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Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Net Earnings Per Share  
Basic and diluted EPS calculations

 
   2011   2010   2009  
 
   In millions, except per share
amounts
  

Numerator:

                    
 

Net earnings(1)

   $ 7,074   $ 8,761   $ 7,660  
               

Denominator:

                    
 

Weighted-average shares used to compute basic EPS

     2,094     2,319     2,388  
 

Dilutive effect of employee stock plans

     34     53     49  
               
 

Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted EPS

     2,128     2,372     2,437  
               

Net earnings per share:

                    
 

Basic

   $ 3.38   $ 3.78   $ 3.21  
               
 

Diluted

   $ 3.32   $ 3.69   $ 3.14  
               
(1)
Net earnings available to participating securities were not significant for fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009. HP considers restricted stock that provides the holder with a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends to be a participating security.