How to calculate diluted EPS. You calculate basic EPS by taking the company’s net income (minus any preferred dividends) and dividing by the number of outstanding shares. For accuracy, it is best to use a weighted average of the company’s outstanding shares for the period. Why diluted earnings per shareRead More →

It refers to any action that helps an existing shareholder maintain or increase their voting power or receipt of the company’s EPS. If securities are retired, converted, or impacted by certain corporate activities, and the transaction results in an increased EPS, then the action is considered to be antidilutive. CanRead More →