Analyze and compare BB&T and Regions Financial BB&T Corporation (BBT) and Regions Financial Corporation (RF) are large regional banking companies. The net income and average common shares outstanding for both companies were reported in recent financial reports as follows (in millions): Obj. 7 Net income Preferred dividends Average number of common shares outstanding Regions BB&T Financial $1,158 $64 1,255 $2,458 $167 815 a. Determine the earnings per share for each company. Round to the nearest cent
b. Which company appears more profitable from a total net income perspective?
c. Which company appears more profitable from an earnings-pershare perspective From a stockholder's perspective, is net income or earnings per share the better
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