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What Is EPS?

Definition and plain-English explanation of "EPS"

EPS — Valuation illustration

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is a company's net profit divided by its total number of outstanding shares. It represents how much profit the company makes per share of stock. EPS is one of the most important metrics for valuing a stock. Rising EPS over time is a strong indicator of a healthy, growing business.

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