Monday, September 23, 2013

Standard & Poor’s S&P500 Earnings Estimates For 2013 & 2014 – As Of September 19, 2013

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 September 19, 2013:

Year 2013 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $108.08/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of N/A
-From a “top down” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $98.28/share

Year 2014 estimates add to the following:
-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $122.32/share
-From a “top down” perspective, operating earnings of $113.75/share
-From a “top down” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $108.29/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 1702.47 as this post is written

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