Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2025

Basic net income or loss per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period without consideration of the dilutive effect of conversion of preferred stock. Diluted net income or loss per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of unvested, restricted stock and conversion of preferred stock. The computations for basic and diluted net income or loss per common share are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended January 31,
		2025		2024
Basic net loss per common share:
Net loss applicable to common stock		$	(3,199)	$	(3,710)
Effect of unvested, restricted stock		(20)		(27)
Numerator: Net loss for basic EPS		(3,219)		(3,737)
Denominator: Weighted average common shares–basic		17,791		17,627
Basic net loss per common share		$	(0.18)	$	(0.21)

Diluted net loss per common share:
Net loss for basic EPS		$	(3,219)	$	(3,737)
Effect of dilutive preferred stock		—		—
Numerator: Net loss for diluted EPS		(3,219)		(3,737)
Weighted average common shares–basic		17,791		17,627
Effect of dilutive preferred stock		—		—
Denominator: Weighted average common shares–diluted		17,791		17,627
Diluted net loss per common share		$	(0.18)	$	(0.21)

Diluted net income or loss per common share is computed using the more dilutive method of either the two-class method or the treasury stock method. Unvested stock-based compensation awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends as participating shares are included in computing earnings per share. The Company’s unvested, restricted stock awards qualify as participating shares. Diluted net loss per common share was calculated under the two-class method for the three months ended January 31, 2025 and 2024.