EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the numerator and the denominator of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended March 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
 Year Ended March 31,
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)202520242023
Net income$137,484 $102,539 $96,574 
Income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest(832)(891)(139)
Net income attributable to CSW Industrials, Inc.$136,652 $101,648 $96,435 
Weighted average shares:
Common stock16,148 15,427 15,401 
Participating securities94 106 108 
Denominator for basic earnings per common share16,242 15,533 15,509 
Potentially dilutive securities72 48 37 
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share16,314 15,581 15,546 
Basic earnings per common share:$8.41 $6.54 $6.22 
Diluted earnings per common share:$8.38 $6.52 $6.20 

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.