Sensata Technologies Holding plc Earnings Per Share Disclosure
For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding | 146.5 | 150.4 | 152.1 | ||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of unvested restricted securities | 0.6 | 0.3 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding | 147.1 | 150.7 | 152.1 | ||||||||||||||
For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive shares excluded | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Contingently issuable shares excluded | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||
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.