Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

9 Months Ended

Jan. 24, 2020

The following table provides changes in AOCI, net of tax, and by component:


(in millions)	Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Investment Securities		Cumulative Translation Adjustments		Net Investment Hedges		Net Change in Retirement Obligations		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
April 26, 2019	$	(45)	$	(1,383)	$	(169)	$	(1,308)	$	194	$	(2,711)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	94		(116)		187		(1)		106		270
Reclassifications	(1)		—		—		39		(143)		(105)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	93		(116)		187		38		(37)		165
January 24, 2020	$	48	$	(1,499)	$	18	$	(1,270)	$	157	$	(2,546)


(in millions)	Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Investment Securities		Cumulative Translation Adjustment		Net Investment Hedges		Net Change in Retirement Obligations		Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Cash Flow Hedges		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
April 27, 2018	$	(194)	$	(11)	$	(257)	$	(1,117)	$	(207)	$	(1,786)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(7)		(1,124)		—		—		353		(778)
Reclassifications	30		—		—		65		(36)		59
Other comprehensive income (loss)	23		(1,124)		—		65		317		(719)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle⁽¹⁾	47		—		—		—		—		47
January 25, 2019	$	(124)	$	(1,135)	$	(257)	$	(1,052)	$	110	$	(2,458)

(1) The cumulative effect of change in accounting principle during the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 resulted from the adoption of accounting guidance that requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. As a result of the adoption, the Company reclassified $47 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the opening balance of retained earnings as of April 28, 2018.

The income tax on gains and losses on investment securities in other comprehensive income before reclassifications during the nine months ended January 24, 2020 and January 25, 2019 was an expense of $7 million and a benefit of $2 million, respectively. During the nine months ended January 24, 2020 and January 25, 2019, realized gains and losses on investment securities reclassified from AOCI were reduced by income taxes of $1 million and $2 million, respectively. When realized, gains and losses on investment securities reclassified from AOCI are recognized within other non-operating income, net. Refer to Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

For the nine months ended January 24, 2020, there was no income tax on cumulative translation adjustments. For the nine months ended January 25, 2019, there was a $8 million income tax benefit on cumulative translation adjustments.

During the nine months ended January 24, 2020 and January 25, 2019, there were no tax impacts on net investment hedges. Refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

The net change in retirement obligations in other comprehensive income includes amortization of net actuarial losses included in net periodic benefit cost. During the nine months ended January 24, 2020 and January 25, 2019, there were no income tax impacts on the net change in retirement obligations in other comprehensive income before reclassifications. During the nine months ended January 24, 2020 and January 25, 2019, the gains and losses on defined benefit and pension items reclassified from AOCI were reduced by income taxes of $9 million and $15 million, respectively. When realized, net gains and losses on defined benefit and pension items reclassified from AOCI are recognized within other non-operating income, net. Refer to Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

The income tax on unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income before reclassifications during the nine months ended January 24, 2020 and January 25, 2019 was an expense of $38 million and $116 million, respectively. During the nine months ended January 24, 2020 and January 25, 2019, gains and losses on cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI were reduced by income taxes of $47 million and $16 million, respectively. When realized, gains and losses on currency exchange rate contracts reclassified from AOCI are recognized within other operating (income) expense, net, and gains and losses on forward starting interest rate derivatives reclassified from AOCI are recognized within interest expense. Refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.