Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Jul. 31, 2016 shares
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	BROWN FORMAN CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000014693
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--04-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Common stock, Class A, voting [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	169,080,654
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	222,431,456

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales	$ 856	$ 900
Excise taxes	195	201
Net Sales	661	699
Cost of sales	208	208
Gross profit	453	491
Advertising expenses	82	95
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	163	169
Other expense (income), net	(5)	0
Operating income	213	227
Interest income	1	0
Interest expense	13	9
Income before income taxes	201	218
Income taxes	57	62
Net income	$ 144	$ 156
Earnings per share:
Basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.37	$ 0.38
Diluted (dollars per share)	0.36	0.37
Cash dividends per common share:
Declared (dollars per share)	0.3400	0.3150
Paid (dollars per share)	$ 0.1700	$ 0.1575

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 144	$ 156
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments	(67)	(24)
Cash flow hedge adjustments	12	16
Postretirement benefits adjustments	3	4
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(52)	(4)
Comprehensive income	$ 92	$ 152

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 459	$ 263
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9 and $9 at April 30 and July 31, respectively	501	559
Inventories:
Barreled whiskey	835	666
Finished goods	212	187
Work in process	119	116
Raw materials and supplies	96	85
Total inventories	1,262	1,054
Other current assets	339	357
Total current assets	2,561	2,233
Property, plant, and equipment, net	645	629
Goodwill	756	590
Other intangible assets	649	595
Deferred tax assets	16	17
Other assets	128	119
Total assets	4,755	4,183
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	463	501
Dividends payable	67	0
Accrued income taxes	56	19
Short-term borrowings	288	271
Total current liabilities	874	791
Long-term debt	1,953	1,230
Deferred tax liabilities	122	101
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits	344	353
Other liabilities	132	146
Total liabilities	3,425	2,621
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Additional paid-in capital	74	114
Retained earnings	4,085	4,065
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(402)	(350)
Treasury stock, at cost (59,143,000 and 63,115,000 shares at April 30 and July 31, respectively)	(2,495)	(2,301)
Total stockholders' equity	1,330	1,562
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	4,755	4,183
Common stock, Class A, voting [Member]
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock	25	13
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting [Member]
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock	$ 43	$ 21

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 9	$ 9
Common stock, par value	$ 0.15
Treasury stock, shares	63,115	59,143
Common stock, Class A, voting [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.15	$ 0.15
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.15	$ 0.15

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 144	$ 156
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization	15	13
Stock-based compensation expense	4	3
Deferred income taxes	(11)	2
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisition of business	(24)	(27)
Cash provided by operating activities	128	147
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	(307)	0
Additions to property, plant, and equipment	(16)	(39)
Computer software expenditures	(1)	0
Cash used for investing activities	(324)	(39)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in short-term borrowings	(43)	(176)
Proceeds from long-term debt	717	490
Debt issuance costs	(5)	(5)
Net payments related to exercise of stock-based awards	(3)	(5)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards	0	12
Acquisition of treasury stock	(201)	(230)
Dividends paid	(67)	(65)
Cash provided by financing activities	398	21
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(6)	(5)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	196	124
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	263	370
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 459	$ 494

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. In accordance with those rules and regulations, we condensed or omitted certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We suggest that you read these condensed financial statements together with the financial statements and footnotes included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016 (2016 Form 10-K).

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments (unless otherwise indicated), necessary for a fair statement of our financial results for the periods covered by this report.

We prepared the accompanying financial statements on a basis that is substantially consistent with the accounting principles applied in our 2016 Form 10-K, but made the following changes during the first quarter of fiscal 2017:

•

We changed our presentation of excise taxes from the gross method (included in sales and costs) to the net method (excluded from sales). As a result, the amounts presented as “net sales” in our financial statements now exclude excise taxes. We believe the change in presentation to the net method is preferable because it is more representative of the internal financial information reviewed by management in assessing our performance and more consistent with the presentation used by our major competitors in their external financial statements. Prior period financial statements have been recast to conform to the new presentation.

•

We adopted new guidance related to certain aspects of the accounting for stock-based compensation, including the income tax consequences. Under the new guidance, we recognize all tax benefits related to stock-based compensation as an income tax benefit in our statement of operations, and include all income tax cash flows within operating activities in our statement of cash flows. Under the previous accounting guidance, we recognized some of those tax benefits (excess tax benefits) as additional paid-in capital and classified that amount as a financing activity in our statement of cash flows. We adopted these provisions of the new guidance on a prospective basis as of May 1, 2016. As a result, our net income and operating cash flows for the quarter ended July 31, 2016, include excess tax benefits of $2 million. Prior period financial statements have not been adjusted.

Also, under the new guidance, we recognize the excess tax benefits during the period in which the related awards vest or are exercised. Under the previous accounting guidance, we recognized those benefits during the period in which they reduced taxes payable. We adopted this provision of the new guidance on a modified retrospective basis with a cumulative-effect adjustment of $10 million to retained earnings as of May 1, 2016.

Also, as discussed in Note 12, our Class A and Class B common shares were split on a two-for-one basis during August 2016. As a result, all share and per share amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and related notes are presented on a split-adjusted basis.

Recent accounting pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. As issued, the new guidance would have become effective for us beginning fiscal 2018. However, the FASB has since deferred the effective date until our fiscal 2019, though permitting voluntary adoption as of the original effective date. The FASB has also issued various amendments and proposed further amendments to the new guidance. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance (as amended) and the proposed amendments on our financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for leases. The new guidance will become effective for us beginning fiscal 2020, although voluntary adoption during an earlier period will be permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on our financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for credit losses. The new guidance will become effective for us beginning fiscal 2021, with voluntary early adoption permitted during our fiscal 2020. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on our financial statements.

Inventories	3 Months Ended
Inventories	Jul. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories We use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method to determine the cost of most of our inventories. If the LIFO method had not been used, inventories at current cost would have been $248 million higher than reported as of April 30, 2016, and $253 million higher than reported as of July 31, 2016. Changes in the LIFO valuation reserve for interim periods are based on a proportionate allocation of the estimated change for the entire fiscal year.

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jul. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Our consolidated interim effective tax rate is based upon our expected annual operating income, statutory tax rates, and income tax laws in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Significant or unusual items, including adjustments to accruals for tax uncertainties, are recognized in the quarter in which the related event occurs. The effective tax rate of 28.2% for the three months ended July 31, 2016, is based on an expected tax rate of 29.5% on ordinary income for the full fiscal year, as adjusted for the recognition of a net tax benefit related to discrete items arising during the period and interest on previously provided tax contingencies. Our expected tax rate includes current fiscal year additions for existing tax contingency items. As discussed in Note 1, we adopted new accounting guidance for stock-based compensation, including the income tax consequences. As a result, our effective tax rate for the quarter reflects the impact of $2 million of tax benefits related to stock-based compensation that we recognized as a discrete item during the period.

Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share further includes the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards. We calculate that dilutive effect using the “treasury stock method” (as defined by GAAP).

The following table presents information concerning basic and diluted earnings per share:



	Three Months Ended
	July 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)	2015		2016
Net income available to common stockholders	$	156	$	144
Share data (in thousands):
Basic average common shares outstanding	414,526		393,018
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	2,750		2,991
Diluted average common shares outstanding	417,276		396,009

Basic earnings per share	$	0.38	$	0.37
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.37	$	0.36

We excluded common stock-based awards for approximately 1,288,000 shares and 1,173,000 shares from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. We excluded those awards because they were not dilutive for those periods under the treasury stock method.

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Jul. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies We operate in a litigious environment, and we are sued in the normal course of business. Sometimes plaintiffs seek substantial damages. Significant judgment is required in predicting the outcome of these suits and claims, many of which take years to adjudicate. We accrue estimated costs for a contingency when we believe that a loss is probable and we can make a reasonable estimate of the loss, and then adjust the accrual as appropriate to reflect changes in facts and circumstances. We do not believe it is reasonably possible that these existing loss contingencies, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. No material accrued loss contingencies are recorded as of July 31, 2016. We have guaranteed the repayment by a third-party importer of its obligation under a bank credit facility that it uses in connection with its importation of our products in Russia. If the importer were to default on that obligation, which we believe is unlikely, our maximum possible exposure under the existing terms of the guaranty would be approximately $21 million (subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates). Both the fair value and carrying amount of the guaranty are insignificant. As of July 31, 2016, our actual exposure under the guaranty of the importer's obligation is approximately $12 million. Based on the financial support we provide to the importer, we believe it meets the definition of a variable interest entity. However, because we do not control this entity, it is not included in our consolidated financial statements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for loss and gain contingencies. Describes any existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as of the balance sheet date (or prior to issuance of the financial statements) as to a probable or reasonably possible loss incurred by an entity that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur, and typically discloses the amount of loss recorded or a range of possible loss, or an assertion that no reasonable estimate can be made.

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Debt

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Our long-term debt (net of unamortized discount and issuance costs) consisted of:



(Principal and carrying amounts in millions)	April 30, 2016		July 31, 2016
1.00% notes, $250 principal amount, due in fiscal 2018	$	249	$	249
2.25% notes, $250 principal amount, due in fiscal 2023	248		248
1.20% notes, €300 principal amount, due in fiscal 2027	—		332
2.60% notes, £300 principal amount, due in fiscal 2029	—		391
3.75% notes, $250 principal amount, due in fiscal 2043	248		248
4.50% notes, $500 principal amount, due in fiscal 2046	485		485
	$	1,230	$	1,953

We issued senior, unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of 300 million euros in July 2016. Interest on these notes will accrue at a rate of 1.20% and be paid annually. As of July 31, 2016, the carrying amount of these notes was $332 million ($335 million principal, less unamortized discounts and issuance costs). These notes are due on July 7, 2026.

In addition, we issued senior, unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of 300 million British pounds in July 2016. Interest on these notes will accrue at a rate of 2.60% and be paid annually. As of July 31, 2016, the carrying amount of these notes was $391 million ($397 million principal, less unamortized discounts and issuance costs). These notes are due on July 7, 2028.

As of April 30, 2016, our short-term borrowings of $271 million included $269 million of commercial paper, with an average interest rate of 0.53% and a remaining maturity of 26 days. As of July 31, 2016, our short-term borrowings of $288 million included $285 million of commercial paper, with an average interest rate of 0.66% and a remaining maturity of 12 days.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

The following table shows the components of the pension and other postretirement benefit cost recognized for our U.S. benefit plans during the periods covered by this report. Information about similar international plans is not presented due to immateriality.



	Three Months Ended
	July 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2015			2016
Pension Benefits:
Service cost	$	6		$	6
Interest cost	9			9
Expected return on plan assets	(10		)	(10		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	7			6
Net cost	$	12		$	11

Other Postretirement Benefits:
Interest cost	1			1
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	—			(1		)
Net cost	$	1		$	—

Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We categorize the fair values of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to determine those values. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, while Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are:


•	Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


•	Level 2 – Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data.


•	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.

The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis:



(Dollars in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
April 30, 2016:
Assets:
Currency derivatives	$	—	$	19	$	—	$	19
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives	—		10		—		10
Short-term borrowings	—		271		—		271
Long-term debt	—		1,293		—		1,293
July 31, 2016:
Assets:
Currency derivatives	—		28		—		28
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives	—		5		—		5
Short-term borrowings	—		288		—		288
Long-term debt	—		2,122		—		2,122

We determine the fair values of our currency derivatives (forward contracts) using standard valuation models. The significant inputs used in these models, which are readily available in public markets or can be derived from observable market transactions, include the applicable exchange rates, forward rates, and discount rates. The discount rates are based on the historical U.S. Treasury rates.

The fair value of short-term borrowings approximates their carrying amount. We determine the fair value of long-term debt primarily based on the prices at which similar debt has recently traded in the market and also considering the overall market conditions on the date of valuation.

We measure some assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. That is, we do not measure them at fair value on an ongoing basis, but we do adjust them to fair value in some circumstances (for example, when we determine that an asset is impaired). No material nonrecurring fair value measurements were required during the periods presented in these financial statements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term borrowings approximate the carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments. We determine the fair value of currency derivatives and long-term debt as discussed in Note 8.

Below is a comparison of the fair values and carrying amounts of these instruments:



	April 30, 2016				July 31, 2016
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
(Dollars in millions)	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	263	$	263	$	459	$	459
Currency derivatives	19		19		28		28
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives	10		10		5		5
Short-term borrowings	271		271		288		288
Long-term debt	1,230		1,293		1,953		2,122

Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Our multinational business exposes us to global market risks, including the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates. We use derivatives to help manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. We formally document the purpose of each derivative contract, which includes linking the contract to the financial exposure it is designed to mitigate. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

We use currency derivative contracts to limit our exposure to the currency exchange risk that we cannot mitigate internally by using netting strategies. We designate most of these contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions (expected to occur within three years). We record all changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges (except any ineffective portion) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) until the underlying hedged transaction occurs, at which time we reclassify that amount into earnings. We assess the effectiveness of these hedges based on changes in forward exchange rates. The ineffective portion of the changes in fair value of our hedges (recognized immediately in earnings) during the periods presented in this report was not material.

We had outstanding currency derivatives, related primarily to our euro, British pound, and Australian dollar exposures, with notional amounts totaling $1,265 million at April 30, 2016 and $1,164 million at July 31, 2016.

During the quarter ended July 31, 2016, we used some currency derivative forward contracts and foreign currency-denominated long-term debt as after-tax net investment hedges of our investments in certain foreign subsidiaries. Any change in value of the designated portion of the hedging instruments is recorded in AOCI, offsetting the foreign currency translation adjustment of the related net investments that is also recorded in AOCI. As of July 31, 2016, $569 million of our foreign currency-denominated debt was designated as a net investment hedge. Our net investment hedges are intended to mitigate foreign exchange exposure related to non-U.S. dollar net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries against changes in foreign exchange rates.

We do not designate some of our currency derivatives and foreign currency-denominated debt as hedges because we use them to at least partially offset the immediate earnings impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on existing assets or liabilities. We immediately recognize the change in fair value of these instruments in earnings.

We use forward purchase contracts with suppliers to protect against corn price volatility. We expect to physically take delivery of the corn underlying each contract and use it for production over a reasonable period of time. Accordingly, we account for these contracts as normal purchases rather than derivative instruments.

During May 2015, we entered into interest rate derivative contracts (U.S. Treasury lock agreements) to manage the interest rate risk related to the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate senior, unsecured notes. We designated the contracts as cash flow hedges of the future interest payments associated with the anticipated notes. Upon issuance in June 2015 of an aggregate principal amount of $500 million of the 4.50% notes, due June 15, 2045, we settled the contracts for a gain of $8 million. The entire gain was recorded to AOCI and will be amortized as a reduction of interest expense over the life of the notes.

The following table presents the pre-tax impact that changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments and non-derivative hedging instruments had on AOCI and earnings during the periods covered by this report:



		Three Months Ended
		July 31,
(Dollars in millions)	Classification	2015		2016
Derivative Instruments
Currency derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	$	29	$	29
Net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	Net sales	13		10
Interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	8		—
Currency derivatives designated as net investment hedge:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	—		8
Currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	Net sales	3		1
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	Other income	4		(5		)
Non-Derivative Hedging Instruments
Foreign currency-denominated debt designated as net investment hedge:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	—		(10		)
Foreign currency-denominated debt not designated as hedging instrument:
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	Other income	—		(1		)

We expect to reclassify $23 million of deferred net gains on cash flow hedges recorded in AOCI as of July 31, 2016, to earnings during the next 12 months. This reclassification would offset the anticipated earnings impact of the underlying hedged exposures. The actual amounts that we ultimately reclassify to earnings will depend on the exchange rates in effect when the underlying hedged transactions occur. As of July 31, 2016, the maximum term of our outstanding derivative contracts was 36 months.

We did not reclassify any deferred gains or losses related to net investment hedges from AOCI to earnings during the three months ended July 31, 2016. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the underlying exposures being hedged, we did not have any ineffectiveness related to net investment hedges during the three months ended July 31, 2016.

The carrying amounts of our foreign currency-denominated debt are presented in Note 6. The following table presents the fair values of our derivative instruments as of April 30, 2016 and July 31, 2016.



(Dollars in millions)	Classification	Fair value of derivatives in a gain position		Fair value of derivatives in a loss position
April 30, 2016:
Designated as cash flow hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	$	23	$	(2	)
Currency derivatives	Other assets	3		(2		)
Currency derivatives	Accrued expenses	4		(8		)
Currency derivatives	Other liabilities	3		(9		)
Not designated as hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	1		(4		)
July 31, 2016:
Designated as cash flow hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	25		(3		)
Currency derivatives	Other assets	14		(6		)
Currency derivatives	Accrued expenses	10		(5		)
Currency derivatives	Other liabilities	1		(2		)
Not designated as hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	—		(2		)
Currency derivatives	Accrued expenses	—		(9		)

The fair values reflected in the above table are presented on a gross basis. However, as discussed further below, the fair values of those instruments that are subject to net settlement agreements are presented in our balance sheets on a net basis.

In our statement of cash flows, we classify cash flows related to cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items.

Credit risk. We are exposed to credit-related losses if the counterparties to our derivative contracts default. This credit risk is limited to the fair value of the contracts. To manage this risk, we contract only with major financial institutions that have earned investment-grade credit ratings and with whom we have standard International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements that allow for net settlement of the derivative contracts. Also, we have established counterparty credit guidelines that are regularly monitored and that provide for reports to senior management according to prescribed guidelines, and we monetize contracts when we believe it is warranted. Because of these safeguards, we believe we have no derivative positions that warrant credit valuation adjustments.

Some of our derivative instruments require us to maintain a specific level of creditworthiness, which we have maintained. If our creditworthiness were to fall below that level, then the counterparties to our derivative instruments could request immediate payment or collateralization for derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivatives with creditworthiness requirements that were in a net liability position was $8 million at April 30, 2016 and $5 million at July 31, 2016.

Offsetting. As noted above, our derivative contracts are governed by ISDA agreements that allow for net settlement of derivative contracts with the same counterparty. It is our policy to present the fair values of current derivatives (i.e., those with a remaining term of 12 months or less) with the same counterparty on a net basis in the balance sheet. Similarly, we present the fair values of noncurrent derivatives with the same counterparty on a net basis. Current derivatives are not netted with noncurrent derivatives in the balance sheet. The following table summarizes the gross and net amounts of our derivative contracts.



(Dollars in millions)	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)			Gross Amounts Offset in Balance Sheet			Net Amounts Presented in Balance Sheet			Gross Amounts Not Offset in Balance Sheet			Net Amounts
April 30, 2016:
Derivative assets	$	34		$	(15	)	$	19		$	(6	)	$	13
Derivative liabilities	(25		)	15			(10		)	6			(4		)
July 31, 2016:
Derivative assets	50			(22		)	28			(3		)	25
Derivative liabilities	(27		)	22			(5		)	3			(2		)

No cash collateral was received or pledged related to our derivative contracts as of April 30, 2016 and July 31, 2016.

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The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill and other intangible assets during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



(Dollars in millions)	Goodwill			Other Intangible Assets
Balance at April 30, 2016	$	590		$	595
Acquisitions (Note 14)	182			65
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16		)	(11		)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	756		$	649

Our other intangible assets consist of trademarks and brand names, all with indefinite useful lives.

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The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

Stockholders’ Equity

The following table summarizes the changes in stockholders’ equity during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



(Dollars in millions)	Class A Common Stock		Class B Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			AOCI			Treasury Stock			Total
Balance at April 30, 2016	$	13	$	21	$	114		$	4,065		$	(350	)	$	(2,301	)	$	1,562
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 1)								10									10
Net income								144									144
Net other comprehensive income (loss)											(52		)				(52		)
Cash dividends								(134		)							(134		)
Acquisition of treasury stock														(201		)	(201		)
Stock-based compensation expense					4												4
Stock issued under compensation plans														7			7
Loss on issuance of treasury stock issued under compensation plans					(10		)										(10		)
Stock split	12		22		(34		)										—
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	25	$	43	74			4,085			(402		)	(2,495		)	1,330

Stock split. On May 26, 2016, our Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split for our Class A and Class B common stock, subject to stockholder approval of an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The amendment, which was approved by stockholders on July 28, 2016, increased the number of authorized shares of Class A common stock from 85,000,000 to 170,000,000. The amendment did not change the number of authorized Class B common shares, which remains at 400,000,000.

The stock split, which was effected as a stock dividend, resulted in the issuance of one new share of Class A common stock for each share of Class A common stock outstanding and one new share of Class B common stock for each share of Class B common stock outstanding. The stock split was also applied to our treasury shares. Thus, the stock split increased the number of Class A shares issued from 85,000,000 to 170,000,000, and increased the number of Class B shares issued from 142,313,000 to 284,626,000. The new shares were distributed on August 18, 2016, to shareholders of record as of August 8, 2016.

As a result of the stock split, we reclassified approximately $34 million from additional paid-in capital to common stock during the quarter ended July 31, 2016. The $34 million represents the $0.15 par value per share of the new shares issued in the stock split.

All share and per share amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and related notes are presented on a split-adjusted basis.

Dividends. The following table summarizes the cash dividends declared per share on our Class A and Class B common stock during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



Declaration Date	Record Date	Payable Date	Amount per Share
May 26, 2016	June 6, 2016	July 1, 2016	$0.17
July 28, 2016	September 1, 2016	October 3, 2016	$0.17

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The following table summarizes the changes in each component of AOCI, net of tax, during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



(Dollars in millions)	Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedge Adjustments		Postretirement Benefits Adjustments			Total AOCI
Balance at April 30, 2016	$	(131	)	$	11	$	(230	)	$	(350	)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(67		)	12		3			(52		)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	(198	)	$	23	$	(227	)	$	(402	)

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Other Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

Other Comprehensive Income

The following table presents the components of net other comprehensive income (loss):



	Three Months Ended									Three Months Ended
	July 31, 2015									July 31, 2016
(Dollars in millions)	Pre-Tax			Tax			Net			Pre-Tax			Tax			Net
Currency translation adjustments:
Net gain (loss) on currency translation	$	(23	)	$	(1	)	$	(24	)	$	(68	)	$	1		$	(67	)
Reclassification to earnings	—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(23		)	(1		)	(24		)	(68		)	1			(67		)
Cash flow hedge adjustments:
Net gain (loss) on hedging instruments	37			(12		)	25			29			(11		)	18
Reclassification to earnings¹	(13		)	4			(9		)	(10		)	4			(6		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	24			(8		)	16			19			(7		)	12
Postretirement benefits adjustments:
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost	—			—			—			—			—			—
Reclassification to earnings²	7			(3		)	4			5			(2		)	3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	7			(3		)	4			5			(2		)	3

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	$	8		$	(12	)	$	(4	)	$	(44	)	$	(8	)	$	(52	)

¹Pre-tax amount is classified as net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

²Pre-tax amount is a component of pension and other postretirement benefit expense (as shown in Note 7, except for amounts related to non-U.S. benefit plans, about which no information is presented in Note 7 due to immateriality).

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Acquisition of Business

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Acquisition of Business [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

Acquisition of Business

On June 1, 2016, we acquired The BenRiach Distillery Company Limited (BenRiach) for aggregate consideration of approximately $407 million, consisting of a purchase price of approximately $341 million and approximately $66 million in assumed debt and transaction-related obligations that we have since paid. The acquisition, which brings three single malt Scotch whisky brands into our whiskey portfolio, includes brand trademarks, inventories, three malt distilleries, a bottling plant, and BenRiach’s headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The purchase price of approximately $341 million included cash of approximately $307 million paid at the acquisition date for 90% of the voting interests in BenRiach and a liability of approximately $34 million related to a put and call option agreement for the remaining 10% equity shares. Under that agreement, we may choose (or be required) to purchase the remaining 10% for approximately 24 million British pounds (approximately $34 million at the exchange rate on June 1, 2016) during the one-year period ending November 14, 2017.

The purchase price of approximately $341 million was preliminarily allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisals as follows:



(Dollars in millions)	June 1, 2016
Accounts receivable	$	11
Inventories	159
Other current assets	1
Property, plant, and equipment	19
Goodwill	182
Trademarks and brand names	65
Total assets	437

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	12
Short-term borrowings	59
Deferred tax liabilities	25
Total liabilities	96

Net assets acquired	$	341

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition is primarily attributable to the following: (a) the value of leveraging our distribution network and brand-building expertise to grow global sales of the existing single malt Scotch whisky brands acquired, (b) the valuable opportunity provided by the combination of the rather scarce identifiable assets to develop new products and line extensions in the especially attractive premium Scotch whisky category, and (c) the accumulated knowledge and expertise of the organized workforce employed by the acquired business. None of the preliminary goodwill amount of $182 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The initial allocation of the purchase price was based on preliminary estimates and may be revised as asset valuations are finalized and further information is obtained on the fair value of liabilities.

BenRiach’s results of operations, which have been included in our financial statements since the acquisition date, were not material for the period ended July 31, 2016. Pro forma results are not presented due to immateriality.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments (Policies)	Jul. 31, 2016
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Classification of Cash Flows Related to Cash Flow Hedges [Policy Text Block]	In our statement of cash flows, we classify cash flows related to cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items.
Derivatives, Offsetting Fair Value Amounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Offsetting. As noted above, our derivative contracts are governed by ISDA agreements that allow for net settlement of derivative contracts with the same counterparty. It is our policy to present the fair values of current derivatives (i.e., those with a remaining term of 12 months or less) with the same counterparty on a net basis in the balance sheet. Similarly, we present the fair values of noncurrent derivatives with the same counterparty on a net basis. Current derivatives are not netted with noncurrent derivatives in the balance sheet

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table presents information concerning basic and diluted earnings per share:



	Three Months Ended
	July 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)	2015		2016
Net income available to common stockholders	$	156	$	144
Share data (in thousands):
Basic average common shares outstanding	414,526		393,018
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	2,750		2,991
Diluted average common shares outstanding	417,276		396,009

Basic earnings per share	$	0.38	$	0.37
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.37	$	0.36

Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments

Our long-term debt (net of unamortized discount and issuance costs) consisted of:



(Principal and carrying amounts in millions)	April 30, 2016		July 31, 2016
1.00% notes, $250 principal amount, due in fiscal 2018	$	249	$	249
2.25% notes, $250 principal amount, due in fiscal 2023	248		248
1.20% notes, €300 principal amount, due in fiscal 2027	—		332
2.60% notes, £300 principal amount, due in fiscal 2029	—		391
3.75% notes, $250 principal amount, due in fiscal 2043	248		248
4.50% notes, $500 principal amount, due in fiscal 2046	485		485
	$	1,230	$	1,953

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The following table shows the components of the pension and other postretirement benefit cost recognized for our U.S. benefit plans during the periods covered by this report. Information about similar international plans is not presented due to immateriality.



	Three Months Ended
	July 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2015			2016
Pension Benefits:
Service cost	$	6		$	6
Interest cost	9			9
Expected return on plan assets	(10		)	(10		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	7			6
Net cost	$	12		$	11

Other Postretirement Benefits:
Interest cost	1			1
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	—			(1		)
Net cost	$	1		$	—

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis:



(Dollars in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
April 30, 2016:
Assets:
Currency derivatives	$	—	$	19	$	—	$	19
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives	—		10		—		10
Short-term borrowings	—		271		—		271
Long-term debt	—		1,293		—		1,293
July 31, 2016:
Assets:
Currency derivatives	—		28		—		28
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives	—		5		—		5
Short-term borrowings	—		288		—		288
Long-term debt	—		2,122		—		2,122

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Comparison of the fair values and carrying amounts of financial instrument

The fair value of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term borrowings approximate the carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments. We determine the fair value of currency derivatives and long-term debt as discussed in Note 8.

Below is a comparison of the fair values and carrying amounts of these instruments:



	April 30, 2016				July 31, 2016
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
(Dollars in millions)	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	263	$	263	$	459	$	459
Currency derivatives	19		19		28		28
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives	10		10		5		5
Short-term borrowings	271		271		288		288
Long-term debt	1,230		1,293		1,953		2,122

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the pre-tax impact that changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments and non-derivative hedging instruments had on AOCI and earnings during the periods covered by this report:



		Three Months Ended
		July 31,
(Dollars in millions)	Classification	2015		2016
Derivative Instruments
Currency derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	$	29	$	29
Net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	Net sales	13		10
Interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	8		—
Currency derivatives designated as net investment hedge:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	—		8
Currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	Net sales	3		1
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	Other income	4		(5		)
Non-Derivative Hedging Instruments
Foreign currency-denominated debt designated as net investment hedge:
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	n/a	—		(10		)
Foreign currency-denominated debt not designated as hedging instrument:
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	Other income	—		(1		)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the fair values of our derivative instruments as of April 30, 2016 and July 31, 2016.



(Dollars in millions)	Classification	Fair value of derivatives in a gain position		Fair value of derivatives in a loss position
April 30, 2016:
Designated as cash flow hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	$	23	$	(2	)
Currency derivatives	Other assets	3		(2		)
Currency derivatives	Accrued expenses	4		(8		)
Currency derivatives	Other liabilities	3		(9		)
Not designated as hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	1		(4		)
July 31, 2016:
Designated as cash flow hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	25		(3		)
Currency derivatives	Other assets	14		(6		)
Currency derivatives	Accrued expenses	10		(5		)
Currency derivatives	Other liabilities	1		(2		)
Not designated as hedges:
Currency derivatives	Other current assets	—		(2		)
Currency derivatives	Accrued expenses	—		(9		)

Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the gross and net amounts of our derivative contracts.



(Dollars in millions)	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)			Gross Amounts Offset in Balance Sheet			Net Amounts Presented in Balance Sheet			Gross Amounts Not Offset in Balance Sheet			Net Amounts
April 30, 2016:
Derivative assets	$	34		$	(15	)	$	19		$	(6	)	$	13
Derivative liabilities	(25		)	15			(10		)	6			(4		)
July 31, 2016:
Derivative assets	50			(22		)	28			(3		)	25
Derivative liabilities	(27		)	22			(5		)	3			(2		)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill and other intangible assets during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



(Dollars in millions)	Goodwill			Other Intangible Assets
Balance at April 30, 2016	$	590		$	595
Acquisitions (Note 14)	182			65
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16		)	(11		)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	756		$	649

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]

Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in stockholders’ equity during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



(Dollars in millions)	Class A Common Stock		Class B Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			AOCI			Treasury Stock			Total
Balance at April 30, 2016	$	13	$	21	$	114		$	4,065		$	(350	)	$	(2,301	)	$	1,562
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 1)								10									10
Net income								144									144
Net other comprehensive income (loss)											(52		)				(52		)
Cash dividends								(134		)							(134		)
Acquisition of treasury stock														(201		)	(201		)
Stock-based compensation expense					4												4
Stock issued under compensation plans														7			7
Loss on issuance of treasury stock issued under compensation plans					(10		)										(10		)
Stock split	12		22		(34		)										—
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	25	$	43	74			4,085			(402		)	(2,495		)	1,330

Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the cash dividends declared per share on our Class A and Class B common stock during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



Declaration Date	Record Date	Payable Date	Amount per Share
May 26, 2016	June 6, 2016	July 1, 2016	$0.17
July 28, 2016	September 1, 2016	October 3, 2016	$0.17

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in each component of AOCI, net of tax, during the three months ended July 31, 2016:



(Dollars in millions)	Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedge Adjustments		Postretirement Benefits Adjustments			Total AOCI
Balance at April 30, 2016	$	(131	)	$	11	$	(230	)	$	(350	)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(67		)	12		3			(52		)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	(198	)	$	23	$	(227	)	$	(402	)

Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the components of net other comprehensive income (loss):



	Three Months Ended									Three Months Ended
	July 31, 2015									July 31, 2016
(Dollars in millions)	Pre-Tax			Tax			Net			Pre-Tax			Tax			Net
Currency translation adjustments:
Net gain (loss) on currency translation	$	(23	)	$	(1	)	$	(24	)	$	(68	)	$	1		$	(67	)
Reclassification to earnings	—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(23		)	(1		)	(24		)	(68		)	1			(67		)
Cash flow hedge adjustments:
Net gain (loss) on hedging instruments	37			(12		)	25			29			(11		)	18
Reclassification to earnings¹	(13		)	4			(9		)	(10		)	4			(6		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	24			(8		)	16			19			(7		)	12
Postretirement benefits adjustments:
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost	—			—			—			—			—			—
Reclassification to earnings²	7			(3		)	4			5			(2		)	3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	7			(3		)	4			5			(2		)	3

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	$	8		$	(12	)	$	(4	)	$	(44	)	$	(8	)	$	(52	)

¹Pre-tax amount is classified as net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

²Pre-tax amount is a component of pension and other postretirement benefit expense (as shown in Note 7, except for amounts related to non-U.S. benefit plans, about which no information is presented in Note 7 due to immateriality).

Acquisition of Business (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Acquisition of Business [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The purchase price of approximately $341 million was preliminarily allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisals as follows:



(Dollars in millions)	June 1, 2016
Accounts receivable	$	11
Inventories	159
Other current assets	1
Property, plant, and equipment	19
Goodwill	182
Trademarks and brand names	65
Total assets	437

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	12
Short-term borrowings	59
Deferred tax liabilities	25
Total liabilities	96

Net assets acquired	$	341

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	May 01, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Excess Tax Benefits from Stock Based Compensation	$ 2
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 1)		$ 10
Retained Earnings [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 1)		$ 10

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Details 1)	Aug. 18, 2016
Stock split [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	2

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Inventories (Textual) [Abstract]
Excess of current costs over stated LIFO value	$ 253	$ 248

Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	28.20%
Expected tax rate	29.50%
Excess Tax Benefits from Stock Based Compensation	$ 2

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Net income available to common stockholders	$ 144	$ 156
Share data (in thousands):
Basic average common shares outstanding	393,018	414,526
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	2,991	2,750
Diluted average common shares outstanding	396,009	417,276
Basic earnings per share (dollars per share)	$ 0.37	$ 0.38
Diluted earnings per share (dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.37

Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Common stock-based awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	1,173	1,288

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Credit Concentration Risk [Member] $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Guaranty exposure, maximum	$ 21
Guaranty exposure, current	$ 12

Debt (Details) € in Millions, £ in Millions, $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016 EUR (€)	Jul. 31, 2016 GBP (£)	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 1,953	$ 1,230
One Point Zero Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 250	$ 250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Long-term debt, including current portion			$ 249	$ 249
Two Point Two Five Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 250	$ 250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.25%	2.25%	2.25%	2.25%
Long-term debt, including current portion			$ 248	$ 248
One Point Two Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Twenty Seven [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	€ 300		$ 335	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%
Long-term debt, including current portion			$ 332	$ 0
Two Point Six Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		£ 300	$ 397	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.60%	2.60%	2.60%	2.60%
Long-term debt, including current portion			$ 391	$ 0
Three Point Seven Five Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Forty Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 250	$ 250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.75%	3.75%	3.75%	3.75%
Long-term debt, including current portion			$ 248	$ 248
Four Point Five Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 500	$ 500
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Long-term debt, including current portion			$ 485	$ 485

Debt (Details Textual) € in Millions, £ in Millions, $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016 EUR (€)	Jul. 31, 2016 GBP (£)	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)
One Point Two Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Twenty Seven [Member]
Debt Issuances and Repayments [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	€ 300		$ 335	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%
Long-term Debt			$ 332	$ 0
Two Point Six Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
Debt Issuances and Repayments [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		£ 300	$ 397	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.60%	2.60%	2.60%	2.60%
Long-term Debt			$ 391	$ 0

Debt (Details Textual 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details Textual 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	$ 288		$ 271
Commercial Paper	$ 285		$ 269
Commercial Paper Borrowings, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.66%		0.53%
Commercial Paper Borrowings, Average Remaining Maturity	12 days	26 days

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 6	$ 6
Interest cost	9	9
Expected return on plan assets	(10)	(10)
Amortization of:
Net actuarial loss	6	7
Net cost	11	12
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Interest cost	1	1
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	(1)	0
Net cost	$ 0	$ 1

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	$ 288	$ 271
Long-term debt	2,122	1,293
Currency derivatives [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	5	10
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	288	271
Long-term debt	2,122	1,293
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	28	19
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	5	10
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	0	0
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	288	271
Long-term debt	2,122	1,293
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	28	19
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	5	10
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	0	0
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Currency derivatives	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents, Carrying Amount	$ 459	$ 263	$ 494	$ 370
Cash and cash equivalents, Fair Value	459	263
Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, Carrying Amount	288	271
Short-term borrowings, Fair Value	288	271
Long-term debt, Carrying Amount	1,953	1,230
Long-term debt, Fair Value	2,122	1,293
Currency derivatives [Member]
Assets:
Currency derivatives, Fair Value	28	19
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives, Fair Value	5	10
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents, Carrying Amount	459	263
Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, Carrying Amount	288	271
Long-term debt, Carrying Amount	1,953	1,230
Reported Value Measurement [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Assets:
Currency derivatives, Carrying Amount	28	19
Liabilities:
Currency derivatives, Carrying Amount	$ 5	$ 10

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Treasury Lock [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI		$ 8
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ 29	29
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Treasury Lock [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	0	8
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	8	0
Net Sales [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	10	13
Net Sales [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments recognized in income	1	3
Other Income [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Currency derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments recognized in income	(5)	4
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Non-Derivative Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(10)	0
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member] \| Other Income [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Non-Derivative Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	$ (1)	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 1) - Currency derivatives [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Fair value of derivatives in a gain position [Member] \| Not designated as hedges [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	$ 0	$ 1
Fair value of derivatives in a gain position [Member] \| Not designated as hedges [Member] \| Accrued Expenses [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	0
Fair value of derivatives in a gain position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	25	23
Fair value of derivatives in a gain position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	14	3
Fair value of derivatives in a gain position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Accrued Expenses [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	10	4
Fair value of derivatives in a gain position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	1	3
Fair value of derivatives in a loss position [Member] \| Not designated as hedges [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	(2)	(4)
Fair value of derivatives in a loss position [Member] \| Not designated as hedges [Member] \| Accrued Expenses [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	(9)
Fair value of derivatives in a loss position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	(3)	(2)
Fair value of derivatives in a loss position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	(6)	(2)
Fair value of derivatives in a loss position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Accrued Expenses [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	(5)	(8)
Fair value of derivatives in a loss position [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Fair value of derivatives in a gain (loss) position	$ (2)	$ (9)

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,164		$ 1,265
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	$ 23
Maximum term of outstanding derivative contracts	36 months
Aggregate fair value of derivatives with creditworthiness requirements that were in a net liability position	$ 5		$ 8
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	569
Treasury Lock [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net		$ 8
Treasury Lock [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$ 0	$ 8
Four Point Five Percent Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 500
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				4.50%

Derivative Financial Instruments Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amount of Derivative Assets	$ 50	$ 34
Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Offset Against Derivative Assets in Balance Sheet	(22)	(15)
Net Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in Balance Sheet	28	19
Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Not Offset Against Derivative Assets in Balance Sheet	(3)	(6)
Net Amount of Derivative Assets	25	13
Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities	(27)	(25)
Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Offset Against Derivative Liabilities in Balance Sheet	22	15
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in Balance Sheet	5	10
Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Not Offset Against Derivative Liabilities in Balance Sheet	3	6
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities	$ 2	$ 4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at April 30, 2016	$ 590
Acquisitions (Note 14)	182
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16)
Balance at July 31, 2016	756
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance at April 30, 2016	595
Acquisitions (Note 14)	65
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11)
Balance at July 31, 2016	$ 649

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	May 01, 2016
Balance at April 30, 2016	$ 1,562
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 1)			$ 10
Net income	144	$ 156
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(52)	$ (4)
Cash dividends	(134)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(201)
Stock-based compensation expense	4
Stock issued under compensation plans	7
Loss on issuance of treasury stock issued under compensation plans	(10)
Stock split	0
Balance at July 31, 2016	1,330
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Balance at April 30, 2016	114
Stock-based compensation expense	4
Loss on issuance of treasury stock issued under compensation plans	(10)
Stock split	(34)
Balance at July 31, 2016	74
Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at April 30, 2016	4,065
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 1)			$ 10
Net income	144
Cash dividends	(134)
Balance at July 31, 2016	4,085
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance at April 30, 2016	(350)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(52)
Balance at July 31, 2016	(402)
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Balance at April 30, 2016	(2,301)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(201)
Stock issued under compensation plans	7
Balance at July 31, 2016	(2,495)
Common stock, Class A, voting [Member] \| Common Stock [Member]
Balance at April 30, 2016	13
Stock split	12
Balance at July 31, 2016	25
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting [Member] \| Common Stock [Member]
Balance at April 30, 2016	21
Stock split	22
Balance at July 31, 2016	$ 43

Stockholders' Equity Stock Split (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Aug. 18, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Apr. 30, 2016 $ / shares shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	2
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Split \| $		$ 0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share \| $ / shares		$ 0.15
Common stock, Class A, voting [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized		170,000,000	85,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		170,000,000	85,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share \| $ / shares		$ 0.15	$ 0.15
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized		400,000,000	400,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		284,626,000	142,313,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share \| $ / shares		$ 0.15	$ 0.15
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Split \| $		$ 34

Stockholders' Equity Dividends (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity Dividends (Details) - $ / shares	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.3400	$ 0.3150
July 2016 dividend payment [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividends Payable, Date Declared, Month and Year	May 26, 2016
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	Jun. 06, 2016
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Jul. 01, 2016
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.17
October 2016 dividend payment [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividends Payable, Date Declared, Month and Year	Jul. 28, 2016
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	Sep. 01, 2016
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Oct. 03, 2016
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.17

Stockholders' Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (350)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(52)	$ (4)
Ending balance	(402)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(131)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(67)	(24)
Ending balance	(198)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	11
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	12	16
Ending balance	23
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(230)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	3	$ 4
Ending balance	$ (227)

Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Jul. 31, 2015

Before Tax:

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

$ (44)

$ 8

Tax Effect:

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

(8)

(12)

Net of Tax:

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

(52)

(4)

Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]

Before Tax:

Net gain (loss)

(68)

(23)

Reclassification to earnings

0

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

(68)

(23)

Tax Effect:

Net gain (loss)

1

(1)

Reclassification to earnings

0

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

1

(1)

Net of Tax:

Net gain (loss)

(67)

(24)

Reclassification to earnings

0

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

(67)

(24)

Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]

Before Tax:

Net gain (loss)

29

37

Reclassification to earnings

^[1]

(10)

(13)

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

19

24

Tax Effect:

Net gain (loss)

(11)

(12)

Reclassification to earnings

^[1]

4

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

(7)

(8)

Net of Tax:

Net gain (loss)

18

25

Reclassification to earnings

^[1]

(6)

(9)

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

12

16

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]

Before Tax:

Net gain (loss)

0

Reclassification to earnings

^[2]

5

7

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

5

7

Tax Effect:

Net gain (loss)

0

Reclassification to earnings

^[2]

(2)

(3)

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

(2)

(3)

Net of Tax:

Net gain (loss)

0

Reclassification to earnings

^[2]

3

4

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

$ 3

$ 4

[1]	Pre-tax amount is classified as net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
[2]	Pre-tax amount is a component of pension and other postretirement benefit expense (as shown in Note 7, except for amounts related to non-U.S. benefit plans, about which no information is presented in Note 7 due to immateriality).

Acquisition of Business (Details) - Jun. 01, 2016 - BenRiach [Member] £ in Millions, $ in Millions	GBP (£)	USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred and Assumed Debt and Transaction Related Obligations		$ 407
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		341
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Debt and Transaction Related Obligations		66
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 307
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		90.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred	£ 24	$ 34
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners		10.00%

Acquisition of Business Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 01, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 756	$ 590
BenRiach [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 341
Accounts receivable	11
Inventories	159
Other current assets	1
Property, plant, and equipment	19
Goodwill	182
Trademarks and brand names	65
Total assets	437
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	12
Short-term borrowings	59
Deferred tax liabilities	25
Total liabilities	96
Net assets acquired	$ 341