Earnings per share
The basic earnings per share computation is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the calculation of dilutive weighted average shares considers the impact of restricted stock units and performance stock units issued to employees as well as deferred stock units issued to our directors.
The following table presents the computation of earnings per share for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)202520242023
Net income available to EHI common stockholders$674,244 $688,068 $665,511 
Net income per common share:
Basic$4.54 $4.40 $4.14 
Diluted$4.52 $4.37 $4.11 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic148,373 156,277 160,870 
Diluted149,318 157,554 161,847 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 27, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 28, 2025
2023Feb 29, 2024
2022Feb 28, 2023
2021Feb 28, 2022

About Earnings Per Share Disclosures

The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.

Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.