BARNWELL INDUSTRIES INC Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| Year ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Numerator: | |||||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (7,123,000) | $ | (3,871,000) | |||||||
| Less: Net (loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests of continuing operations | (8,000) | 234,000 | |||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. | (7,115,000) | (4,105,000) | |||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations | 12,000 | (1,460,000) | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. | $ | (7,103,000) | $ | (5,565,000) | |||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||
| Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 10,056,479 | 10,017,997 | |||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities - common stock options and restricted stock units | — | — | |||||||||
| Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 10,056,479 | 10,017,997 | |||||||||
| Basic and diluted loss per common share: | |||||||||||
| Net loss per common share from continuing operations attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders | $ | (0.71) | $ | (0.41) | |||||||
| Net loss per common share from discontinued operations | — | (0.15) | |||||||||
| Net loss per common share attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders | $ | (0.71) | $ | (0.56) | |||||||
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.