EASTERN CO Earnings Per Share Disclosure
11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The denominators used in the earnings per share computations follow:
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| 2024 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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| 6,092,374 |
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| 6,207,754 |
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Diluted: |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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| 6,092,374 |
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| 6,207,754 |
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Dilutive stock awards |
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| 7,953 |
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| 7,891 |
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share |
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| 6,100,327 |
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| 6,215,645 |
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There were no anti-dilutive stock equivalents in 2025 or 2024.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 12, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 14, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Mar 5, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Mar 14, 2019 | |
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.