Net Earnings Per Share
Net earnings per share were computed as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
 202520242023
 (in millions, except per share amounts)
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders$1,455 $1,218 $1,525 
Basic earnings per common share:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding162.1 180.4 193.3 
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders$8.98 $6.75 $7.89 
Diluted earnings per common share:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding162.1 180.4 193.3 
Dilutive common shares—stock-based awards0.1 0.3 0.5 
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding162.2 180.7 193.8 
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders$8.97 $6.74 $7.87 
Diluted earnings per common share is calculated using weighted-average common shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect of stock-based awards as determined under the treasury stock method. In the computation of diluted earnings per common share, potentially dilutive stock-based awards are excluded if the effect of their inclusion is anti-dilutive. Shares for anti-dilutive stock-based awards not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share were zero for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 25, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 20, 2025
2023Feb 22, 2024
2022Feb 23, 2023
2021Feb 24, 2022
2020Feb 24, 2021
2019Feb 24, 2020
2018Feb 22, 2019
2017Feb 22, 2018
2016Feb 23, 2017
2015Feb 25, 2016

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.