Earnings Per Share
The components of the computation of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands except share amounts)202420232022
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$117,829 $60,902 $(85,339)
Add: Net income (loss) attributable to Convertible Non-controlling Interests(1)
1,140 730 (1,082)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and Convertible Non-controlling Interests
118,969 61,632 (86,421)
Dividends declared:
Common stockholders(139,582)(123,381)(108,263)
Convertible Non-controlling Interests(1,342)(1,458)(1,378)
Total dividends declared to common stockholders and Convertible Non-controlling Interests(140,924)(124,839)(109,641)
Undistributed (Distributed in excess of) earnings:
Common stockholders(21,753)(62,479)(193,602)
Convertible Non-controlling Interests(202)(728)(2,460)
Total undistributed (distributed in excess of) earnings attributable to common stockholders and Convertible Non-controlling Interests
$(21,955)$(63,207)$(196,062)
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted):
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding86,854,729 68,252,096 59,852,647 
Weighted average Convertible Non-controlling Interest Units outstanding836,958 811,067 763,043 
Weighted average shares of common stock and Convertible Non-controlling Interest Units outstanding
87,691,687 69,063,163 60,615,690 
Basic earnings per share of common stock and Convertible Non-controlling Interest Unit:
Distributed$1.60 $1.80 $1.80 
Undistributed (Distributed in excess of)(0.24)(0.91)(3.23)
$1.36 $0.89 $(1.43)
Diluted earnings per share of common stock and Convertible Non-controlling Interest Unit:
Distributed$1.60 $1.80 $1.80 
Undistributed (Distributed in excess of)(0.24)(0.91)(3.23)
$1.36 $0.89 $(1.43)
(1)For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, excludes net income (loss) of $1.1 million, $3.1 million, and $0.3 million, respectively, attributable to joint venture partners and Longbridge, as applicable, which have non-participating interests as described in Note 18.
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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.