Earnings Per Share
The weighted average number of shares outstanding used to compute earnings per common share were as follows (in millions):
202520242023
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic computations232.7 238.3 250.3 
Weighted average dilutive effect of equity awards0.8 0.9 0.9 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted computations233.5 239.2 251.2 
We compute basic and diluted earnings per common share by dividing net earnings by the respective weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the periods presented. Our calculation of diluted earnings per common share also includes the dilutive effects for the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs) based on the treasury stock method. There were no significant anti-dilutive equity awards for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding decreased in 2025 compared to 2024 due to share repurchases.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Jan 29, 2026Showing above
2024Jan 28, 2025
2023Jan 23, 2024
2022Jan 26, 2023
2021Jan 25, 2022
2020Jan 28, 2021
2019Feb 7, 2020
2018Feb 8, 2019
2017Feb 6, 2018
2016Feb 9, 2017
2015Feb 24, 2016

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.