OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
Note 7. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the daily weighted average number of shares of our common stock outstanding for the period, excluding unvested restricted stock. Unvested restricted stock is included in common shares outstanding on our Balance Sheets.
Diluted earnings per share is computed using the treasury stock method. The denominator used in calculating diluted earnings per share includes the impact of unvested restricted stock and other dilutive, non-participating securities under our equity award agreements. Contingently issuable shares under performance-based award agreements are included in, or excluded from, the
denominator depending on whether the performance target is deemed to have been achieved, or not to have been achieved, using the assumption that the end of the reporting period is treated as the end of the contingency period.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the number of shares of common stock used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share:
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Year Ended December 31, |
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(In thousands) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - basic |
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210,535 |
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215,326 |
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218,842 |
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Dilutive effect of share-based awards |
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1,063 |
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1,159 |
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1,338 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
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211,598 |
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216,485 |
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220,180 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 | |
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.