How to use the Earnings Per Share Calculator

Calculate basic earnings per share from net income, preferred dividends and weighted-average shares.

Calculation formula

Basic EPS = (net income − preferred dividends) ÷ weighted-average common shares.

Recommended steps

1. Enter values using the units shown beside each field.
2. Review whether the example assumptions match your situation.
3. Run the calculator and compare the key metrics.
4. Use the source data or official rates when precision matters.

Known limitations

This is basic EPS using supplied inputs, not diluted EPS or an automatically retrieved SEC-reported figure.