7. Earnings per share (EPS)
EPS calculations are based on profit after tax attributable to equity shareholders of the parent company which excludes non-controlling interests. (a)Basic EPS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earnings | EPS | Earnings | EPS | | Six months ended 30 September | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | | £m | pence | £m | pence | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total profit after tax attributable to the parent | 1,343 | | 26.9 | | 617 | | 12.6 | | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | | | millions | | millions | | Weighted average number of shares – basic | | 4,995 | | | 4,926 | |
(b)Diluted EPS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earnings | EPS | Earnings | EPS | | Six months ended 30 September | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | | £m | pence | £m | pence | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total profit after tax attributable to the parent | 1,343 | | 26.8 | | 617 | | 12.5 | | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | | | millions | | millions | | Weighted average number of shares – diluted | | 5,020 | | | 4,950 | |
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