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Earnings Per Share (EPS): 7.93

Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

The earnings per share (EPS) of 7.93 is 81% above its 5-year average of 4.37, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.07–7.93).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 11.93% above its 12-month average of 7.08.

EPS

STE Earnings Per Share (EPS)

2.24

Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation.

+1033.33% 5Y

STE Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)

EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

STE Earnings Per Share (EPS)

STE Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

STE Earnings Per Share (EPS)

STE Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

STE Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

7.93

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

7.08

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

4.77

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

4.37

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

3.72

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

2.89

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

2.55

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.93%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+66.33%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+81.40%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+113.22%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+174.20%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+211.29%

STE Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
STERIS plc (STE)$20.52B7.937.084.774.37
Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs ›$21.48B7.083.382.742.31
Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs ›$21.83B11.299.719.5713.14
Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs ›$18.71B-0.26-1.77-0.44-0.66
BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs ›$22.76B-5.94-4.089.2114.48
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs ›$22.83B9.058.338.099.83
United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)vs ›$23.07B27.0528.2923.4019.31
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH)vs ›$17.60B3.854.003.512.55
Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs ›$23.71B-8.15-8.27-1.903.46
Hologic, Inc. (HOLX)vs ›$16.97B2.402.923.224.07

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$7.93

Forward EPS (Est.)

$10.20

P/E Ratio

26.6

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for STERIS plc (STE)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for STE stock is 7.93.
Is STERIS plc's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The earnings per share (EPS) of 7.93 is 81% above its 5-year average of 4.37, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.07–7.93).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for STERIS plc (STE)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for STE stock is 7.08.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STE stock is 4.77.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STE stock is 4.37.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STE stock is 3.72.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STE stock is 2.89.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for STE stock is 2.55.

STE Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2026-03-317.93
2025-03-316.24
2024-03-313.83
2023-03-311.07
2022-03-312.50
2021-03-314.66
2020-03-314.81
2019-03-313.59
2018-03-313.42
2017-03-311.29
2016-03-311.57
2015-03-312.27
2014-03-312.20
2013-03-312.74
2012-03-312.33
2011-03-310.86
2010-03-312.18
2009-03-311.88
2008-03-311.22
2007-03-311.26
2006-03-311.03
2005-03-311.24
2004-03-311.36
2003-03-311.14
2002-03-310.67
2001-03-310.02
2000-03-310.16
1999-03-311.24
1998-03-310.95
1997-03-31-0.45

About STERIS plc

STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide. It operates in three segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), and Life Sciences. The Healthcare segment offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products; automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products; endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other pieces of capital equipment for the operation of a sterile processing department; and equipment used directly in procedure rooms, including surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions, as well as equipment management services. It also provides capital equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; preventive maintenance programs and repair services; instrument, devices, and endoscope repair and maintenance services; and custom process improvement consulting and outsourced instrument sterile processing services. The AST segment provides contract sterilization and testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a network of contract sterilization and laboratory facilities, as well as integrated sterilization equipment and control systems to medical device manufacturers and research institutions. The Life Sciences segment designs, manufactures, and sells consumable products, such as pharmaceutical detergents, cleanroom disinfectants and sterilants, pharmaceutical grade and research sterilizers and washers, sterility assurance and maintenance products, vaporized hydrogen peroxide room decontamination systems and sterilizers, and high purity water and pure steam generators. This segment also offers equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; and preventive maintenance programs and repair services. It serves its products and services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio.

Mentor, OH
17,840 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Equipment & Services
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Equipment & Services
CEO
Daniel A. Carestio