INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC Earnings Per Share Disclosure
6. Net Income Per Share
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||
| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 | ||||
Numerator: | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 15,627,660 | $ | 6,998,380 | $ | 6,027,755 | |||
Denominator: | |||||||||
Basic weighted average shares |
| 17,572,980 |
| 17,459,823 |
| 17,411,684 | |||
Dilutive effect of share-based awards |
| 256,053 |
| 20,424 |
| 7,501 | |||
Diluted weighted average shares |
| 17,829,033 |
| 17,480,247 |
| 17,419,185 | |||
Net income per common share: | |||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.35 | |||
Diluted | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.35 | |||
Net income per share is calculated pursuant to ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share” (“ASC Topic 260”). Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes potentially dilutive securities and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed assuming the conversion or exercise of all dilutive securities such as employee stock options (“Options”), Market Stock Options (“MSO’s”), Market Stock Units (“MSU’s”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”).
The number of incremental shares from the assumed exercise, or vesting of stock options, MSO’s and RSUs is calculated by using the treasury stock method. The number of incremental shares from assumed conversions of MSU’s is calculated by using the ‘if-converted method.’ As of September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, there were 361,613, 361,613 and 224,374 options to purchase common stock outstanding, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, there were 105,321, 0 and 0 shares subject to vesting of MSO’S outstanding, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, there were 201,000, 0 and 0 units subject to vesting of MSU’S,
respectively. As of September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, there were 337,749, 242,080 and 101,968 units subject to vesting of RSU’s outstanding, respectively. The average outstanding diluted shares calculation excludes options, RSU’s and MSO’s with an exercise price that exceeds the average market price of shares during the period. For fiscal years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, 78,991, 0 and 0 MSO’s and 212,001, 362,000 and 203,000 options to purchase common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | |
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.