As many are aware, Standard & Poor’s publishes earnings estimates for the S&P500.
For reference purposes, the most current estimates are reflected below, and are as of June 21, 2013:
Year 2013 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $109.55/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of $109.16/share
-From a “top down” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $102.80/share
Year 2014 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $123.34/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of $119.57/share
-From a “top down” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $116.90/share
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