Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Oct. 28, 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
	October 28, 2012		October 30, 2011
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$	245	$	265
Less: net earnings allocated to participating securities	—		(2		)
Net earnings available to Campbell Soup Company common shareowners	$	245	$	263
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic	314		320
Effect of dilutive securities: stock options and other share-based payment awards	2		2
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted	316		322
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company per common share:
Basic	$	.78	$	.82
Diluted	$	.78	$	.82