EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table presents earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
 
202420232022
Net income $22,050 $35,663 $22,037 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic14,761 10,340 10,553 
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation153 95 153 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted14,914 10,435 10,706 
Per share information:
Basic earnings per share$1.49 $3.45 $2.09 
Diluted earnings per share1.48 3.42 2.06 
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, there were average outstanding restricted award shares totaling 390, 6,398 and 29,414, respectively, excluded from the computation of earnings per share because the effect was antidilutive, as the grant price exceeded the average market price. The dilutive effect of share-based compensation in each period above relates to restricted stock awards and vested stock options assumed from the Merger.

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.