PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP Earnings Per Share Disclosure
7. CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE
The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations ($ in thousands, except per share data):
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Years Ended September 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Numerator for net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
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$ |
32,726 |
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$ |
48,851 |
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$ |
(33,807 |
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Denominator for basic and diluted weighted average shares |
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65,296,094 |
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65,246,011 |
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65,224,500 |
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Basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets per share resulting from operations |
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$ |
0.50 |
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$ |
0.75 |
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$ |
(0.52 |
) |
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.