Property, Plant, and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Apr. 24, 2020

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 24, 2020		April 26, 2019		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Equipment	$	5,859	$	5,519	Generally 2-7, up to 15
Computer software	2,131		1,842		Up to 5
Land and land improvements	175		181		Up to 20
Buildings and leasehold improvements	2,277		2,267		Up to 40
Construction in progress	1,202		1,111		—
Property, plant, and equipment	11,644		10,920
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(6,816)		(6,245)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	4,828	$	4,675

Depreciation expense of $907 million, $895 million, and $821 million was recognized in fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.