Supplier and other receivables	1,700	1,316
Prepaid and other current assets	1,087	1,193
Deferred tax assets	0	1,047
Other current assets, total	$ 3,582	$ 4,498

Balance Sheet Details - Propert

Balance Sheet Details - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 6,084	$ 5,731
Accumulated depreciation	(4,348)	(4,239)
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,736	1,492
Depreciation expense	316	302	$ 344
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,421	2,272
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 3,663	$ 3,459

Balance Sheet Details - Other N

Balance Sheet Details - Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Tax indemnifications receivable	$ 1,591	$ 0
Deferred tax assets	254	216
Other	1,339	1,376
Other non-current assets, total	$ 3,184	$ 1,592

Balance Sheet Details - Other A

Balance Sheet Details - Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other accrued taxes	$ 755	$ 1,007
Warranty	729	871
Sales and marketing programs	2,312	2,181
Other	1,922	2,182
Other Accrued Liabilities, total	$ 5,718	$ 6,241

Balance Sheet Details - Othe110

Balance Sheet Details - Other Non-Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities	$ 2,705	$ 2,203
Deferred tax liability	1,116	1,813
Tax liability	1,910	1,803
Deferred revenue	865	812
Other	737	783
Other Liabilities, total	$ 7,333	$ 7,414

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	$ 5,680	$ 5,691
Acquisitions	5
Dispositions	(63)	(11)
Balance at end of period	5,622	5,680
Impairment loss	0	0
Personal Systems
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	2,588	2,588
Acquisitions	5
Dispositions	0	0
Balance at end of period	2,593	2,588
Printing
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	3,092	3,103
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions	(63)	(11)
Balance at end of period	3,029	3,092
Corporate Investments
Goodwill
Accumulated impairment losses	$ 800	$ 800

Fair Value (Details)

Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash Equivalents	$ 4,660	$ 5,414
Derivative Instruments	325	258
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	97	304
Fair value, short- and long-term debt	7,100	8,900
Carrying value, short- and long-term debt	6,800	8,900
Fair value measured on a recurring basis
Assets
Total assets	5,040	5,725
Liabilities
Total liabilities	97	304
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Time deposits
Assets
Cash Equivalents	2,092	1,111
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Money market funds
Assets
Cash Equivalents	2,568	4,303
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Marketable equity securities
Assets
Investments	9	9
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Foreign bonds
Assets
Investments	0	42
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Mutual funds
Assets
Investments	44	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Other debt securities
Assets
Investments	2	2
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Interest rate contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	48	38
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Foreign currency contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	277	215
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	95	304
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Other derivatives
Assets
Derivative Instruments	0	5
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	2	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1
Assets
Total assets	2,617	4,309
Liabilities
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Time deposits
Assets
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Money market funds
Assets
Cash Equivalents	2,568	4,303
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Marketable equity securities
Assets
Investments	5	6
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Foreign bonds
Assets
Investments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Mutual funds
Assets
Investments	44	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Other debt securities
Assets
Investments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Interest rate contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Foreign currency contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Other derivatives
Assets
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2
Assets
Total assets	2,412	1,414
Liabilities
Total liabilities	96	302
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Time deposits
Assets
Cash Equivalents	2,092	1,111
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Money market funds
Assets
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Marketable equity securities
Assets
Investments	4	3
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Foreign bonds
Assets
Investments	0	42
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Mutual funds
Assets
Investments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Other debt securities
Assets
Investments	2	2
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Interest rate contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	48	38
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Foreign currency contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	266	213
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	94	302
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Other derivatives
Assets
Derivative Instruments	0	5
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	2	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3
Assets
Total assets	11	2
Liabilities
Total liabilities	1	2
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Time deposits
Assets
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Money market funds
Assets
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Marketable equity securities
Assets
Investments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Foreign bonds
Assets
Investments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Mutual funds
Assets
Investments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Other debt securities
Assets
Investments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Interest rate contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Foreign currency contracts
Assets
Derivative Instruments	11	2
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	1	2
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Other derivatives
Assets
Derivative Instruments	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative Instruments	$ 0	$ 0

- Cash Equivalents and Availabl

- Cash Equivalents and Available-for-Sale Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Cash Equivalents:
Cash equivalents, Cost	$ 4,660	$ 5,414
Cash equivalents, Fair Value	4,660	5,414
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	38	35
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	12	14
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	50	49
Cash Equivalents and Available For Sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	4,698	5,449
Cash Equivalents and Available For Sale Securities, Fair Value	4,710	5,463
Equity securities in public companies
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	1	1
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	3	4
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	4	5
Foreign bonds
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	0	32
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	0	10
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	0	42
Mutual funds
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	35	0
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	9	0
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	44	0
Other debt securities
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	2	2
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	2	2
Time deposits
Cash Equivalents:
Cash equivalents, Cost	2,092	1,111
Cash equivalents, Fair Value	2,092	1,111
Money market funds
Cash Equivalents:
Cash equivalents, Cost	2,568	4,303
Cash equivalents, Fair Value	$ 2,568	$ 4,303

Financial Instruments - Narrati

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 24,000,000	$ 75,000,000	$ 72,000,000
Gross unrealized loss of debt security in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months	0	0
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Collateralized arrangements in net liability position	$ 2,000,000	$ 138,000,000
Period to collateralize	2 days	2 days
Portion of the hedging instruments gain or loss excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for fair value, cash flow or net investment hedges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Cash flow hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Maturity period of foreign currency cash flow hedges	12 months
Gain expected to be reclassified from Accumulated OCI into earnings in next 12 months	$ 139,000,000
Cash flow hedges | Minimum
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Duration of lease term for which lease-related forward contracts and intercompany lease loan forward contracts can be extended	2 years
Cash flow hedges | Maximum
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Duration of lease term for which lease-related forward contracts and intercompany lease loan forward contracts can be extended	5 years
Other Non-Current Assets | Equity securities in privately held companies
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Carrying value of equity securities in privately-held companies	$ 16,000,000	$ 13,000,000

Financial Instruments - Contrac

Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturities of Investments (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Amortized Cost
Due in one year	$ 2
Due in one to five years	0
Due in more than five years	35
Total	37
Fair Value
Due in one year	2
Due in one to five years	0
Due in more than five years	44
Total	$ 46

Financial Instruments - Fair Va

Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Outstanding Gross Notional	$ 17,936	$ 23,162
Total Assets	325	258
Total Liabilities	97	304
Other Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	214	210
Other Non-Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	111	48
Other Accrued Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	85	202
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	12	102
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Outstanding Gross Notional	13,852	14,034
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	203	172
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	111	47
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Accrued Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	52	165
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	12	79
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate contracts | Fair value hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Outstanding Gross Notional	2,000	3,175
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Assets | Fair value hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	0	1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate contracts | Other Non-Current Assets | Fair value hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	48	37
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate contracts | Other Accrued Liabilities | Fair value hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities | Fair value hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Outstanding Gross Notional	11,852	10,859
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Assets | Cash flow hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	203	171
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Assets | Cash flow hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	63	10
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Accrued Liabilities | Cash flow hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	52	165
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities | Cash flow hedges
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	12	79
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Outstanding Gross Notional	4,084	9,128
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	11	38
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	0	1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Accrued Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	33	37
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	0	23
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Outstanding Gross Notional	3,934	8,955
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	11	33
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	0	1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Accrued Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	31	37
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign currency contracts | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	0	23
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Outstanding Gross Notional	150	173
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	0	5
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Non-Current Assets
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Assets	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Accrued Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	2	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Financial Instruments - Offsett

Financial Instruments - Offsetting of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Derivative assets
Gross Amount Recognized	$ 325	$ 258
Gross Amount Offset	0	0
Net Amount Presented	325	258
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Derivatives	88	162
Financial Collateral	189	9
Net Amount	48	87
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amount Recognized	97	304
Gross Amount Offset	0	0
Net Amount Presented	97	304
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Derivatives	88	162
Financial Collateral	2	0
Net Amount	$ 7	$ 142
Period to collateralize	2 days	2 days

Financial Instruments - Schedul

Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments and Related Hedged Items in a Fair Value Hedging Relationship (Details) - Interest rate contracts - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments	$ 10	$ (12)	$ 1
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Related Hedged Items	$ (10)	$ 12	$ (1)

Financial Instruments - Sche119

Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Available-for-sale securities, Cost	$ 38	$ 35
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	12	14
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	50	49
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	199	1,091	$ 337
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	(63)	1,312	(151)
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges | Continuing Operations
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	199	610	226
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	(63)	832	(91)
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges | Continuing Operations | Net revenue
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	20	995	(17)
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges | Continuing Operations | Cost of revenue
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	(84)	(156)	(74)
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges | Continuing Operations | Other operating expenses
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	1	(3)	0
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges | Continuing Operations | Interest and other, net
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	(4)	0
Foreign currency contracts | Cash flow hedges | Discontinued Operations
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0	481	111
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	480	(60)
Foreign currency contracts | Net investment hedges
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0	228	57
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	0	0
Foreign currency contracts | Net investment hedges | Continuing Operations
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0	0	0
Foreign currency contracts | Net investment hedges | Continuing Operations | Interest and other, net
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	0	0
Foreign currency contracts | Net investment hedges | Discontinued Operations
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0	228	57
Foreign currency contracts | Net investment hedges | Discontinued Operations | Interest and other, net
Available-for-Sale Investments:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Into Earnings (Effective Portion)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Financial Instruments - Sche120

Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments not Designated as Hedging Instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (40)	$ 292	$ (63)
Interest and other, net | Foreign currency contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	(34)	293	(63)
Interest and other, net | Other derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (6)	$ (1)	$ 0

Borrowings - Schedule of Notes

Borrowings - Schedule of Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings
Current portion of long-term debt	$ 51		$ 2,160
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	78		2,194
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	$ 78		$ 2,194
Current portion of long-term debt, weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)	4.10%		3.30%
U.S. Dollar Global Notes
Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings
Principal amount of debt redeemed and repaid		$ 2,100
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other
Notes Payable and Short-Term Borrowings
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other	$ 27		$ 34
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	$ 27		$ 34
Notes payable to banks, lines of credit and other, weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	2.00%		4.70%

Borrowings - Schedule of Long-T

Borrowings - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	May 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 31, 2008	Feb. 28, 2007
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ 6,758,000,000		$ 6,677,000,000
Fair value adjustment related to hedged debt		72,000,000		103,000,000
Less: current portion		(51,000,000)		(2,160,000,000)
U.S. Dollar Global Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		6,493,000,000		8,638,000,000
Principal amount of debt redeemed and repaid			$ 2,100,000,000
2006 Shelf Registration Statement-$500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.694% in February 2007 at 5.4%, due March 2017, paid November 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0		162,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)											99.694%
Interest rate (as a percent)											5.40%
Face amount of debt instrument											$ 500,000,000
2006 Shelf Registration Statement-$750 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.932% in March 2008 at 5.5%, due March 2018, paid November 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0		283,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)										99.932%
Interest rate (as a percent)										5.50%
Face amount of debt instrument										$ 750,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,350 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.827% in December 2010 at 3.75%, due December 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		648,000,000		648,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)									99.827%
Interest rate (as a percent)									3.75%
Face amount of debt instrument									$ 1,350,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.799% in May 2011 at 4.3%, due June 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		1,248,000,000		1,248,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)								99.799%
Interest rate (as a percent)								4.30%
Face amount of debt instrument								$ 1,250,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.816% in September 2011 at 4.375%, due September 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		999,000,000		999,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)							99.816%
Interest rate (as a percent)							4.375%
Face amount of debt instrument							$ 1,000,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.707% in December 2011 at 4.65%, due December 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		1,498,000,000		1,497,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)						99.707%
Interest rate (as a percent)						4.65%
Face amount of debt instrument						$ 1,500,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.771% in March 2012 at 4.05%, due September 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		499,000,000		499,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)					99.771%
Interest rate (as a percent)					4.05%
Face amount of debt instrument					$ 500,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,200 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.863% in September 2011 at 6.0%, due September 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		1,199,000,000		1,199,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)							99.863%
Interest rate (as a percent)							6.00%
Face amount of debt instrument							$ 1,200,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$650 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.911% in December 2010 at 2.2%, due December 2015, paid November 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0		309,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)									99.911%
Interest rate (as a percent)									2.20%
Face amount of debt instrument									$ 650,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,000 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.958% in May 2011 at 2.65%, due June 2016, paid November 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0		346,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)								99.958%
Interest rate (as a percent)								2.65%
Face amount of debt instrument								$ 1,000,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,300 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.784% in September 2011 at 3.0%, due September 2016, paid November 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0		390,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)							99.784%
Interest rate (as a percent)							3.00%
Face amount of debt instrument							$ 1,300,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$850 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.790% in December 2011 at 3.3%, due December 2016, paid November 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0		220,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)						99.79%
Interest rate (as a percent)						3.30%
Face amount of debt instrument						$ 850,000,000
2009 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,500 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.985% in March 2012 at 2.6%, due September 2017, paid November 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0		436,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)					99.985%
Interest rate (as a percent)					2.60%
Face amount of debt instrument					$ 1,500,000,000
2012 Shelf Registration Statement-$750 issued at par in January 2014 at three-month USD LIBOR plus 0.94%, due January 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		102,000,000		102,000,000
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 750,000,000
Spread on interest rate (as a percent)	0.94%
2012 Shelf Registration Statement-$1,250 issued at discount to par at a price of 99.954% in January 2014 at 2.75%, due January 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		300,000,000		300,000,000
Discount to par (as a percent)	99.954%
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.75%
Face amount of debt instrument	$ 1,250,000,000
Other, including capital lease obligations, at 0.51%-8.30%, due in calendar years 2015-2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other, including capital lease obligations, at 0.51%-8.30%, due in calendar years 2015-2024		$ 244,000,000		$ 96,000,000
Lease obligation, minimum interest rate		0.51%
Lease obligation, maximum interest rate		8.30%

Borrowings - Narrative (Details

Borrowings - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2015	Nov. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 273,000,000	$ 167,000,000	$ 167,000,000
Premium on debt issuance	72,000,000
Discount on debt issuance	7,000,000
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity					$ 4,000,000,000
U.S. Dollar Global Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt redeemed and repaid				$ 2,100,000,000
Senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility | Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	4,000,000,000
Lines of credit | Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Uncommitted lines of credit	$ 822,000,000

Borrowings - Schedule of Aggreg

Borrowings - Schedule of Aggregate Future Maturities of Long-term Debt at Face Value (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Fiscal year
2,017	$ 78
2,018	66
2,019	447
2,020	38
2,021	2,920
Thereafter	3,222
Total	$ 6,771

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equi125

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 10, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.5	$ 0.67	$ 0.61
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	100	75	92
Payment in connection with repurchases of shares	$ 1,161	$ 2,883	$ 2,728
Share repurchases that will be settled in subsequent period (in shares)		0.5
Future repurchases of outstanding shares of common stock				$ 3,000
Share repurchase authorization remaining	$ 3,800

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equi126

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity - Taxes Related to Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive (loss) income	$ 45	$ 14	$ (66)
Tax (provision) benefit on change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on change arising during the period	(3)	2	(1)
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive (loss) income	(3)	2	(1)
Tax benefit (provision) on change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on change arising during the period	32	(294)	(174)
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassifications during the period	(1)	368	(18)
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive (loss) income	31	74	(192)
Tax benefit on change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive (loss) income	17	11	154
Tax benefit on losses arising during the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on change arising during the period	242	5	181
Tax provision on amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassifications during the period	(12)	(18)	(18)
Tax (provision) benefit on curtailments, settlements and other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassifications during the period	(213)	24	(9)
Tax provision on change in cumulative translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Tax benefit (provision) on other comprehensive (loss) income	$ 0	$ (73)	$ (27)

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equi127

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity - Changes and Reclassifications Related to Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	$ (318)
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	101
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(217)	$ (421)	$ (2,103)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(2)	(15)	6
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	0	0	(1)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(2)	(15)	5
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	231	797	163
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	62	(944)	133
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	293	(147)	296
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(547)
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	39
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(508)	21	(2,292)
Losses arising during the period
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(517)	(543)	(2,575)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	39	425	241
Curtailments, settlements and other
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	(30)	139	42
Change in cumulative translation adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	0
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$ 0	$ (280)	$ (112)

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equi128

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity - Reclassifications of Pre-tax (Gains) Losses on Cash Flow Hedges Into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 48,238	$ 51,463	$ 56,651
Cost of revenue	(39,240)	(41,524)	(45,431)
Interest and other, net	212	(388)	(393)
Net earnings from continuing operations	2,666	3,718	2,924
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(170)	836	2,089
Net earnings	2,496	4,554	5,013
Reclassifications of losses (gains) into earnings | Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net revenue	(20)	(995)	17
Cost of revenue	84	156	74
Other operating expenses	(1)	3	0
Interest and other, net	0	4	0
Net earnings from continuing operations	63	(832)	91
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	0	(480)	60
Net earnings	$ 63	$ (1,312)	$ 151

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equi129

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	$ 27,768
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	5,081
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(318)
Reclassifications of losses into earnings	(101)
Balance at end of period	(3,889)	$ 27,768
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	66
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	(55)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(2)	(15)	$ 6
Reclassifications of losses into earnings	0	0	1
Balance at end of period	9	66
Change in unrealized components of cash flow hedges
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(39)
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	(68)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	231	797	163
Reclassifications of losses into earnings	(62)	944	$ (133)
Balance at end of period	186	(39)
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(5,355)
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	4,230
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(547)
Reclassifications of losses into earnings	(39)
Balance at end of period	(1,633)	(5,355)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(974)
Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise	974
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	0
Reclassifications of losses into earnings	0
Balance at end of period	0	(974)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Balance at beginning of period	(6,302)
Balance at end of period	$ (1,438)	$ (6,302)

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net earnings from continuing operations	$ 2,666	$ 3,718	$ 2,924
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(170)	836	2,089
Net earnings	$ 2,496	$ 4,554	$ 5,013
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net EPS (in shares)	1,730	1,814	1,882
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans (in shares)	13	22	30
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net EPS (in shares)	1,743	1,836	1,912
Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.54	$ 2.05	$ 1.55
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.10)	0.46	1.11
Total basic net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	1.44	2.51	2.66
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	1.53	2.02	1.53
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.10)	0.46	1.09
Total diluted net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.43	$ 2.48	$ 2.62
Anti dilutive weighted-average options (in shares)	13	23	26

Litigation and Contingencies (D

Litigation and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions

Nov. 14, 2016plaintiff

Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 30, 2015objector

Oct. 01, 2015USD ($)

Apr. 17, 2015USD ($)employeesubsidiary

Jan. 24, 2013USD ($)

Dec. 11, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 06, 2012lawsuit

Nov. 26, 2012lawsuit

May 23, 2012

Apr. 21, 2012USD ($)

May 10, 2010USD ($)employee

Oct. 31, 2012USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2012lawsuit

Dec. 31, 2006USD ($)employee

Oct. 31, 2016case

Apr. 20, 2012USD ($)

Apr. 11, 2012USD ($)

Litigation and Contingencies

Minimum age of plaintiff

40 years

Motion to compel arbitration, number of plaintiffs | plaintiff

1

India Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Proceedings

Litigation and Contingencies

Number of current employees | employee

7

Number of former employees | employee

1

Aggregate damages sought

$ 370

Loss contingency deposit to prevent interruption of business

$ 16

Duties and penalties under show cause notices

$ 17

$ 386

Amount deposited under show cause notice prior to order

$ 7

$ 9

Additional amount deposited against products-related show cause notice

$ 10

Additional amount deposited against parts-related show cause notice

$ 3

Additional amount deposited against product order

$ 24

Russia GPO and Other Anti-Corruption Investigations

Litigation and Contingencies

Number of current employees | employee

1

Number of former employees | employee

2

Transaction of former subsidiary under investigation

$ 35

Indictment, number of defendants | employee

4

Class Actions re Authentication of Supplies

Litigation and Contingencies

Purported consumer class actions filed | case

4

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters

Litigation and Contingencies

Number of consolidated ERISA lawsuits filed | lawsuit

3

7

1

Number of objectors appealed to the settlement | objector

3

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Autonomy

Litigation and Contingencies

Aggregate damages sought

$ 5,000

Number of members | employee

2

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Autonomy | Mr. Lynch

Litigation and Contingencies

Aggregate damages sought

$ 160

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Software

Litigation and Contingencies

Number of subsidiaries | subsidiary

4

Autonomy-Related Legal Matters | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Software

Litigation and Contingencies

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

$ 8,800

Hewlett-Packard Company v. Oracle Corporation

Litigation and Contingencies

Damages awarded

$ 3,000

Hewlett-Packard Company v. Oracle Corporation | Past lost profits

Litigation and Contingencies

Damages awarded

1,700

Hewlett-Packard Company v. Oracle Corporation | Future lost profits

Litigation and Contingencies

Damages awarded

$ 1,300

Guarantees, Indemnifications132

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Changes in aggregated product warranty liabilities
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,184	$ 1,385
Accruals for warranties issued	966	1,134
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	(23)	(16)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(1,147)	(1,319)
Balance at end of year	$ 980	$ 1,184

Commitments - Lease Commitments

Commitments - Lease Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unconditional purchase obligations	$ 249
Rent expense	200	$ 200	$ 200
Fiscal year
2,017	199
2,018	204
2,019	175
2,020	136
2,021	75
Thereafter	279
Less: Sublease rental income	(218)
Total	$ 850

Commitments - Unconditional Pur

Commitments - Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unconditional purchase obligations	$ 249
Fiscal year
2,017	63
2,018	61
2,019	38
2,020	38
2,021	38
Thereafter	11
Total	$ 249

Divestitures (Details)

Divestitures (Details) - Divestiture - Open Text Corporation $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration to divest	$ 475
Gain recognized	$ 401