TruBridge, Inc. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| (In thousands, except for per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | |||||||||||||||||
| Numerator | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (20,439) | $ | (48,434) | $ | 15,867 | |||||||||||
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to participating securities | 766 | 1,089 | (311) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | (19,673) | $ | (47,345) | $ | 15,556 | |||||||||||
| Denominator | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding used in basic per common share computations | 14,300 | 14,187 | 14,356 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | $ | (1.38) | $ | (3.34) | $ | 1.08 | |||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||||
| Numerator | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders for diluted EPS | $ | (19,673) | $ | (47,345) | $ | 15,556 | |||||||||||
| Denominator | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding used in basic per common share computations | 14,300 | 14,187 | 14,356 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Performance share awards | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding used in diluted per common share computations | 14,300 | 14,187 | 14,356 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | (1.38) | $ | (3.34) | $ | 1.08 | |||||||||||
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.