PAMT CORP Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| 14. | EARNINGS PER SHARE |
Basic (loss) earnings per common share was computed by dividing net (loss) income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (on a stock split adjusted basis) during the period. Diluted (loss) earnings per common share was calculated as follows:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (52,607 | ) | $ | (31,795 | ) | $ | 18,416 | ||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 21,209 | 21,878 | 22,056 | |||||||||
| Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents | - | 141 | ||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 21,209 | 21,878 | 22,197 | |||||||||
| Basic (loss) earnings per share | $ | (2.48 | ) | $ | (1.45 | ) | $ | 0.83 | ||||
| Diluted (loss) earnings per share | $ | (2.48 | ) | $ | (1.45 | ) | $ | 0.83 | ||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 12, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 13, 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.