EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Net income (loss) attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.	$	17,155	$	(10,062)
Preferred stock dividends	(2,012)		(2,002)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$	15,143	$	(12,064)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	28,585,337		27,855,033
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:
Restricted stock units and warrants	928,098		—
Diluted	29,513,435		27,855,033
Basic income (loss) per common share	$	0.53	$	(0.43)
Diluted income (loss) per common share	$	0.51	$	(0.43)