Step-by-step instructions
- Enter or select Net income.
- Enter or select Preferred dividends.
- Enter or select Average common shares.
- Tap Calculate.
- Review the result shown directly below the calculator.
Earnings Per Share Calculator
Calculate basic earnings per share.
How to use the Earnings Per Share Calculator
Calculate basic earnings per share.
What the inputs mean
- Net income
- Enter the income amount for the period you are analyzing.
- Preferred dividends
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
- Average common shares
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
Formula or calculation method
The calculator applies the standard mathematical relationship for the labeled inputs and returns the computed result automatically.
Example
Try entering realistic values for Net income and Preferred dividends, then tap Calculate to see how the result changes.
How to understand the result
Use the result as an estimate based on the values you entered. For planning decisions, double-check that the input units and assumptions match your real situation.
Tip: Keep all values in compatible units and use values from the same time period when the calculator compares two amounts.