13. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the components of the numerator and denominator for the computation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share for loss from continuing operations, discontinued operations and net loss attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. common stockholders (in millions, except share data):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2018		2017		2016
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations, net of taxes	$	(704)	$	(2,384)	$	(1,611)
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable
to noncontrolling interests, net of taxes		84		63		95
Loss from continuing operations attributable to
Community Health Systems, Inc. common
stockholders — basic and diluted	$	(788)	$	(2,447)	$	(1,706)

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	-	$	(12)	$	(15)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations attributable
to noncontrolling interests, net of taxes		-		-		-
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to
Community Health Systems, Inc. common
stockholders — basic and diluted	$	-	$	(12)	$	(15)

Denominator:
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding — basic		112,728,274		111,769,821		110,730,971
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock awards		-		-		-
Employee stock options		-		-		-
Other equity-based awards		-		-		-
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding — diluted		112,728,274		111,769,821		110,730,971

The Company generated a loss from continuing operations attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. common stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, so the effect of dilutive securities is not considered because their effect would be antidilutive. If the Company had generated income from continuing operations during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the effect of restricted stock awards, employee stock options, and other equity-based awards on the diluted shares calculation would have been an increase in shares of 68,687, 111,464 and 331,518, respectively.



	Year Ended December 31,
	2018		2017		2016
Dilutive securities outstanding not included in
the computation of earnings per
share because their effect is antidilutive:
Employee stock options and restricted stock awards		2,152,408		3,008,919		2,554,627