Note 2: Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) is computed using the two-class method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period, excluding participating securities. Participating securities include non-vested restricted stock awards. Non-vested restricted stock awards are considered participating securities to the extent the holders of these securities receive non-forfeitable dividends at the same rate as holders of common shares. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted-average number of shares determined for the basic EPS plus the dilutive effect of stock compensation using the treasury stock method. EPS for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 is computed as follows:

 

   Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31, 
($ and outstanding shares in thousands - except per share data)  2025   2024 
           
Distributed earnings allocated to common shares  $3,848   $3,770 
Undistributed earnings allocated to common shares   10,100    7,666 
Net earnings allocated to common shares   13,948    11,436 
Net earnings allocated to participating securities   26    34 
Net Income allocated to common shares and participating securities  $13,974   $11,470 
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share   6,369    6,660 
Dilutive effect of stock compensation   19    20 
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share   6,388    6,680 
           
Basic earnings per common share  $2.19   $1.72 
           
Diluted earnings per common share  $2.19   $1.72 

 

There were no anti-dilutive shares in 2025 or 2024.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 6, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 7, 2025
2023Mar 8, 2024
2022Mar 7, 2023
2021Mar 7, 2022
2020Mar 8, 2021

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.