EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share on net income (in millions, except per share information):
202520242023
Earnings:
Net income (numerator for basic and diluted calculations)$1,189 $724 $909 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net income available to RGA, Inc. shareholders$1,182 $717 $902 
Shares:
Weighted average outstanding shares (denominator for basic calculations)65.9 65.8 66.3 
Equivalent shares from outstanding stock awards0.9 1.1 0.8 
Diluted shares (denominator for diluted calculations)66.8 66.9 67.1 
Earnings per share:
Basic$17.94 $10.90 $13.60 
Diluted17.69 10.73 13.44 
The calculation of common equivalent shares does not include the impact of stock awards with a conversion price that exceeds the average stock price for the earnings period as the result would be antidilutive.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 20, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 21, 2025
2022Feb 24, 2023

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.