MYERS INDUSTRIES INC Earnings Per Share Disclosure
5. Net Income Per Common Share
Net income per common share, as shown on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, is determined on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods as follows:
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For the Year Ended December 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding basic |
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37,141,030 |
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36,744,560 |
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36,411,389 |
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Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock |
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262,488 |
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351,008 |
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379,450 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding diluted |
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37,403,518 |
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37,095,568 |
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36,790,839 |
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The dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock was computed using the treasury stock method. Options to purchase 10,290, 101,406 and 114,540 shares of common stock that were outstanding at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices of these options was greater than the average market price of common shares and were therefore anti-dilutive.
On February 27, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10.0 million in shares of its Common Stock effective March 10, 2025 (the “2025 Repurchase Program”). The 2025 Repurchase Program replaces the Company’s previously authorized 2013 repurchase program, which is hereby terminated, and will end on the first to occur of reaching the maximum amount of $10.0 million in repurchases or December 31, 2025. Repurchases under the 2025 repurchase program may be made in the open market at prevailing market prices, through accelerated share repurchases, through privately negotiated transactions, in block trades, and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and the Company’s insider trading policy.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2023 | Mar 5, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 3, 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.