URBAN ONE, INC. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Numerator: | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D stockholders | $ | (105,394) | $ | 2,050 | |||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||
| Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share - weighted-average outstanding shares | 47,402,869 | 47,645,678 | |||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||
| Stock options and restricted stock | — | 2,598,132 | |||||||||
| Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share - weighted-average outstanding shares | 47,402,869 | 50,243,810 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D stockholders per share – basic | $ | (2.22) | $ | 0.04 | |||||||
| Net (loss) income to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D stockholders per share – diluted | $ | (2.22) | $ | 0.04 | |||||||
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.