Analyze earnings per share growth trends, compute CAGR, PEG ratio, and project future EPS. Includes target price calculation and growth visualization.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth is the primary driver of long-term stock returns. Companies that consistently grow their earnings tend to see their stock prices appreciate over time, making EPS growth analysis essential for fundamental investors.
This calculator takes historical EPS data and computes the average growth rate, CAGR, and median growth. It also accounts for the impact of share dilution (from stock-based compensation) and buybacks on per-share earnings. The PEG ratio combines the P/E multiple with the growth rate to identify potentially undervalued growth stocks.
The target price feature lets you set a forward EPS estimate and target P/E multiple to calculate an intrinsic price target. The projected EPS table extends the historical CAGR forward to estimate future earnings, giving you a complete view of the earnings trajectory.
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EPS growth drives stock prices over the long term. This calculator automates the analysis that equity analysts do manually — computing growth rates, adjusting for dilution, and building price targets from forward earnings estimates.
This tool is designed for quick, accurate results without manual computation. Whether you are a student working through coursework, a professional verifying a result, or an educator preparing examples, accurate answers are always just a few keystrokes away.
YoY Growth = (EPS_t − EPS_{t-1}) / |EPS_{t-1}| × 100 CAGR = (EPS_last / EPS_first)^(1/n) − 1 PEG Ratio = P/E ÷ EPS Growth Rate Target Price = Forward EPS × Target P/E Multiple
Result: CAGR = 15%, Target = $120
EPS grew from $3.00 to $5.25 over 4 years — a CAGR of about 15%. At a forward EPS of $6.00 and target P/E of 20×, the target price is $120, implying 20% upside from the current $100 price.
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Above 10% annually is considered good for large caps. Growth stocks may achieve 20-30%+ but this is harder to sustain long-term.
PEG divides the P/E ratio by the EPS growth rate. A PEG below 1 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth.
Dilution from stock-based compensation increases share count, spreading earnings across more shares and reducing EPS growth even if total earnings grow. Use this as a practical reminder before finalizing the result.
CAGR is generally preferred as it accounts for compounding. Average growth can be distorted by one exceptional year.
Use the sector average P/E, the stock's historical average P/E, or a DCF-implied multiple. Be conservative with high-growth assumptions.
Projections based on 3-5 years of historical data are reasonable for stable businesses. Cyclical or high-growth companies have wider projection uncertainty.