alleryStart learning →Earnings per share expresses profit as an amount for each what?
AEmployee of the firm
BOutstanding common share
CRupee of total assets
DUnit of goods sold
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Outstanding common share
EPS divides earnings available to owners by the common shares outstanding, giving profit per share.
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