Intel Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note 19: Earnings Per Share

We computed our basic and diluted earnings per common share for each period as follows:



	Three Months Ended
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	Apr 2, 2016		Mar 28, 2015
Net income available to common stockholders	$	2,046	$	1,992
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic	4,722		4,741
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans	66		82
Dilutive effect of convertible debt	87		91
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted	4,875		4,914
Basic earnings per share of common stock	$	0.43	$	0.42
Diluted earnings per share of common stock	$	0.42	$	0.41

We computed basic earnings per share of common stock using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We computed diluted earnings per share of common stock using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Net income available to participating securities was insignificant for all periods presented.

Potentially dilutive shares of common stock from employee incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options, the assumed vesting of outstanding RSUs, and the assumed issuance of common stock under the stock purchase plan. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock for our 2005 debentures are determined by applying the if-converted method. However, as our 2009 debentures require settlement of the principal amount of the debt in cash upon conversion, with the conversion premium paid in cash or stock at our option, potentially dilutive shares of common stock are determined by applying the treasury stock method.

Stock options and RSUs could potentially be included in the diluted earnings per share of common stock calculation in the future if the average market value of the shares of common stock increases and is greater than the exercise price of these options. During the first three months of 2016, no outstanding stock options and RSUs were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock (3 million for the first three months of 2015 because these shares of common stock would have been antidilutive).

During the first three months of 2016 and 2015, we included our 2009 debentures in the calculation of diluted earnings per share of common stock because the average market price was above the conversion price. We could potentially exclude the 2009 debentures in the future if the average market price is below the conversion price.