Answer:
$4.33 per share
Explanation:
Given that,
Net income = $1,171,600
Preferred stock dividends paid = $265,400
weighted average of common shares outstanding = 209,100
Therefore,
Earnings per share:
= (Net income - Preferred stock dividends paid) ÷ weighted average of common shares o/s
= ($1,171,600 - $265,400) ÷ 209,100
= $906,200 ÷ 209,100
= $4.33 per share
Hence, the Kingbird 2020 earnings per share is $4.33.