Earnings Per Share
EPS (Diluted)
US Foods EPS (Diluted) decreased by 36.6% to $0.52 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.1%, from $0.49 to $0.52. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 54.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
A smaller gap between basic and diluted EPS suggests a lower risk of share dilution for existing shareholders.
Detailed definition
Diluted earnings per share accounts for the potential impact of all dilutive securities, such as stock options, warrants...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for equity valuation; essential for assessing the impact of employee compensation and capital structures.
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eps_dilutedHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.20 | $0.24 | $0.26 | -$0.07 | $0.27 | $0.43 | $0.37 | $0.32 | $0.73 | $0.38 | $0.59 | $0.33 | $0.80 | $0.61 | $0.28 | $0.49 | $0.96 | $0.67 | $0.82 | $0.52 |
| QoQ Change | — | +20.0% | +8.3% | -126.9% | +485.7% | +59.3% | -14.0% | -13.5% | +128.1% | -47.9% | +55.3% | -44.1% | +142.4% | -23.8% | -54.1% | +75.0% | +95.9% | -30.2% | +22.4% | -36.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +35.0% | +79.2% | +42.3% | +557.1% | +170.4% | -11.6% | +59.5% | +3.1% | +9.6% | +60.5% | -52.5% | +48.5% | +20.0% | +9.8% | +192.9% | +6.1% |
Range-$0.07 – $0.96
CAGR+22.3%
Avg YoY Growth+76.9%
Median YoY Growth+38.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is US Foods's eps (diluted)?
- US Foods (USFD) reported eps (diluted) of $0.52 in Q1 2026.
- How has US Foods's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- US Foods's eps (diluted) increased by 6.1% year-over-year, from $0.49 to $0.52.
- What is the long-term trend for US Foods's eps (diluted)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), US Foods's eps (diluted) has grown at a 54.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $0.52 to $2.94.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- The profit earned per share, assuming all potential new shares are issued.