Qualls SE reported 2018 earnings per share of 7.21. In 2019, Qualls reported earnings per share as

Question:

Qualls SE reported 2018 earnings per share of €7.21. In 2019, Qualls reported earnings per share as follows.
On income from continuing operations.....................€8.00
On loss on discontinued operations............................0.88
On net income...................................................€7.12
Is the decrease in earnings per share from €7.21 to €7.12 a negative trend? Explain.