EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
The following table sets forth the reconciliation from basic to diluted average common shares and the calculations of net income per common share. Net income for basic and diluted calculations does not differ.
(in thousands, except per share amounts)202520242023
Net income$103,801 $115,930 $136,161 
Average common shares:   
Basic (weighted-average outstanding shares)12,018 11,968 11,920 
Dilutive potential common shares from stock options59 69 67 
 
Diluted (weighted-average outstanding shares)
12,077 12,037 11,987 
Basic earnings per share$8.64 $9.69 $11.42 
Diluted earnings per share$8.59 $9.63 $11.36 
 
Stock options totaling 16,420 shares in 2025, 15,797 shares in 2024, and 4,991 shares in 2023 were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 2, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 27, 2025
2023Feb 22, 2024
2022Feb 23, 2023
2021Feb 24, 2022
2020Feb 26, 2021
2019Feb 28, 2020
2018Mar 1, 2019
2017Mar 1, 2018
2016Mar 7, 2017
2015Mar 4, 2016

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.