EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):

	December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Basic:
Weighted average shares outstanding		14,423			14,639			14,439
Net income (loss) attributable to DXP Enterprises, Inc.	$	(38,536	)	$	(45,238	)	$	60,237
Convertible preferred stock dividend		(90	)		(90	)		(90	)
Net income (loss)  attributable to common shareholders	$	(38,626	)	$	(45,328	)	$	60,147
Per share amount	$	(2.68	)	$	(3.10	)	$	4.17
Diluted:
Weighted average shares outstanding		14,423			14,639			14,439
Assumed conversion of convertible preferred stock		-			-			840
Total dilutive shares		14,423			14,639			15,279
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	(38,626	)	$	(45,328	)	$	60,147
Convertible preferred stock dividend		-			-			90
Net income (loss) attributable to DXP Enterprises, Inc. for diluted earnings per share	$	(38,626	)	$	(45,328	)	$	60,237
Per share amount	$	(2.68	)	$	(3.10	)	$	3.94