Employee stock purchase plans A type of stock plan that allows employees to purchase shares of company stock via accumulated payroll deductions, sometimes at a discount. (fidelity.com)
Stock appreciation rights An award that allows the holder to profit from the appreciation in value of a set number of shares of company stock over a set period of time. (fidelity.com)
Earnings can also be expressed as the profits per share of company stock. (fiscaltiger.com)