Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Stockholders' Investment (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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May 31, 2019 |
May 31, 2018 |
May 31, 2017 |
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| Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Other comprehensive loss, tax | $ (57) | $ (21) | $ (9) |
| Purchase of treasury stock | 6,600,000 | 4,300,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Cash dividends declared, per share | $ 2.60 | $ 2.00 | $ 1.60 |
| Employee incentive plans and other, shares issued | 1,300,000 | 3,100,000 | 3,500,000 |
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- Definition Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of tax expense (benefit) allocated to other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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