Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Goodwill Allocated to Reportable Segments (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 841
Acquisitions and adjustments	383
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	5
Ending balance	1,229
Regulated Industries
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	673
Acquisitions and adjustments	0
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	5
Ending balance	678
Intelligent Infrastructure
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	76
Acquisitions and adjustments	383
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0
Ending balance	459
Connected Living and Digital Commerce
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	92
Acquisitions and adjustments	0
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0
Ending balance	$ 92