Property, plant and equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2025

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

Assets are depreciated to their estimated residual value using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows: 

Owned buildings	20 - 50 years
Leasehold improvements	Up to period of lease
Plant and machinery	10 years
Computer hardware	3 - 5 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment	5 - 7 years
Vehicles	4 years

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:

	As of July 31,
(In millions)	2025	2024
Land	$399	$388
Buildings	1,206	1,185
Leasehold improvements	719	618
Plant and machinery	1,012	927
Other equipment	173	166
Property, plant and equipment	3,509	3,284
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(1,663)	(1,532)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$1,846	$1,752