Net Income Per Share
The following is the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented:
 Year Ended
 Jan 25, 2026Jan 26, 2025Jan 28, 2024
 (In millions, except per share data)
Numerator:   
Net income$120,067 $72,880 $29,760 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares24,359 24,555 24,690 
Dilutive impact of outstanding equity awards155 249 250 
Diluted weighted average shares24,514 24,804 24,940 
Net income per share:
Basic (1)$4.93 $2.97 $1.21 
Diluted (2)$4.90 $2.94 $1.19 
Anti-dilutive equity awards excluded from diluted net income per share
41 51 150 
(1)    Net income divided by basic weighted average shares.
(2)    Net income divided by diluted weighted average shares.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2026Feb 25, 2026Showing above
2025Feb 26, 2025
2024Feb 21, 2024
2019Feb 21, 2019
2018Feb 28, 2018

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.