NOTE 19         NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options were exercised into common stock. Shares presented on a weighted average outstanding calculation were adjusted to give effect to the February 24, 2025 reverse stock split.

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted computation of net income (loss) per share: 

 

 

  

December 31, 2025

  

December 31, 2024

 

Numerator:

        

Net loss attributed to Comstock Inc.

 $(43,076,443) $(53,321,454)
         

Denominator:

        

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

  36,707,660   16,613,755 

Incremental shares

      

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

  36,707,660   16,613,755 
         

Net income (loss) per common shares:

        

Basic EPS

 $(1.17) $(3.21)

Diluted EPS

 $(1.17) $(3.21)

 

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, all common stock equivalent shares, including warrants to purchase common stock, are antidilutive. 

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 24, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 6, 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.