Legence Corp. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| (in thousands, except per share data) | September 12, 2025 through December 31, 2025 | ||||
| Numerator: | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (55,951) | |||
| Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (22,155) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to Legence | $ | (33,796) | |||
| Denominator: | |||||
| Weighted-average Class A Common Stock outstanding—basic and diluted | 59,381 | ||||
| Net loss per share—basic and diluted | $ | (0.57) | |||
| September 12, 2025 through December 31, 2025 | |||||
| Stock options | 669 | ||||
| RSUs | 686 | ||||
| LGN B Units exchangeable for Class A Common Stock | 41,480 | ||||
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.