Staples (Staples) EPS (Basic) : $-2.36 (TTM As of Jul. 2017)

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What is Staples EPS (Basic)?

Staples's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was $0.08. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2017 was $-2.36.

Staples's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was $0.08. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2017 was $-2.37.

Staples's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was $0.10. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2017 was 0.66.

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Staples EPS (Basic) Historical Data

The historical data trend for Staples's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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Staples EPS (Basic) Chart

Staples Annual Data

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EPS (Basic)

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-0.31

0.95

0.21

0.59

-2.31

Staples Quarterly Data
	Oct12	Jan13	Apr13	Jul13	Oct13	Jan14	Apr14	Jul14	Oct14	Jan15	Apr15	Jul15	Oct15	Jan16	Apr16	Jul16	Oct16	Jan17	Apr17	Jul17
EPS (Basic)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-1.18	0.28	-1.47	-1.25	0.08

Staples EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Staples's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jan. 2017 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-1497	-	0)	/	649.000
	=	-2.31

Staples's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jul. 2017 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(55	-	0)	/	655.000
	=	0.08

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2017 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.36

Staples (NAS:SPLS) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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http://www.staples.com

Staples is an American retailer with online and delivery capabilities. Staples offers products in categories: technology, facilities and breakroom, furniture, safety, medical, copy and print, and Staples EasyTech services. Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The company divides its business into three segments: North American stores and online, North American commercial, and international operations. The product offering includes Staples, Quill, and other proprietary branded products. Staples' product price points are generally low.

Executives

Shira Goodman	director, officer: CEO	C/O CARMAX, 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
John F Lundgren	director	1000 STANLEY DRIVE, NEW BRITAIN CT 06053
Deborah A Henretta	director	ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA, CORNING NY 14831
Robert E Sulentic	director	C/O CBRE, 2100 MCKINNEY AVENUE, SUITE 1250, DALLAS TX 75201
Kunal Kamlani	director	3333 BEVERLY ROAD, HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179
Christine T Komola	officer: Chief Financial Officer	500 STAPLES DRIVE, FRAMINGHAM MA 01702
Drew G Faust	director	C/O GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, 200 WEST STREET, NEW YORK NY 10282
Curtis F Feeny	director	C/O CBRE, 2100 MCKINNEY AVENUE, SUITE 1250, DALLAS TX 75201
Joseph Doody	officer: Vice Chairman	CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC, 25 GREENS HILL LANE PO BOX 866, RUTLAND VT 05701
Carol Meyrowitz	director	TJX COMPANIES INC, 770 COCHITUATE RD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Ronald Sargent	director, officer: Chairman and CEO	1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Demos Parneros	officer: President, NA Stores & Online	483 BAY ST, 7TH FL NORTH TOWER, TORONTOON A1 999999999
Rowland Moriarty	director	200 CLARENDON ST T33, BOSTON MA 02116
Raul Vazquez	director	500 STAPLES DR., FRAMINGHAM MA 01702
Basil Anderson	director