NOTE 15 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

Year Ended December 31, 

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

  ​ ​ ​

2023

Basic earnings per share

Net Income

$

68,532

$

64,504

$

51,613

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

25,733,733

 

25,283,345

 

25,205,489

Basic earnings per common share

$

2.66

$

2.55

$

2.05

Diluted earnings per share

Net Income

$

68,532

$

64,504

$

51,613

Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share

 

25,733,733

 

25,283,345

 

25,205,489

Add: Dilutive effects of restricted stock and options

 

271,849

 

298,776

 

313,027

Average shares and dilutive potential common shares

 

26,005,582

 

25,582,121

 

25,518,516

Diluted earnings per common share

$

2.64

$

2.52

$

2.02

There were no stock options or restricted stock excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share since they were antidilutive for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 16, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 10, 2025
2023Mar 11, 2024
2022Mar 10, 2023

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.