Tag Archive for: diluted earnings per share

What a Red-Hot Stock Market Teaches Us About Shareholder Returns

It’s the summer of 2021, and the market is on a tear. As of 7/27/21, the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index (a basket of 500 large company stocks) is near a record high- up nearly 36% in the last 12 months.   So, if you’re an investor, how much are you earning on your stock […]

What a 4 Year Old Teaches Us About Earnings Per Share

So, I overheard a Dad say something interesting to his 4-year old son (at least he looked to be about 4). His son asked him a question and he said: “I just answered that question, so I’m not going to answer it again”. That approach would have saved me a lot of time when my […]