NFJ (Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund) EPS (Basic): $1.59 (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

What is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund EPS (Basic)?

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund NFJ -0.20% 52 EPS (Basic) is $1.59 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NFJ with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.40. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.59.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.40. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.59.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.40. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.59.

During the past 12 months, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.10% 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 9 years, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 0.80% per year. The lowest was -17.10% per year. And the median was -12.10% per year.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE:NFJ) 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.

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Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund EPS (Basic) Chart

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Annual Data

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Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Semi-Annual Data
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EPS (Basic)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial													-0.19	0.87	0.50	0.19	1.40

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Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy 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.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jan. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(148.93	-	0)	/	93.667
	=	1.59

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jan. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(131.057	-	0)	/	93.265
	=	1.41

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.59

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $1.59 mean?

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.59 as of Jan. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors.

Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $1.59. Overall, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to HYT and ASST?

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's EPS (Basic) of $1.59 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $14.97 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $1.59. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.59 as of Jan. 2026. 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.

Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.97 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40. GuruFocus considers Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NFJ:

EPS (Basic): $1.59
GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $14.97 (22.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NFJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies HYT ASST CSWC BTT MSDL DSL TRIN GAM JFR EOS BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Address 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA, USA, 01301-9683

Website https://corporate.virtus.com

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund is a Massachusetts-based business trust. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek current income and gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. It pursues its investment objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying common stocks and income-producing convertible securities.

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