accounting
earnings per share
A company's net profit divided by its number of outstanding shares, indicating profitability per share.
Example
"The company reported earnings per share of $3.50, beating analyst expectations of $3.20."
💡 Memory Tip
EPS = EARNINGS divided by each SHARE. What does each share of stock earn for you?
Etymology
Earnings (profit) + per (for each) + share — how much profit each share represents.
Common Misspellings
earnings per shaireearings per shareearnings per sharearnings per shre
Related Terms
See Also
P/E ratio