Earnings Per Share Attributable To International Paper Company Common Shareholders (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share Attributable To International Paper Company Common Shareholders

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed assuming that all potentially dilutive securities were converted into common shares.

There are no adjustments required to be made to net income for purposes of computing basic and diluted EPS.

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: 

In millions, except per share amounts	2020		2019		2018
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to International Paper common shareholders	$	482	$	1,225	$	1,667
Weighted average common shares outstanding	393.0		395.3		409.1
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted performance share plan	2.7		3.5		5.1
Weighted average common shares outstanding  – assuming dilution	395.7		398.8		414.2
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.23	$	3.10	$	4.07
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.22	$	3.07	$	4.02