Earnings Per Share Calculator
Determine a company's earnings per share by subtracting preferred dividends from net income and dividing by shares outstanding.
For informational purposes; verify with financial statements.
Examples
- $1,000,000 net income, $50,000 dividends, 200,000 shares ⇒ $4.75 USD/share
- $500,000 net income, $0 dividends, 100,000 shares ⇒ $5.00 USD/share
FAQ
What if there are no preferred dividends?
Set dividends to 0.
Can EPS be negative?
Yes, if net income is negative.
Does this calculate diluted EPS?
No, it uses basic shares outstanding.
Additional Information
- EPS measures profit per share for comparing company performance.
- Dividends to preferred stockholders are excluded from earnings for common shareholders.