Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Apr. 29, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareowners is as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	April 29, 2012			May 1, 2011			April 29, 2012			May 1, 2011
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$	177		$	187		$	647		$	705
Less: net earnings allocated to participating securities	(1		)	(2		)	(3		)	(8		)
Net earnings available to Campbell Soup Company common shareowners	$	176		$	185		$	644		$	697
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic	316			321			318			328
Effect of dilutive securities: stock options and other share-based payment awards	2			2			2			3
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted	318			323			320			331
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company per common share:
Basic	$	.56		$	.58		$	2.03		$	2.13
Diluted	$	.55		$	.57		$	2.01		$	2.11