What is EPS?
Earnings per share shows how much profit is attributable to each share of stock.
Earnings Per Share Calculator
Convert company net income into earnings attributable to each outstanding share.
Enter income and shares
Use net income for the period and basic weighted-average shares outstanding.
About this calculator
How to use Earnings Per Share Calculator, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
Basic EPS = net income ÷ shares outstanding. Diluted EPS would also consider convertibles and options—this tool focuses on the basic ratio.
How to use
- Enter net income (can be negative for a loss).
- Enter shares outstanding for the same period.
- Select Calculate to view EPS.
- Compare EPS across periods with care—share count changes matter.
Formulas & reference
EPS = Net income ÷ Shares outstanding
EPS notes
- Basic vs diluted EPS differ
- Share buybacks raise EPS if income holds
- One-time items can distort EPS
- Educational basic EPS only
Calculation logic
Net income is divided by positive shares outstanding. Negative income yields negative EPS (loss per share).
Preferred dividends are not subtracted here; adjust net income first if you need income available to common.
Earnings Per Share Calculator FAQ
Common questions about the calculation and how to interpret the estimate.
How is basic EPS calculated?
Divide net income by the weighted-average shares outstanding.
Can EPS be negative?
Yes—that indicates a net loss on a per-share basis.
Is this diluted EPS?
No. Diluted EPS would include potential share dilution from convertibles and options.
Should preferred dividends be removed?
For EPS available to common shareholders, subtract preferred dividends from net income first.
Which share count should I use?
Prefer weighted-average shares for the reporting period when available.