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EARNINGS PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE
NOTE 16. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The earnings per share amounts are the same for class A and class B common shares as the holders of each class are legally entitled to equal per share distributions whether through dividends or in liquidation.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts): 
202420232022
Numerator:
Net income attributable to common shareowners$5,782 $6,708 $11,548 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares854 855 868 
Deferred compensation obligations— — — 
Vested portion of restricted shares
Denominator for basic earnings per share855 859 871 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Restricted performance units and contingent shares(1)
Stock options— — 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share856 860 875 
Basic Earnings Per Share$6.76 $7.81 $13.26 
Diluted Earnings Per Share$6.75 $7.80 $13.20 
(1)     Contingent shares relate to MIP awards that may be settled in cash or Class A common stock at the employees' election - see note 13.
Diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 exclude the effect of 0.5, 0.3 and 0.1 million shares, respectively, of common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of employee stock options because such effect would be antidilutive.