Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share also include the incremental effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include the dilutive effect of shares underlying outstanding stock options, restricted stock, warrants, ESPP and convertible senior notes.

The components of earnings per share attributable to Symantec Corporation stockholders are as follows:

	Year Ended
	April 3, 2015		March 28, 2014		March 29, 2013
	(In millions, except per share data)
Net income	$	878	$	898	$	755
Net income per share — basic	$	1.27	$	1.29	$	1.08
Net income per share — diluted	$	1.26	$	1.28	$	1.06
Weighted-average shares outstanding — basic	689		696		701
Dilutive potential shares from stock-based compensation	7		8		10
Weighted-average shares outstanding — diluted	696		704		711
Anti-dilutive effect of stock-based compensation and note hedge	1		5		24