EquipmentShare.com Inc Earnings Per Share Disclosure
Years Ended December 31, | |||||
2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Basic earnings per common share: | |||||
Net income ........................................................................................... | $40 | $3 | $17 | ||
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests ........................ | – | – | – | ||
Less: Deemed dividends on perpetual preferred stock ........................ | (37) | (40) | (32) | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders ................. | 3 | (37) | (15) | ||
Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities ............................. | (2) | – | – | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders - Basic ..... | 1 | (37) | (15) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic ....................... | 78 | 77 | 75 | ||
Basic earnings (loss) per common share .............................................. | $0.01 | $(0.48) | $(0.20) | ||
Years Ended December 31, | |||||
2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Diluted earnings per share: | |||||
Net income ........................................................................................... | $40 | $3 | $17 | ||
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests ........................ | – | – | – | ||
Less: Deemed dividends on perpetual preferred stock ........................ | (37) | (40) | (32) | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders - Diluted .. | 3 | (37) | (15) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding ................................... | 78 | 77 | 75 | ||
Dilutive effect of employee stock options ........................................... | 6 | — | — | ||
Dilutive effect of participating securities ............................................. | 142 | — | — | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted .................... | 226 | 77 | 75 | ||
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share ........................................... | $0.01 | $(0.48) | $(0.20) | ||
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.