Synonyms for
Eps
Definition
EPS stands for 'earnings per share' and is a financial metric used to calculate a company's profitability.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- eps and downs
- eps of a whole
- eps of the pie
- eps of time
- eps of a journey
- eps of a story
Word family
Usage note
The word 'eps' is an archaic or poetic term for 'parts' or 'pieces'. It is rarely used in modern English except in the idiom 'eps and downs'.
Example sentences
- The EPS for this company is higher than the industry average.
- Investors are paying close attention to the company's EPS growth.
- The EPS estimate for next quarter is lower than expected.
- The company exceeded its EPS guidance for the year.
- The EPS surprise led to a jump in the company's stock price.
Quotes
'EPS is the single most important variable in determining a share price,' said Warren Buffett.
'We can't control the economy, but we can control our EPS,' said Jack Welch.
'The key to long-term success is to focus on increasing EPS,' said Michael Porter.