Earnings Per Share Attributable To International Paper Company Common Shareholders (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 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: 

In millions, except per share amounts	2024		2023		2022
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to International Paper common shareholders	$	557	$	302	$	1,741
Weighted average common shares outstanding	347.2		346.9		363.5
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted performance share plan	7.0		2.2		3.5
Weighted average common shares outstanding  – assuming dilution	354.2		349.1		367.0
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.60	$	0.87	$	4.79
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.57	$	0.86	$	4.74