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

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

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 from continuing operations and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations is as follows:

 

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
In millions, except per share amounts	2024		2023		2024		2023
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	150	$	192	$	704	$	586
Weighted average common shares outstanding	347.4		346.0		347.1		347.2
Effect of dilutive securities
Restricted performance share plan	6.0		2.1		6.5		1.8
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution	353.4		348.1		353.6		349.0
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.43	$	0.55	$	2.02	$	1.69
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.42	$	0.55	$	1.99	$	1.68