divided

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A stock’s forward price/earnings ratio is its price divided by the consensus 12-month earnings-per-share estimate among analysts working for brokerage and research firms.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The seemingly intractable issue over Hezbollah's weapons has long divided Lebanon, but Aoun appeared to believe he could solve it.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Morgan Stanley has divided the companies into seven categories: raw materials, alloys, propulsion, electronics, parts, launch systems, and satellite operators.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“We’re in a divided era right now,” Strickland said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In the driveway, Macon divided the gear between their bikes and together they rode to the bait shop.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn