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Capital Stock and Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Summary of Common Stock and Treasury Stock Activity (Details) - shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Common Stock Outstanding |  |  |
Common stock balance, January 1 (in shares) | 821,412,769 | 830,212,606 | 840,480,284
Common stock acquired (in shares) | 18,321,422 | 14,735,909 | 17,060,788
Shares issued for stock options (in shares) | 8,606,699 | 5,318,430 | 5,654,692
Shares issued for restricted stock and other (in shares) | 876,652 | 617,642 | 1,138,418
Common stock balance, December 31 (in shares) | 812,574,698 | 821,412,769 | 830,212,606
Treasury Stock |  |  |
Treasury stock balance, January 1 (in shares) | 644,293,591 | 635,493,754 | 625,226,076
Common stock acquired (in shares) | 18,321,422 | 14,735,909 | 17,060,788
Shares issued for stock options (in shares) | 8,606,699 | 5,318,430 | 5,654,692
Shares issued for restricted stock and other (in shares) | 876,652 | 617,642 | 1,138,418
Treasury stock balance, December 31 (in shares) | 653,131,662 | 644,293,591 | 635,493,754

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