EPS
Earnings Per Share
Profitability RatiosThe portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. A key indicator of company profitability on a per-share basis.
Formula
EPS = Net Income / Total Shares Outstanding
Why it matters
Rising EPS over time indicates growing profitability. Used to calculate P/E ratio and compare companies of different sizes.
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