EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
The computation of basic and diluted net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per common share is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc.$313,225 $381,583 $284,626 
Cumulative preferred stock dividends(2,875)(2,875)(2,875)
Net income applicable to common stockholders310,350 378,708 281,751 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic
43,791 44,508 45,446 
Basic net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per common share$7.09 $8.51 $6.20 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic43,791 44,508 45,446 
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards133 331 471 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted43,924 44,839 45,917 
Diluted net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per common share$7.07 $8.45 $6.14 
The following shares that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future are not included in the determination of diluted net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per common share (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Antidilutive options to purchase common stock and restricted stock awards(1)(6)— 

Historical Timeline

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2025Feb 25, 2026Showing above
2018Mar 8, 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.