v3.20.4
Shareholders’ Equity
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders’ Equity Shareholders’ Equity
Capital Return Program
Beginning August 2004, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase our stock.
Through January 31, 2021, we have repurchased an aggregate of 260 million shares under our share repurchase program for a total cost of $7.08 billion. All shares delivered from these repurchases have been placed into treasury stock. As of January 31, 2021, we are authorized, subject to certain specifications, to repurchase shares of our common stock up to $7.24 billion through December 2022.
During fiscal year 2021, we paid $395 million in cash dividends to our shareholders.