Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock is presented below:

(In millions, except per share amounts)	2020		2019		2018
Net income (loss)	$	(15,761)	$	271	$	283
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,821)		143		88
Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company	$	(9,940)	$	128	$	195
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Class A basic	675		555		427
Class A diluted	675		557		429
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Class A basic	$	(14.73)	$	0.23	$	0.46
Class A diluted	$	(14.73)	$	0.23	$	0.45