EPS Growth Rate

The percentage change in earnings per share from one period to the next.

EPS Growth Rate — The percentage change in earnings per share from one period to the next.

Key facts

Category
Growth
Definition
The percentage change in earnings per share from one period to the next.
Formula
EPS Growth = (Current EPS - Prior EPS) / Prior EPS × 100
Live example
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Last updated
2026-06-17

Formula

EPS Growth = (Current EPS - Prior EPS) / Prior EPS × 100

Worked example

FY2025 EPS $5.50, FY2024 EPS $4.40 → 25% EPS growth.

How IndexAlpha uses EPS Growth Rate

Surfaced on the Growth card. Watch for EPS growth ABOVE revenue growth — that's operating leverage. EPS growth far above revenue growth could also be buybacks shrinking the share count.

See it live

The EPS Growth Rate metric shows up on every IndexAlpha research page. See it now on META — or research any stock to view its EPS Growth Rate.

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Common questions

What is EPS Growth Rate?

The percentage change in earnings per share from one period to the next.

How is EPS Growth Rate calculated?

EPS Growth = (Current EPS - Prior EPS) / Prior EPS × 100. FY2025 EPS $5.50, FY2024 EPS $4.40 → 25% EPS growth.

How does IndexAlpha use EPS Growth Rate?

Surfaced on the Growth card. Watch for EPS growth ABOVE revenue growth — that's operating leverage. EPS growth far above revenue growth could also be buybacks shrinking the share count.

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