The following table presents the weighted average shares, basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share for each income category presented:



	Years Ended December 31,
	2017			2016			2015
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per common share	1,069.7			1,100.5			1,117.8
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	8.8			8.0			10.5
Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per common share	1,078.5			1,108.5			1,128.3
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations:
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax	$	5,006		$	3,588		$	4,061
Less: Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests	10			4			12
Less: Preferred stock dividends	103			103			116
Preferred stock repurchase premium	—			—			42
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax, available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	4,893		$	3,481		$	3,891
Basic	$	4.57		$	3.16		$	3.48
Diluted	$	4.53		$	3.13		$	3.44
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax	$	(986	)	$	(2,734	)	$	1,324
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax, available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	(986	)	$	(2,734	)	$	1,324
Basic	$	(0.92	)	$	(2.48	)	$	1.19
Diluted	$	(0.91	)	$	(2.46	)	$	1.18
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	4,020		$	854		$	5,385
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	10			4			12
Less: Preferred stock dividends	103			103			116
Preferred stock repurchase premium	—			—			42
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	3,907		$	747		$	5,215
Basic	$	3.65		$	0.68		$	4.67
Diluted	$	3.62		$	0.67		$	4.62