EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

A reconciliation of the amounts included in the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
In millions, except per share amounts	2019		2018
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders	$	424	$	361
Weighted average common shares outstanding	400.5		413.5
Effect of dilutive securities
Restricted performance share plan	2.7		4.7
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution	403.2		418.2
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.06	$	0.87
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.05	$	0.86