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



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per common share	1,015.6		1,074.0		1,025.7		1,082.1
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	8.2		8.1		8.3		8.3
Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per common share	1,023.8		1,082.1		1,034.0		1,090.4
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations:
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax	$	894	$	856	$	2,151	$	1,808
Less: Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests	3		3		7		6
Less: Preferred stock dividends	46		46		52		52
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax, available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	845	$	807	$	2,092	$	1,750
Basic	$	0.83	$	0.76	$	2.04	$	1.62
Diluted	$	0.83	$	0.75	$	2.02	$	1.61
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	(18	)
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	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	(18	)
Basic	$	—	$	0.05	$	—	$	(0.02	)
Diluted	$	—	$	0.05	$	—	$	(0.02	)
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	894	$	914	$	2,151	$	1,790
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	3		3		7		6
Less: Preferred stock dividends	46		46		52		52
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	845	$	865	$	2,092	$	1,732
Basic	$	0.83	$	0.81	$	2.04	$	1.60
Diluted	$	0.83	$	0.80	$	2.02	$	1.59