HCI earnings

Pre-Tax Income of $115 Million Diluted EPS of $5.45Gross Loss Ratio of 20.1% TAMPA, Fla., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), reported pre-tax income of $115 million and net income of $85 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with pre-tax income of $100 million and net income of $74 million in the first quarter of 2025. Net income after noncontrolling interests in the first quarter of 2026 was $73 million compared with $70 million in the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share were $5.45 in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $5.35 diluted earnings per share in the first quarter of 2025. Management Commentary"HCI Group had an excellent start

TAMPA, Fla., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026Time: 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time (1:45 p.m. Pacific

Fourth Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $144 million and Diluted EPS of $7.25Full Year 2025 Pre-Tax Income of $429 million and Diluted EPS of $22.72Gross Loss Ratio of 15.6% for the fourth quarter and 19.6% for the full year 2025 TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), reported pre-tax income of $144 million and net income of $108 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with pre-tax income of $6 million and net income of $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $98 million compared with $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were $7.25 in the fourth

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com. Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026Time: 4:45 p.m. Eas

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), reported pre-tax income of $90.6 million and net income of $67.9 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared with pre-tax income of $14.1 million and net income of $9.4 million for the third quarter of 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $65.5 million compared with $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were $4.90 in the third quarter of 2025, compared with $0.52 in the third quarter of 2024. Management Commentary"This was another strong quarter, marked by solid profitability, industry-leading net combined ratios, and meaningful growth in book value per share," said

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) will hold a conference call on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com. Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025Time: 4:45 p.m. Eastern time (1:45 p.

Second Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $94.4 million and Diluted EPS of $5.18Book Value Per Share Increased to $58.55Gross Loss Ratio of 21.3% TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), reported pre-tax income of $94.4 million and net income of $70.3 million for the second quarter of 2025. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $66.2 million compared with $54.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were $5.18 in the second quarter of 2025, compared with $4.24 in the second quarter of 2024. Management Commentary"HCI Group delivered another strong quarter, marked by solid profitability, industry-leading net combined ratio

TAMPA, Fla., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com. Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025Time: 4:45 p.m. Eastern time (1:45 p.m. Pacif

First Quarter Diluted EPS of $5.35First Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $100.3 millionExzeo Ready to be Standalone Company TAMPA, Fla., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) reported pre-tax income of $100.3 million and net income of $74.2 million for the first quarter of 2025. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $69.7 million compared with $47.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were $5.35 in the first quarter of 2025, compared with $3.81 diluted earnings per share, in the first quarter of 2024. Management Commentary"HCI Group had a terrific first quarter," said HCI Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh

TAMPA, Fla., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com. Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025Time: 4:45 p.m. Eastern time (1:45 p.m. Pacific ti

Fourth Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $5.9 million and Diluted EPS of $0.23 Full Year 2024 Pre-Tax Income of $173.4 million and Diluted EPS of $8.89 TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) reported pre-tax income of $5.9 million and net income of $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $2.6 million compared with $38.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $0.23 in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $3.40 diluted earnings per share, in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) fo

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Inf

Pre-Tax Income of $14.1 millionDiluted EPS of $0.52 TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported pre-tax income of $14.1 million and net income of $9.4 million in the third quarter of 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $5.7 million compared with $13.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $0.52 in the third quarter of 2024, compared with $1.34 diluted earnings per share, in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unr

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information s

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, announced today the estimated losses attributable to Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. "Our policyholders have experienced three major catastrophe events over the past few months. We are responding to the needs of our policyholders and ensuring that their claims are handled quickly and efficiently," said HCI's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel. "Across all three events, HCI expects to pay $600 to $750 million to our policyholders to help them rebuild their lives." Third Quar

Pre-Tax Income of $76 millionDiluted EPS of $4.24Gross Loss Ratio of 29.7% TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported pre-tax income of $76.0 million and net income of $57.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $54.1 million compared with $12.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $4.24 in the second quarter of 2024, compared with $1.28 diluted earnings per share, in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which exclude

TAMPA, Fla., July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information sec

First Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $77.4 millionFirst Quarter Diluted EPS of $3.81First Quarter Gross Loss Ratio of 31.1% TAMPA, Fla., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported pre-tax income of $77.4 million and net income of $57.0 million, or $3.81 diluted earnings per share, in the first quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $17.8 million, or $1.54 diluted earnings per share, in the first quarter of 2023. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the first quarter

TAMPA, Fla., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 7th at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, along with its majority owned subsidiary, TypTap Insurance Group, Inc., announced today the undertaking of several strategic steps designed to increase operational and capital flexibility and to better position the company for future growth opportunities. These steps include the modification of the company's relationship with Centerbridge Partners L.P., including extending the warrant held by Centerbridge and redeeming all outstanding preferred shares of TypTap Insurance Group held by Centerbridg

Third Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $20.1 millionThird Quarter Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.34Year-to-date Diluted EPS of $4.16 TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported pre-tax income of $20.1 million and net income of $15.7 million, or $1.34 diluted earnings per share, in the third quarter of 2023, compared with net loss of $51.5 million, or $5.66 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the third quarter

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information sec

TAMPA, Fla., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information secti

Pre-Tax Income of $23.1 millionFirst Quarter Gross Loss Ratio Improved to 33.6% from 40.6%Greenleaf Sells Two Properties for a Gain of $8.9 Million TAMPA, Fla., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported net income of $17.8 million, or $1.54 diluted earnings per share in the first quarter of 2023, compared with net income of $2.8 million, or $0.09 diluted earnings per share, in the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the first quarter of 2023 w

TAMPA, Fla., April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of

Florida Passes Historic Tort ReformsFourth Quarter Gross Loss Ratio Declined to 39.4% TAMPA, Fla., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported net income of $2.7 million, or $0.18 diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with net income of $1.4 million, or $0.01 diluted earnings per share, in the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $1.6 million, or $0.06 diluted earnings per share,

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. Financial results will be issued in a press release that same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor In

Claims from Hurricane Ian Remain Consistent with Prior DisclosureGross Premiums Earned Grew 21% Over Last YearThird Quarter Loss Ratio Declined to 41.4% Excluding Ian TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported a net loss of $51.5 million, or $5.66 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2022 compared with net loss of $4.9 million, or $0.72 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted net loss (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) was $51.2 million, or $5.62 loss per sha

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Financial results will be issued in a press release that same day after the close of the market. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information se

Gross Premiums Earned Grew 30%Implemented Rate Increases to Offset Inflation TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported a net loss of $8.5 million, or $1.04 per share, in the second quarter of 2022 compared with net income of $3.8 million, or $0.24 diluted earnings per share, in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted net loss (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) was $5.4 million, or $0.71 per share, in the second quarter of 2022 compared with adjusted net income of $2.7 mill

TAMPA, Fla., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Financial results will be issued in a press release after the close of the market on Monday, August 8, 2022. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Informat

TAMPA, Fla., May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. First Quarter 2022 - Financial ResultsNet income for the first quarter of 2022 totaled $2.8 million or $0.09 diluted earnings per share compared with net income of $6.8 million or $0.75 diluted earnings per share in the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the first quarter of 2022 was $5.5 million or $0.34 diluted earnings per share compared wit

TAMPA, Fla., April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Financial results will be issued in a press release after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Informati

TAMPA, Fla., March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021. Fourth Quarter 2021 - Financial Results Net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 totaled $1.4 million or $0.01 diluted earnings per share compared with net income of $2.7 million or $0.35 diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted net loss (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $0.1 million or $0.14 diluted loss p

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, will hold a conference call on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. Financial results will be issued in a press release after the close of the market on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on th

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, reinsurance, real estate and information technology services, reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Third Quarter 2021 - Financial ResultsIn the third quarter of 2021, the company experienced a net loss of $4.9 million or $0.72 diluted loss per share compared with net income of $15.4 million or $1.70 diluted earnings per share in the third quarter of 2020. The prior year quarter included a one-time gain of $37.0 million on an involuntary sale of real estate. Adjusted net loss (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealiz

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, software development, and real estate, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the conference call. HCI management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.h

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, software development and real estate, reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Second Quarter 2021 - Financial ResultsNet income for the second quarter of 2021 totaled $3.8 million or $0.24 diluted earnings per share compared with $8.9 million or $1.08 diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the quarter was $2.7 million or $0.11 diluted earnings per share compared with $6.8 million or $0.86 diluted earni