The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. During each period, certain share-based awards, as noted below, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.

(in millions, except per share amounts)202520242023
Earnings per share – basic:  
Net income$82.2 $52.9 $26.2 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(0.1)(0.1)(0.1)
Income attributable to Deluxe available to common shareholders$82.1 $52.8 $26.1 
Weighted-average shares outstanding44.8 44.1 43.5 
Earnings per share – basic$1.83 $1.20 $0.60 
Earnings per share – diluted:  
Net income$82.2 $52.9 $26.2 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(0.1)(0.1)(0.1)
Net income attributable to Deluxe82.1 52.8 26.1 
Remeasurement of share-based awards classified as liabilities(0.1)(0.1)— 
Income attributable to Deluxe available to common shareholders$82.0 $52.7 $26.1 
Weighted-average shares outstanding44.8 44.1 43.5 
Dilutive impact of potential common shares0.7 0.6 0.3 
Weighted-average shares and potential common shares outstanding
45.5 44.7 43.8 
Earnings per share – diluted$1.80 $1.18 $0.59 
Antidilutive potential common shares excluded from calculation0.9 1.2 1.4 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 13, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 21, 2025
2023Feb 22, 2024
2022Feb 24, 2023
2019Feb 21, 2020
2018Feb 26, 2019
2017Feb 23, 2018
2016Feb 24, 2017
2015Feb 19, 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.