Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and excludes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and includes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents to the extent they are not anti-dilutive. Because the Company was in a net loss position for the year ended December 31, 2023, diluted net loss per share for this period excludes the effects of all common stock equivalents, which are anti-dilutive.
A reconciliation of the shares included in the basic and fully diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)202520242023
Net income (loss)$72,904 $57,082 $(29,799)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic38,210 38,387 40,193 
Incremental shares with dilutive effect:
Restricted stock awards668 698 — 
Diluted38,878 39,085 40,193 
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic$1.91 $1.49 $(0.74)
Diluted$1.88 $1.46 $(0.74)

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.