4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)202520242023
Numerator:
Net income attributable to WSFS$287,349 $263,671 $269,156 
Denominator:
Weighted average basic shares56,276 59,547 61,108 
Dilutive potential common shares195 192 113 
Weighted average fully diluted shares56,471 59,739 61,221 
Earnings per share:
Basic$5.11 $4.43 $4.40 
Diluted$5.09 $4.41 $4.40 
Outstanding common stock equivalents having no dilutive effect1 14 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing Net income attributable to WSFS by the weighted-average basic shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing Net income attributable to WSFS by the weighted-average fully diluted shares outstanding, using the treasury stock method. Fully diluted shares include the adjustment for the dilutive effect of common stock awards, which include outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock units and performance stock units under the 2018 Incentive Plan.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 2, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 28, 2025
2023Feb 29, 2024
2022Feb 28, 2023
2021Mar 1, 2022
2020Mar 1, 2021
2019Mar 2, 2020
2018Feb 28, 2019
2017Mar 1, 2018

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.