Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares	May 04, 2024	Apr. 29, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Total dilutive and potentially dilutive securities outstanding (in shares)	0	0

The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Also, the number of shares of preferred stocks, other dilutive securities or potentially dilutive securities that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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