Acquisitions (Pro Forma Financial Information) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data	9 Months Ended
Sep. 04, 2010
Acquisitions
Net Revenue	$ 41,427
Net Income Attributable to PepsiCo	$ 4,491
Net Income Attributable to PepsiCo per Common Share - Diluted	$ 2.75

The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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