Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 04, 2018
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 1,733	$ 1,517
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	3	1
Net earnings from continuing operations	1,730	1,516
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations
Depreciation and amortization	1,267	1,234
Share-based compensation expense	86	71
Deferred income taxes	104	129
Noncash losses / (gains) and other, net	42	99
Changes in operating accounts
Inventory	375	(515)
Other assets	64	1
Accounts payable	(731)	342
Accrued and other liabilities	(127)	(154)
Cash provided by operating activities—continuing operations	2,810	2,723
Cash provided by operating activities—discontinued operations	2	1
Cash provided by operations	2,812	2,724
Investing activities
Expenditures for property and equipment	(1,394)	(1,856)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	10	15
Other investments	0	3
Cash required for investing activities	(1,384)	(1,838)
Financing activities
Additions to long-term debt	994	0
Reductions of long-term debt	(1,026)	(255)
Dividends paid	(658)	(665)
Repurchase of stock	(662)	(954)
Accelerated share repurchase pending final settlement	0	(525)
Stock option exercises	24	50
Cash required for financing activities	(1,328)	(2,349)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	100	(1,463)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,556	2,643
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,656	1,180
Supplemental information
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	156	15
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$ 195	$ 169