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 August 13, 2015:
Year 2015 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $111.88/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of N/A
-From a “bottom up” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $100.52
Year 2016 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $131.34/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of N/A
-From a “bottom up” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $122.60/share
_____
StratX, LLC offers the above commentary for informational purposes only, and does not necessarily agree with all (or any) of the views expressed by these outside parties.