CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2020	Mar. 29, 2019	Mar. 27, 2020	Mar. 29, 2019
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ (456)	$ 439	$ (430)	$ 715
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Currency translation	(114)	64	(64)	83
Adjustments to unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of income taxes	8	6	16	12
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of income taxes	(53)	27	(22)	51
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(159)	97	(70)	146
Comprehensive income (loss)	(615)	536	(500)	861
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2		2
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.	$ (613)	$ 536	$ (498)	$ 861

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