EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic net earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares. Diluted net EPS reflects the increase in weighted average common shares outstanding that would result from the assumed exercise of outstanding stock incentive plan awards calculated using the treasury stock method.
Basic and diluted EPS were calculated as follows:
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in millions, except per share data)
Net income$207.4 $185.6 $171.3 
Weighted-average shares for basic EPS82.2 83.2 83.3 
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions of long-term incentive plan shares0.6 0.4 0.1 
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS82.8 83.6 83.4 
Basic earnings per share$2.52 $2.23 $2.06 
Diluted earnings per share$2.50 $2.22 $2.05 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 13, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 21, 2025
2023Feb 14, 2024

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.