Ceribell, Inc. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
Basic net loss per share attributable to the Company’s common stockholders is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to the Company’s common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share for all years presented because the effects of potentially dilutive items were anti-dilutive given the Company’s net loss position in each period presented.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share data):
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Year ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net loss attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(53,412 |
) |
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$ |
(40,455 |
) |
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
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36,542 |
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11,950 |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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$ |
(1.46 |
) |
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$ |
(3.39 |
) |
The following potentially dilutive securities outstanding have been excluded from the computations of weighted-average shares outstanding because such securities have an antidilutive impact due to losses reported (in common stock equivalent shares, in thousands):
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Year ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Warrants |
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102 |
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|
102 |
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Equity plan stock options outstanding |
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4,136 |
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5,708 |
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Restricted stock units |
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1,562 |
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|
|
336 |
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Shares committed under ESPP |
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46 |
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— |
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Total |
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5,846 |
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6,146 |
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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.