NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic and diluted net income per share was as follows:
 Years Ended December 31,
 Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts202520242023
Basic net (loss) income per share:
Net (loss) income$(516,474)$(6,944)$67,741 
Weighted average common shares outstanding76,672 77,010 80,089 
Basic net (loss) income per common share$(6.74)$(0.09)$0.85 
Diluted net (loss) income per share:
Net (loss) income$(516,474)$(6,944)$67,741 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic76,672 77,010 80,089 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock— — 248 
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share76,672 77,010 80,337 
Diluted net (loss) income per common share$(6.74)$(0.09)$0.84 
Common stock of approximately 1.5 million and 1.3 million shares at December 31, 2025, and 2024 that are issuable through exercise of dilutive securities, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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.