Additionally, since EPS depends on outstanding shares, the metric can be inflated easily if a company conducts a stock buyback in order to decrease the number of shares in circulation.

But share repurchase was also an important piece of the puzzle. Think about it: since 2011, Apple’s net income grew an impressive 190%. But at the same time, EPS (earnings per share) shot up by ...

Venlo, the Netherlands, January 12, 2025 – QIAGEN N.V. announces a plan to return up to approximately $300 million (maximum EUR 281 million) to shareholders through a synthetic share repurchase that ...