v3.19.3
Activity in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions |
3 Months Ended |
9 Months Ended |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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$ (4,994)
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Translation adjustment (net of tax effect of $41 and $1) |
$ (48)
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$ (28)
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(28)
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$ (112)
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Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $1 and $(1)) |
(3)
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(1)
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6
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(4)
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Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $79 and $14) |
206
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49
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270
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315
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Balance at end of period |
(4,617)
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(5,288)
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(4,617)
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(5,288)
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Foreign currency translation gain (loss): |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Balance at beginning of period |
(1,106)
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(1,061)
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(1,126)
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(930)
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Translation adjustment (net of tax effect of $41 and $1) |
(48)
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(28)
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(28)
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(112)
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Balance at end of period |
(1,154)
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(1,089)
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(1,154)
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(1,089)
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax |
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0
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(47)
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Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Balance at beginning of period |
7
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(5)
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(2)
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(2)
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Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $1 and $(1)) |
2
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(2)
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11
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(6)
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Balance at end of period |
4
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(6)
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4
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(6)
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax |
1
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0
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1
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1
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |
5
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(1)
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(5)
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2
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Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax: |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Balance at beginning of period |
104
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(179)
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40
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(366)
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Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $79 and $14) |
251
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44
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355
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254
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Reclassification from AOCI pursuant to the early adoption of ASU 2018-02 |
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$ 0
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$ (79)
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Reclassification to earnings (net of tax effect of $(14) and $1) |
45
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(5)
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(85)
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61
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Balance at end of period |
310
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(130)
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310
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(130)
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Reclassification to earnings, tax effect |
(14)
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1
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27
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19
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Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Balance at beginning of period |
(3,820)
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(4,101)
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(3,906)
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(3,569)
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Remeasurement of plan assets and liabilities (net of tax effect of $0 and $214) (1) |
43
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38
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129
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115
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Balance at end of period |
(3,777)
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(4,063)
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(3,777)
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(4,063)
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax |
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0
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(609)
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Income Tax Expense Benefit [Member] | Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax |
(1)
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0
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(1)
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1
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Income Tax Expense Benefit [Member] | Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax: |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Reclassification to earnings, tax effect |
(14)
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1
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(27)
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19
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Income Tax Expense Benefit [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax |
14
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12
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41
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36
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Net Income [Member] [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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TotalOtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassification, Net of Tax |
7
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(44)
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(39)
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(178)
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Net Income [Member] [Member] | Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax |
(5)
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1
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(5)
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2
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Net Income [Member] [Member] | Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax: |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Reclassification to earnings (net of tax effect of $(14) and $1) |
(45)
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5
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(85)
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61
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Net Income [Member] [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax |
(43)
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(38)
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(129)
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(115)
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Labor and Related Expense [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax |
(57)
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(50)
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(170)
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(151)
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Foreign exchange contracts | Interest Expense | Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax: |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax |
62
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0
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124
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(62)
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Interest rate contracts | Interest Expense | Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax: |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax |
$ (3)
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$ (6)
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$ (12)
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$ (18)
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