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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

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	2023		2022		2021
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to International Paper common shareholders	$	302	$	1,741	$	811
Weighted average common shares outstanding	346.9		363.5		389.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted performance share plan	2.2		3.5		3.0
Weighted average common shares outstanding  – assuming dilution	349.1		367.0		392.4
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.87	$	4.79	$	2.08
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.86	$	4.74	$	2.07