Loss Per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share available for common stockholders (in thousands, except per share data):
For the Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Loss before preferred dividends and accretion of Series A Preferred Stock including excise tax$(534,510)$(61,623)(113,040)
Dividends and accretion of Series A Preferred Stock including excise tax(44,891)(31,831)(29,220)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders of Evolent Health, Inc.$(579,401)$(93,454)$(142,260)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted114,208 114,682 111,251 
Loss per common share
Basic and diluted$(5.07)$(0.81)$(1.28)
Basic net loss per common share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per common share, if any, gives effect to diluted stock options (calculated based on the treasury stock method), shares issuable upon debt conversion (calculated using an as-if converted method).
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of weighted-average common shares presented above are presented below (in thousands):
For the Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Restricted stock units, performance-based RSUs and leveraged stock units1,108 1,213 1,352 
Stock options— 245 794 
Series A Preferred Stock2,625 4,375 4,375 
Convertible senior notes18,366 15,752 6,808 
Total22,099 21,585 13,329 

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.