Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share Computation

The following table presents the calculation of Dominion Energy’s basic and diluted EPS:

	2017		2016		2015
(millions, except EPS)
Net income attributable to Dominion Energy	$	2,999	$	2,123	$	1,899
Average shares of common stock outstanding – Basic		636.0		616.4		592.4
Net effect of dilutive securities(1)		—		0.7		1.3
Average shares of common stock outstanding – Diluted		636.0		617.1		593.7
Earnings Per Common Share – Basic	$	4.72	$	3.44	$	3.21
Earnings Per Common Share – Diluted	$	4.72	$	3.44	$	3.20

(1) Dilutive securities consist primarily of the 2013 Equity Units for 2016 and 2015. See Note 17 for more information.