S&P500 EPS Forecasts From Standard & Poor’s Dated August 13, 2015

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

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