ROCKY BRANDS, INC. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The diluted earnings per share computation includes common share equivalents, when dilutive.
A reconciliation of the shares used in the basic and diluted income per common share computation for the years ended December 31, as follows:
| Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| (shares in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| Basic - weighted average shares outstanding | 7,474 | 7,437 | ||||||
| Dilutive restricted share units | 44 | 23 | ||||||
| Dilutive stock options | 12 | 20 | ||||||
| Diluted - weighted average shares outstanding | 7,530 | 7,480 | ||||||
| Anti-dilutive securities | 122 | 120 | ||||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 10, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Mar 6, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Mar 13, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Mar 12, 2018 | |
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.