Note L – Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Net income attributable to Murphy was used as the numerator in computing both basic and diluted income per common share for each of the three years presentedThe following table reconciles the weighted-average shares outstanding used for these computations.
(Weighted-average shares, except per share amounts)
202520242023
Basic method143,124,118 150,011,458 155,233,560 
Dilutive restricted stock units 901,204 1,015,894 1,412,869 
Diluted method144,025,322 151,027,352 156,646,429 
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC
Continuing operations$0.73 $2.73 $4.27 
Discontinued operations (0.02)(0.01)
Net income$0.73 $2.71 $4.26 
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED
Continuing operations$0.72 $2.72 $4.23 
Discontinued operations (0.02)(0.01)
Net income$0.72 $2.70 $4.22 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 25, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 27, 2025
2023Feb 23, 2024
2022Feb 27, 2023
2021Feb 25, 2022
2020Feb 26, 2021
2019Feb 27, 2020
2017Feb 26, 2018
2016Feb 24, 2017
2015Feb 26, 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.