STATE STREET CORPSTT

STATE STREET CORP Earnings Per Share Disclosure

10-KFiled Feb 19, 20262 min read
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic EPS is calculated pursuant to the two-class method, by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated pursuant to the two-class method, by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the total weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus the shares representing the dilutive effect of equity-based awards. The effect of equity-based awards is excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS in periods in which their effect would be anti-dilutive.
The two-class method requires the allocation of undistributed net income between common and participating shareholders. Net income available to common shareholders, presented separately in our consolidated statement of income, is the basis for the calculation of both basic and diluted EPS. Participating securities are composed of unvested and fully vested SERP shares and fully vested deferred director stock awards, which are equity-based awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends, and are considered to participate with the common stock in undistributed earnings.
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods indicated:
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)202520242023
Net income$2,945 $2,687 $1,944 
Less:
Preferred stock dividends (226)(202)(122)
Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities(1)
(2)(2)(1)
Net income available to common shareholders$2,717 $2,483 $1,821 
Average common shares outstanding (In thousands):
Basic average common shares284,545 297,883 322,337 
Effect of dilutive securities: equity-based awards4,474 4,343 4,231 
Diluted average common shares289,019 302,226 326,568 
Anti-dilutive securities(2)
9 14 1,251 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$9.55 $8.33 $5.65 
Diluted(3)
9.40 8.21 5.58 
(1) Represents the portion of net income available to common equity allocated to participating securities, composed of unvested and fully vested SERP (Supplemental executive retirement plans) shares and fully vested deferred director stock awards, which are equity-based awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends, and are considered to participate with the common stock in undistributed earnings.
(2) Represents equity-based awards outstanding, but not included in the computation of diluted average common shares, because their effect was anti-dilutive. Additional information about equity-based awards is provided in Note 18.
(3) Calculations reflect allocation of earnings to participating securities using the two-class method, as this computation is more dilutive than the treasury stock method.
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Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 19, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 13, 2025
2023Feb 15, 2024
2022Feb 16, 2023
2021Feb 17, 2022
2020Feb 19, 2021
2019Feb 20, 2020
2018Feb 21, 2019
2017Feb 26, 2018
2016Feb 17, 2017
2015Feb 19, 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.

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