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Earnings Per Share

A public company's net profit divided by the number of its common shares.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Earnings Per Share [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

A public company's net profit divided by the number of its common shares. [1]

Source-supported connections

Earnings Per Share → Mentioned in the official explanation → Profit [1]
Earnings Per Share → Mentioned in the official explanation → Public Company [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Earnings Per Share mean in the cited reference?

A public company's net profit divided by the number of its common shares. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Earnings Per Share ↗

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