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EPS Calculator

Calculate earnings per share from net income and diluted shares outstanding.

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Profit reported for the period before subtracting preferred dividends.

Earnings distributed to preferred shareholders for the period.

Weighted-average common shares including potential dilution.

Earnings per share: $2.00

Estimated results

Earnings per share
$2.00
Profit attributable to each diluted common share.

For educational estimates only. Results are not investment, legal, or tax advice.

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What this calculator tells you

EPS shows how much profit is attributable to each diluted common share.

Formula and assumptions

Formula: Earnings per share = (net income − preferred dividends) ÷ diluted shares.

Assumptions

  • All figures cover the same reporting period.
  • Diluted shares should be the weighted-average count used for financial reporting.