FTHY (FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND) EPS (Basic): $1.03 (TTM As of Nov. 2025)


FTHY FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND FTHY
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What is FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND EPS (Basic)?

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND FTHY +0.37% 26 EPS (Basic) is $1.03 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates FTHY with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.68. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.03.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.68. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.03.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.68. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was 1.03.

During the past 12 months, FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -25.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 5 years, FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -12.60% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was -12.60% per year.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND  (NYSE:FTHY) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND EPS (Basic) Related Terms

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND EPS (Basic) Chart

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND Annual Data
Trend May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EPS (Basic)
2.20 -1.98 -0.54 1.47 1.24

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND Semi-Annual Data
Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 0.50 0.89 0.35 0.68
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FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: May. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(45.478-0)/36.676
=1.24

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Nov. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(24.681-0)/36.295
=0.68

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.03

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $1.03 mean?
FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.03 as of Nov. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND and its competitors.
Is FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's EPS (Basic) too high?
FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's current EPS (Basic) is $1.03. Overall, FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's EPS (Basic) compare to BGB and ETO?
FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's EPS (Basic) of $1.03 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND and its competitors. FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's current EPS (Basic) is $1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND stock overvalued right now?
FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY) has a current EPS (Basic) of $1.03. The current EPS (Basic) is $1.03. FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.03 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND Business Description

Address 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, IL, USA, 60187
FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the fund is to provide current income. The fund invests a majority of its managed assets in high-yield debt securities of any maturity that are rated below investment grade at the time of purchase or unrated securities. Its investment portfolio comprises corporate bonds and notes, senior floating-rate loan interests, foreign corporate bonds and notes, money market funds, and other instruments across various industries.
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