NOTE 19 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted EPS:
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Year Ended December 31, |
(In millions, except per share amounts) |
2024 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
Income (loss) from continuing operations |
$ |
(708) |
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$ |
449Ìý |
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$ |
1,373Ìý |
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Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest |
(46) |
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(51) |
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(41) |
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Cliffs shareholders |
(754) |
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398Ìý |
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1,332Ìý |
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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
—Ìý
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1Ìý |
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3Ìý |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Cliffs shareholders |
$ |
(754) |
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$ |
399Ìý |
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$ |
1,335Ìý |
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Weighted average number of shares: |
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Basic |
480Ìý
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510Ìý |
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519Ìý |
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Convertible senior notes |
—Ìý
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—Ìý |
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2Ìý |
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Employee stock plans |
—Ìý
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1Ìý |
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3Ìý |
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Diluted |
480Ìý
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511Ìý |
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524Ìý |
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Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Cliffs common shareholders - basic: |
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Continuing operations |
$ |
(1.57) |
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$ |
0.78Ìý |
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$ |
2.57Ìý |
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Discontinued operations |
—Ìý
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—Ìý |
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—Ìý |
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$ |
(1.57) |
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$ |
0.78Ìý |
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$ |
2.57Ìý |
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Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Cliffs common shareholders - diluted: |
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Continuing operations |
$ |
(1.57) |
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$ |
0.78Ìý |
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$ |
2.55Ìý |
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Discontinued operations |
—Ìý
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—Ìý |
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—Ìý |
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$ |
(1.57) |
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$ |
0.78Ìý |
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$ |
2.55Ìý |
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The following table summarizes the potentially dilutive shares that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
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Year Ended December 31, |
(In millions) |
2024 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
Employee stock plans |
2 |
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2Ìý |
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—Ìý |
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