Meaning of the word "earnings per share" in English
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earnings per share
US /ˈɜːrnɪŋz pər ʃer/
UK /ˈɜːrnɪŋz pər ʃer/
Noun
1.
the amount of a company's profit that is allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of a company's profitability
Example:
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The company reported a significant increase in earnings per share this quarter.
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Investors often look at earnings per share to evaluate a company's financial health.
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