Standard & Poor’s S&P500 Earnings Estimates For 2012 & 2013 – As Of December 13, 2012

As many are aware, Standard & Poor’s publishes earnings estimates for the S&P500.  (My posts concerning their estimates can be found under the S&P500 Earnings tag)

For reference purposes, the most current estimates are reflected below, and are as of December 13, 2012:

Year 2012 estimates add to the following:

-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $99.46/share

-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of N/A

-From a “top down” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $87.78/share

Year 2013 estimates add to the following:

-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $113.00/share

-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of $107.73/share

-From a “top down” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $101.65/share

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I post various economic forecasts because I believe they should be carefully monitored.  However, as those familiar with this blog are aware, I do not agree with many of the consensus estimates and much of the commentary in these forecast surveys.

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The Special Note summarizes my overall thoughts about our economic situation

SPX at 1446.79 as this post is written