Earnings Per Share - quarterly
EPS Analysis for Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Weak recent EPS trends despite historical growth
- Consider risk tolerance
- Declining historical performance (-6% annually)
Analysis Details
Annual Growth Rate:
-6%
Trend Consistency:
60%
Earnings Quality:
97%
Why EPS matters
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Earnings per share (EPS) is a fundamental financial indicator that measures a company's Net Income divided by the Number of Shares Outstanding. It is used to assess profitability per share.
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EPS allows for the comparison of companies of different sizes within the same industry and helps assess growth.
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It is directly related to valuation ratios such as Price/Earnings (P/E).
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Use EPS to assess the effectiveness of management in generating profits, the sustainability of potential dividends, and the valuation of a stock relative to its earnings power.