Computation of (loss) earnings per-share
The following table presents a reconciliation of weighted-average shares used in the calculations of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Sphere Entertainment Co.’s stockholders.
 Year Ended December 31,Six Months Ended December 31,Years Ended June 30,
 2025202420242023
Weighted-average shares (denominator):
Weighted-average shares for basic EPS36,069 35,859 35,301 34,651 
Dilutive effect of shares related to 3.50% convertible notes
7,286 — — — 
Dilutive effect of shares issuable under share-based compensation plans (a)
1,943 — — 278 
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS45,298 35,859 35,301 34,929 
Weighted-average anti-dilutive shares (a)
3,637 — — 800 
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(a)    For the six months ended December 31, 2024, and the year ended June 30, 2024 all restricted stock units and stock options were excluded from the above table because the Company reported a net loss for the period presented, and therefore, their impact on reported loss per share would have been antidilutive.

Historical Timeline

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2025Feb 12, 2026Showing above
2021Aug 23, 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.