EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods presented:
For the Fiscal Years Ended May
(in millions, except per share amounts)202520242023
Numerator:
Net income$357.2 $725.5 $1,008.9 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding142.2144.9144.5
Add: Dilutive effect of employee incentive plans (a)0.50.80.7
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding142.7145.6145.2
Earnings per share:
Basic$2.51 $5.01 $6.98 
Diluted$2.50 $4.98 $6.95 
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(a)Potential dilutive shares of common stock from employee incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units and performance share awards. As of May 25, 2025, 0.8 million shares of stock-based awards were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they would be antidilutive. As of May 26, 2024, and May 28, 2023, an insignificant number of stock-based awards were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they would be antidilutive.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Jul 23, 2025Showing above
2024Jul 24, 2024
2023Jul 25, 2023
2022Jul 27, 2022
2021Jul 27, 2021
2020Jul 28, 2020
2019Jul 25, 2019
2018Jul 26, 2018
2017Jul 25, 2017

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.