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 May 12, 2015:
Year 2015 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $116.16/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of N/A
-From a “bottom up” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $106.54
Year 2016 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $133.28/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of N/A
-From a “bottom up” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $124.77/share
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