15. Net Income Per Share
 
On July 31, 2023, in connection with the separation from JS Global, 138,982,872 ordinary shares of SharkNinja, Inc. were distributed to JS Global shareholders. The distributed share amount of SharkNinja, Inc. is utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share of the Company for all periods presented prior to the separation and distribution from JS Global. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, these shares are treated as issued and outstanding for purposes of calculating historical net income per share. For periods prior to the separation and distribution, it is assumed that there are no dilutive equity instruments as there were no equity awards of SharkNinja, Inc. outstanding prior to the separation and distribution.
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the periods presented:
 
 Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
   
 (in thousands, except share and per share data)
Numerator:
Net income$701,374 $438,705 $167,078 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per share, basic
140,984,108 139,935,525 139,025,657 
Dilutive effect of RSUs
1,105,658 1,148,328 394,597 
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per share, diluted
142,089,766 141,083,853 139,420,254 
Net income per share, basic$4.97 $3.14 $1.20 
Net income per share, diluted$4.94 $3.11 $1.20 

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.