EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

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, and diluted earnings (loss) per share is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
In millions, except per share amounts	2018		2017
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders	$	361	$	192
Weighted average common shares outstanding	413.5		412.1
Effect of dilutive securities
Restricted stock performance share plan	4.7		3.9
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution	418.2		416.0
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.87	$	0.47
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations	$	0.86	$	0.46