Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Numerator for basic and diluted net income per common share: | |||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 84,527 | $ | 89,435 | $ | 77,295 | |||||||||||
Net income available to participating securities (1) | — | (9) | (59) | ||||||||||||||
Net income available to common shareholders from operations | $ | 84,527 | $ | 89,426 | $ | 77,236 | |||||||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average outstanding shares of common stock | 19,250,895 | 19,286,579 | 19,582,460 | ||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of: | |||||||||||||||||
| Equity incentive plans | 196,232 | 94,227 | 13,970 | ||||||||||||||
| Employee stock purchase plan | 2,035 | 3,043 | 4,522 | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock and common stock equivalents | 19,449,162 | 19,383,849 | 19,600,952 | ||||||||||||||
Net income per share from operations: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 4.39 | $ | 4.64 | $ | 3.94 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 4.35 | $ | 4.62 | $ | 3.94 | |||||||||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Apr 15, 2022 | |
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.