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EPS (Earnings Per Share)

A company's net income divided by its outstanding shares.

In depth

EPS measures profitability on a per-share basis, allowing comparison across companies of different sizes. "Diluted EPS" includes the dilutive effect of stock options and convertible securities. "Adjusted" or "non-GAAP" EPS strips out one-time items management deems non-recurring. Beat/miss vs. analyst consensus drives short-term stock moves.

Example

Company with $1B in profit and 200M shares outstanding has EPS of $5.

Frequently asked about EPS (Earnings Per Share)

What is EPS (Earnings Per Share)?

A company's net income divided by its outstanding shares. EPS measures profitability on a per-share basis, allowing comparison across companies of different sizes. "Diluted EPS" includes the dilutive effect of stock options and convertible securities. "Adjusted" or "non-GAAP" EPS strips out one-time items management deems non-recurring. Beat/miss vs. analyst consensus drives short-term stock moves.

Why does EPS (Earnings Per Share) matter for investors?

In valuation, EPS (Earnings Per Share) is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.

Can you give an example of EPS (Earnings Per Share)?

Company with $1B in profit and 200M shares outstanding has EPS of $5.

Recent news mentioning EPS (Earnings Per Share)

Mixed Earnings Snapshot: Orix, Novanta Miss EPS; Natural Gas Services Beats

The Quick Take * Orix missed EPS estimates by $0.17 while revenue topped expectations, signaling margin pressure. * Novanta narrowly missed EPS by $0.02 but beat on revenue, suggesting solid demand with cost headwinds. * Natural Gas Services beat EPS by $0.08 and topped revenue estimates, a standout in the energy services space. * No guidance or price reaction data available; next catalyst will be management commentary and forward outlooks. * ORIX Corp's results are relevant to Asia/India

May 15, 2026

Epstein Cellmate's Note Unsealed After 5 Years in Courthouse Vault

The Quick Take * A note linked to Epstein's first suspected suicide attempt was sealed for nearly 5 years before court release * No direct market reaction reported; story carries no immediate financial market data * No analyst or institutional financial response cited in available coverage * US District Judge Kenneth Karas ordered the unsealing after NYT petition filed last week * Story is a US legal/political event with no direct Asia or HK market implications identified Synthesized from

May 13, 2026

Republic Services Q1 2026: EPS $1.70, targets $100M+ digital gains by 2028

The Quick Take * Q1 2026 revenue rose 2.6% YoY with EPS of $1.70 and margin expansion reported * RSG expects to exceed $1B in acquisitions in 2026, signaling aggressive M&A pipeline * Digital/AI investment program targets at least $100M in annual benefits by 2028 * Management outlined timeline for digital transformation alongside M&A execution risks * US waste-sector consolidation via RSG acquisitions may pressure Asian waste management peers on benchmarking Synthesized from 1 source — fu

May 12, 2026

CDW Q1 2026: Revenue Beats by $190M, EPS Misses Estimates by $0.01

The Quick Take * CDW Q1 2026 revenue hit $5.68B, up 9.2% Y/Y, beating estimates by $190M — a strong top-line result * Non-GAAP EPS of $2.28 missed consensus by $0.01, a marginal profitability shortfall despite revenue strength * No analyst or institutional response data available from current coverage; single-source report limits context * Forward guidance and management outlook not disclosed in available excerpt; full earnings call details awaited * CDW's IT solutions exposure to global e

May 9, 2026

Related terms

P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)

A stock's price divided by its earnings per share — the most common valuation metric.

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

A company's net income divided by its outstanding shares.

Guidance

Management's forward-looking projections for revenue, earnings, or other metrics.

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