Source: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/eps

# EPS
URL: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/eps
Last modified: 2026-10-17

EPS is earnings per share: net profit divided by shares outstanding. On results day it is compared with [the published consensus and the whisper number](https://mochatrade.com/learn/us-market-structure/us-earnings-explained), the filing behind it is [on EDGAR before the press release](https://mochatrade.com/learn/start-here/how-to-read-us-market-news), and a one-off cheque can inflate it, so [subtract tariff refunds before comparing](https://mochatrade.com/blog/mocha-markets-weekly-dec).

## Related terms

- Tariff: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/tariff
- Whisper number: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/whisper-number
- 10-K and 10-Q: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/10-k-and-10-q
- 8-K: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/8-k
- Consensus estimate: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/consensus-estimate
- Market correction: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/market-correction