Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jan. 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						Six Months Ended
	January 29, 2012			January 30, 2011			January 29, 2012			January 30, 2011
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$	205		$	239		$	470		$	518
Less: net earnings allocated to participating securities	(1		)	(3		)	(3		)	(6		)
Net earnings available to Campbell Soup Company common shareowners	$	204		$	236		$	467		$	512
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic	318			330			319			332
Effect of dilutive securities: stock options and other share-based payment awards	2			2			2			3
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted	320			332			321			335
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company per common share:
Basic	$	.64		$	.72		$	1.46		$	1.54
Diluted	$	.64		$	.71		$	1.45		$	1.53