EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:
TABLE 21.1
Year Ended December 31202520242023
(dollars in millions, except per share data)
Net income$565 $465 $485 
Less: Preferred stock dividends 
Net income available to common shareholders$565 $459 $477 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding360,838,499 361,444,439 360,743,462 
Net effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock1,115,475 1,193,165 2,154,344 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding361,953,974 362,637,604 362,897,806 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$1.57 $1.27 $1.32 
Diluted$1.56 $1.27 $1.31 
There were no anti-dilutive shares for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 24, 2026Showing above
2016Feb 23, 2017
2015Feb 26, 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.