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Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income minus preferred dividends by outstanding shares. Diluted EPS includes potential shares from obligations like stock options or convertible bonds. Using ...

Earnings per share (EPS) is an important metric in a company’s earnings figures. It is calculated by dividing the total amount of profit generated in a period, by the number of shares that the company ...