Dictionary : EPS
Earnings Per Share - EPS The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. EPS serves as an indicator of a company's profitability.
In the EPS calculation, it is more accurate to use a weighted-average number of shares outstanding over the reporting term, because the number of shares outstanding can change over time. However, data sources sometimes simplify the calculation by using the number of shares outstanding at the end of the period.
Diluted EPS expands on the basic EPS by including the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding in the outstanding shares number.
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