Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Goodwill Allocated to Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2025	Aug. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 661	$ 621
Acquisitions and adjustments	173	34
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	7	6
Ending balance	841	661
Regulated Industries
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	490	447
Acquisitions and adjustments	178	38
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	5	5
Ending balance	673	490
Intelligent Infrastructure
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	69	69
Acquisitions and adjustments	7	0
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0	0
Ending balance	76	69
Connected Living and Digital Commerce
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	102	105
Acquisitions and adjustments	(12)	(4)
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	2	1
Ending balance	$ 92	$ 102