Earnings Per Share
The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the following periods:
For the Years Ended December 31,
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)2025
2024
2023(1)
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$720,371 $319,225 $369,139 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic and diluted409,416,223 209,770,414 205,005,236 
Earnings (loss) per common share-basic and diluted$1.76 $1.52 $1.80 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 18, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 6, 2025
2023Mar 6, 2024

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.