Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares

The elements used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:



(In millions - except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31,	2018		2017		2016
Net earnings		$10,460		$8,458		$5,034
Less: earnings available to participating securities	7		6		3
Net earnings available to common shareholders		$10,453		$8,452		$5,031
Basic
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	579.9		603.2		636.5
Less: participating securities	0.7		0.7		1.0
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	579.2		602.5		635.5
Diluted
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	579.9		603.2		636.5
Dilutive potential common shares⁽¹⁾	6.3		7.5		7.3
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	586.2		610.7		643.8
Less: participating securities	0.7		0.7		1.0
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	585.5		610.0		642.8
Net earnings per share:
Basic		$18.05		$14.03		$7.92
Diluted	17.85		13.85		7.83

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Diluted earnings per share includes any dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units and performance awards.

Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Excluded From The Computation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table includes the number of shares that may be dilutive potential common shares in the future. These shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect was either antidilutive or the performance condition was not met.



(Shares in millions)
Years ended December 31,	2018	2017	2016
Performance awards	2.5	4.1	6.5
Performance-based restricted stock units	0.3	0.5	2.5