Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares

The elements used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:



(In millions - except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31,	2017		2016		2015
Net earnings		$8,197		$4,895		$5,176
Less: earnings available to participating securities	6		3		4
Net earnings available to common shareholders		$8,191		$4,892		$5,172
Basic
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	603.2		636.5		688.0
Less: participating securities	0.7		1		1.1
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	602.5		635.5		686.9
Diluted
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	603.2		636.5		688.0
Dilutive potential common shares⁽¹⁾	7.5		7.3		8.1
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	610.7		643.8		696.1
Less: participating securities	0.7		1.0		1.1
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	610.0		642.8		695.0
Net earnings per share:
Basic		$13.60		$7.70		$7.52
Diluted	13.43		7.61		7.44


⁽¹⁾	Diluted earnings per share includes any dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units and performance awards.

Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Excluded From The Computation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table includes the number of shares that may be dilutive potential common shares in the future. These shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect was either antidilutive or the performance condition was not met.



(Shares in millions)
Years ended December 31,	2017	2016	2015
Performance awards	4.1	6.5	5.6
Performance-based restricted stock units	0.5	2.5	2.3