Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(In thousands, except for per share data)
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$14,926 $(30,504)$(22,036)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic104,203 98,630 92,754 
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards5,953 — — 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted110,156 98,630 92,754 
Earnings (loss) per share - basic$0.14 $(0.31)$(0.24)
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted$0.14 $(0.31)$(0.24)
Anti-dilutive employee stock-based awards, excluded378 814 1,776 

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.