EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings/(Loss) Per Share, Basic and Diluted

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data	2022		2021		2022		2021
Net Earnings Attributable to BMS Used for Basic and Diluted EPS Calculation	$	1,421	$	1,055	$	2,699	$	3,076
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic	2,133		2,227		2,140		2,232
Incremental Shares Attributable to Share-Based Compensation Plans	16		25		17		26
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding – Diluted	2,149		2,252		2,157		2,258
Earnings per Common Share
Basic	$	0.67	$	0.47	$	1.26	$	1.38
Diluted	0.66		0.47		1.25		1.36