Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Net Earnings Per Share

The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share attributable to St. Jude Medical, Inc. (in millions, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013		June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$	270	$	115	$	519	$	338
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	284.2		283.9		284.3		284.6
Dilution associated with stock-based compensation plans	4.7		2.8		4.8		2.5
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	288.9		286.7		289.1		287.1
Basic net earnings per share attributable to St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$	0.95	$	0.41	$	1.83	$	1.19
Diluted net earnings per share attributable to St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$	0.93	$	0.40	$	1.80	$	1.18