Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share—Net income (loss) attributable to Evoqua Water Technologies Corp.	$	53,145	$	(16,730	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income (loss) per common share—weighted average shares	115,465		113,950
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share‑based compensation	5,443		—
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per common share—adjusted weighted average shares	120,908		113,950
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. per common share	$	0.46	$	(0.15	)
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. per common share	$	0.44	$	(0.15	)