Earnings Per Share (EPS)

InvestingGlossary term

Definition

A company's net profit divided by the number of outstanding shares. Used to measure profitability and calculate the P/E ratio. Higher EPS generally indicates better profitability.

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StockA share of ownership in a company. When you buy stock, you become a partial owner with potential to earn money through price appreciation and dividends.

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