EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
For the years ended June 30,
 20252024 2023
 (in millions, except per share amounts)
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders$2,263 $1,501 $1,239 
Weighted average shares - basic
455 478 529 
Shares issuable under equity-based compensation plans(a)
Weighted average shares - diluted
461 480 531 
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders per share - basic$4.97 $3.14 $2.34 
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders per share - diluted$4.91 $3.13 $2.33 
(a)
Weighted average common shares include the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed vesting of RSUs, PSUs and stock options (including PSOs) if the effect is dilutive, and, for those shares that are contingently issuable, all necessary conditions have been satisfied for the periods presented (See Note 12—Equity-Based Compensation).

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Aug 6, 2025Showing above
2024Aug 8, 2024
2023Aug 11, 2023
2022Aug 12, 2022
2021Aug 10, 2021
2020Aug 10, 2020
2019Aug 9, 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.