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RESTRUCTURING - Additional Information (Detail) - Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended	48 Months Ended
	Dec. 19, 2024	Jun. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2028	Dec. 31, 2025
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring		$ 55
Remaining restructuring liability		43		$ 41
Minimum \| Forecast
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			$ 285
Minimum \| Personnel Costs Including Severance and Other Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		285
Minimum \| Real Estate
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		5
Minimum \| Accelerated Amortization Charges Of Capitalized Software Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		10
Minimum \| Estimated Annual Savings
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Effect on future earnings, amount	$ 300
Maximum \| Forecast
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			$ 330
Maximum \| Personnel Costs Including Severance and Other Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		330
Maximum \| Accelerated Amortization Charges Of Capitalized Software Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		$ 15
Maximum \| Estimated Annual Savings
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Effect on future earnings, amount	$ 350