EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the treasury stock method and reflects the potential dilution from the Company’s outstanding restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202520242023
Numerator:
Net income$77,008 $71,780 $65,842 
Earnings allocated to participating securities— — (36)
Numerator for earnings per share - basic and diluted$77,008 $71,780 $65,806 
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding31,502,35131,590,11731,626,308
Dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units108,953122,363111,839
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including all dilutive potential shares31,611,30431,712,48031,738,147
Earnings per share - basic$2.44 $2.27 $2.08 
Earnings per share - diluted$2.44 $2.26 $2.07 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 6, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 7, 2025
2023Mar 6, 2024
2022Mar 8, 2023
2021Mar 11, 2022
2020Mar 12, 2021

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.