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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

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: 

In millions, except per share amounts	2022		2021		2020
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to International Paper common shareholders	$	1,741	$	811	$	182
Weighted average common shares outstanding	363.5		389.4		393.0
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted performance share plan	3.5		3.0		2.7
Weighted average common shares outstanding  – assuming dilution	367.0		392.4		395.7
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	4.79	$	2.08	$	0.46
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	4.74	$	2.07	$	0.46