Earnings-Per-Share (EPS)

Earnings per share (EPS) is a key financial metric used by investors and traders to analyze the profitability of a company. EPS is commonly defined as the portion of a company’s profit that is allocated to one share of common stock. Earnings per share is calculated by subtracting preferred dividends from net income, and then dividing that number by the total shares outstanding. (Net Income - Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding

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