CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP/DE/ Earnings Per Share Disclosure
(15) Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares plus additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potential dilutive common shares had been issued for granted stock options and stock purchase rights. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the diluted calculations when a net loss is incurred as they would be anti-dilutive. Had there been a profit in 2024, the dilutive effect would have been 25,905 shares.
The following table presents the calculation of both basic and diluted EPS:
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Dec. 28, |
Dec. 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Basic EPS Computation: |
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Numerator: |
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Net income (loss) |
$ | (3,135,449 | ) | $ | 1,370,296 | |||
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Denominator: |
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Weighted average |
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Common shares |
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Outstanding |
14,522,513 | 14,495,709 | ||||||
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Basic EPS |
$ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 0.09 | |||
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Diluted EPS Computation: |
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Numerator: |
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Net income (loss) |
$ | (3,135,449 | ) | $ | 1,370,296 | |||
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Denominator: |
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Weighted average |
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Common shares |
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Outstanding |
14,522,513 | 14,495,709 | ||||||
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Dilutive effect of stock options |
- | 133,102 | ||||||
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Total shares |
14,522,513 | 14,628,811 | ||||||
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Diluted net income per share |
$ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 0.09 | |||
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.