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Earnings Per Share (EPS

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EPS Growth Rate measures the annual percentage growth of a company's earnings per share over a specified multi-year period using Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).

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⚙ Input Values

$/share
$/share
years

📊 Results

EPS Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
12.47
% per year
Total Cumulative EPS Growth
80.00
%
Projected Next Year EPS (Year N+1)
5.06
$/share
Corporate Growth Rate Rating
MODERATE GROWTH (CAGR 7% - 14.9%): Healthy steady corporate expansion.
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📐 Formula

EPS CAGR % = [ (Final EPS ÷ Initial EPS)^(1 ÷ Years) - 1 ] × 100
Total Cumulative EPS Growth % = [ (Final EPS - Initial EPS) ÷ Initial EPS ] × 100
Projected Next Year EPS = Final EPS × (1 + CAGR %)

💡 Practical Example

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$2.50 Initial EPS growing to $4.50 Final EPS over 5 years: Total Growth = (($4.50 - $2.50) / $2.50) × 100 = +80.00%. EPS CAGR =^ - 1 = 12.47% per year.

📖 About Earnings Per Share (EPS

EPS Growth Rate measures the annual percentage growth of a company's earnings per share over a specified multi-year period using Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).

To use the Earnings Per Share (EPS) Growth & CAGR Calculator, enter your Initial Base EPS, Final Target EPS, Growth Time Horizon. The calculator instantly computes EPS Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), Total Cumulative EPS Growth and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your Initial Base EPS (e.g. 2.50 in /share), Final Target EPS (e.g. 4.50 in /share), and Growth Time Horizon (e.g. 5 in years). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.

The Formula

EPS CAGR % = [ (Final EPS ÷ Initial EPS)^(1 ÷ Years) - 1 ] × 100

Total Cumulative EPS Growth % = [ (Final EPS - Initial EPS) ÷ Initial EPS ] × 100

Projected Next Year EPS = Final EPS × (1 + CAGR %)

Worked Example

2.50 Initial EPS growing to 4.50 Final EPS over 5 years:

Total Growth = ((4.50 - 2.50) / 2.50) × 100 = +80.00%.

EPS CAGR =^ - 1 = 12.47% per year.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good EPS growth rate for stocks?

An annual EPS CAGR of 10% to 15%+ is generally considered strong for growth companies.

Why is CAGR better than average annual growth for EPS?

CAGR accounts for compound growth year-over-year, providing an accurate smoothed annual rate.

How precise are the results?

Results are calculated to 4 decimal places using standard mathematical formulas. For integer-only problems, results are shown as exact whole numbers.

Can I use this on my phone or tablet?

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