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Stock Repurchases
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Stock Repurchases Stock Repurchases On September 22, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 320 million share increase in the stock repurchase program, bringing the total current authorization to 784 million shares. The repurchases may be effected through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. No time limit has been placed on the duration of the stock repurchase program. Subject to applicable securities laws, such repurchases will be made at such times and in such amounts as the Company deems appropriate and may be discontinued at any time. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock under the program during the nine months ended April 30, 2024 or 2023. As of April 30, 2024, the total number of shares repurchased under the program was 458 million, and subject to applicable limitations under Delaware law, 326 million shares were available for repurchase under the program.