Compute basic EPS after preferred dividends.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Earnings per Share Calculator?
Compute basic EPS after preferred dividends. To use the Earnings per Share Calculator, enter net income, preferred dividends, weighted average shares, dilutive shares; it returns basic eps, diluted eps, and shows them instantly as you type.
Valuing a stock step by step
Begin with the P/E ratio and PEG ratio to see what the market pays for earnings and growth. Then check quality with ROE and ROIC, and compare ROIC with the WACC.
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- Returns. EPS, EPS growth, dividend yield and payout ratio measure what shareholders earn.
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How to use the Earnings per Share Calculator
- Enter your numbers. Start with Net income ($), Preferred dividends ($), Weighted average shares, then fill in Dilutive shares. Take price and share figures from the latest filing or quote. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Basic EPS, and the cards below show Diluted EPS. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Earnings per Share Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| Net income ($) | 12,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Preferred dividends ($) | 500,000 |
| Weighted average shares | 8,000,000 |
| Dilutive shares | 600,000 |
Results
| Basic EPS | $1.44 |
|---|---|
| Diluted EPS | $1.34 |
With these inputs the calculator returns Basic EPS: $1.44. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising Net income ($) from 12,000,000 to 14,400,000 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic EPS | $1.44 | $1.74 | +20.9% |
| Diluted EPS | $1.34 | $1.62 | +20.9% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
What the results tell you
The results panel of the Earnings per Share Calculator reports Basic EPS and diluted eps. Compare these figures while changing one input at a time, and use the related calculators below to look at the same situation from another angle.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. The result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter and the formula shown above. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is diluted EPS?
EPS that also counts shares that could be created by options, warrants and convertibles.
Is a high dividend yield good?
Not automatically. A very high yield can signal a falling price or a dividend that may be cut.
Are valuation results investment advice?
No. They are model outputs from the figures you enter. Test a range of assumptions and speak with a licensed adviser before investing.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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