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Earnings Per Share

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Definition: Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing a company's net revenues by the outstanding shares. This gives you a number you can use to compare the earnings of companies since it is unlikely any two companies will have the same number of shares outstanding.
Also Known As: EPS
Examples:
XYZ Company reported third quarter EPS of $1.25.

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