Note 13 – Net Loss Per Share

 

The following table summarizes the number of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per common share as of December, 2024 and 2023:

  

(In thousands)  2024   2023 
   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2024   2023 
Shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants   9,846    14,392 
Shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options   6,322    5,185 
Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted net loss per share   16,168    19,577 

 

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.