Earnings per Share
The following table presents the calculations of earnings per common share ("EPS") on a basic and diluted basis:

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)202520242023
Net income available to common stockholders:$457,211 197,812 356,038 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic60,62160,86960,631
Effect of dilutive securities - stock compensation plans437405338
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted61,05861,27460,969
EPS:
Basic$7.54 3.25 5.87 
Diluted7.49 3.23 5.84 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 9, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 10, 2025
2023Feb 9, 2024
2022Feb 10, 2023
2021Feb 11, 2022
2020Feb 12, 2021
2019Feb 12, 2020
2018Feb 15, 2019
2017Feb 20, 2018
2016Feb 22, 2017
2015Feb 24, 2016

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.