Property, Plant, and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Apr. 26, 2019

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment balances and corresponding estimated useful lives were as follows:

(in millions)	April 26, 2019			April 27, 2018			Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Equipment	$	5,519		$	5,171		Generally 2-7, up to 15
Computer software	1,842			1,578			Up to 5
Land and land improvements	181			187			Up to 20
Buildings and leasehold improvements	2,267			2,265			Up to 40
Construction in progress	1,111			1,058			—
Property, plant, and equipment	10,920			10,259
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(6,245		)	(5,655		)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	4,675		$	4,604

Depreciation expense of $895 million, $821 million, and $937 million was recognized in fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.