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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
Apr. 30, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net earnings $ 971 $ 1,229
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 402 414
Stock-based compensation expense 332 271
Restructuring and other charges 192 134
Deferred taxes on earnings (83) 0
Other, net 72 (13)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:    
Accounts receivable 851 (106)
Inventory (472) (678)
Accounts payable (1,699) 360
Net investment in leases related to integrated financing (48) (81)
Taxes on earnings (121) (128)
Restructuring and other (149) (144)
Other assets and liabilities 164 (556)
Net cash provided by operating activities 412 702
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Investment in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible (485) (277)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments (6) 0
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments 14 0
Collateral posted for derivative instruments (540) 0
Payment made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (116) 0
Net cash used in investing activities (1,133) (277)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs 1,158 186
Payment of debt and associated costs (102) (102)
Stock-based award activities and others (118) (80)
Repurchase of common stock (200) (600)
Cash dividends paid (546) (544)
Settlement of cash flow hedges 6 0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 198 (1,140)
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (523) (715)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 3,253 3,232
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 2,730 $ 2,517