What is Apple's eps (diluted)?

Apple (AAPL) reported eps (diluted) of $2.84 in Q4 2025.

How has Apple's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?

Apple's eps (diluted) increased by 18.3% year-over-year, from $2.40 to $2.84.

What is the long-term trend for Apple's eps (diluted)?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Apple's eps (diluted) has grown at a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.48 to $8.46.

What does eps (diluted) mean?

The amount of profit per share if all possible stock options and convertible bonds were turned into actual shares.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

EPS (Diluted)

Earnings Per Share

Apple EPS (Diluted) increased by 18.3% to $2.84 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.3%, from $2.40 to $2.84. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 6.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionEarnings Per Share

CategoryProfitability

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2007

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A narrowing gap between basic and diluted EPS suggests less potential for future shareholder dilution.

Detailed definition

A performance metric that calculates earnings per share by assuming all convertible securities, such as stock options an...

Peer comparison

In the technology sector, where stock-based compensation is prevalent, this is often considered the more accurate reflection of shareholder value than basic EPS.

Metric ID: is_eps_diluted

Historical Data

19 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
Value	$1.30	$1.68	$2.10	$1.52	$1.20	$2.10	$1.88	$1.52	$1.26	$1.89	$2.18	$1.53	$1.40	$2.18	$2.40	$1.65	$1.57	$2.40	$2.84
QoQ Change	—	+29.2%	+25.0%	-27.6%	-21.1%	+75.0%	-10.5%	-19.1%	-17.1%	+50.0%	+15.3%	-29.8%	-8.5%	+55.7%	+10.1%	-31.3%	-4.8%	+52.9%	+18.3%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-7.7%	+25.0%	-10.5%	+0.0%	+5.0%	-10.0%	+16.0%	+0.7%	+11.1%	+15.3%	+10.1%	+7.8%	+12.1%	+10.1%	+18.3%

Range$1.20 – $2.84

CAGR+19.0%

Avg YoY Growth+6.9%

Median YoY Growth+10.1%

Current Streak2 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple's eps (diluted)?: Apple (AAPL) reported eps (diluted) of $2.84 in Q4 2025.
How has Apple's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?: Apple's eps (diluted) increased by 18.3% year-over-year, from $2.40 to $2.84.
What is the long-term trend for Apple's eps (diluted)?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Apple's eps (diluted) has grown at a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.48 to $8.46.
What does eps (diluted) mean?: The amount of profit per share if all possible stock options and convertible bonds were turned into actual shares.