TAYLOR DEVICES, INC. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
11. Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share reflects the weighted-average common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares, such as stock options.
A reconciliation of weighted-average common shares outstanding to weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution is as follows:
2025 |
| 2024 | |
Average common shares outstanding | 3,131,134 |
| 3,353,077 |
Common shares issuable under stock option plans | 147,555 |
| 135,711 |
Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution | 3,278,689 |
| 3,488,788 |
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | |
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.