LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net loss per share is computed similar to basic net loss per share, except the weighted average number of common shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of equity instruments, if dilutive. Potentially dilutive common shares include stock options, RSUs, DSUs, and PSUs.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 | |
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.