S&P500 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 EPS Estimates

As many are aware, Thomson Reuters publishes earnings estimates for the S&P500.  (My other posts concerning S&P earnings estimates can be found under the S&P500 Earnings tag)

The following estimates are from Exhibit 9c of “This Week In Earnings” (pdf) of April 15, 2016, and represent an aggregation of individual S&P500 component “bottom up” analyst forecasts.  For reference, the Year 2014 value is $118.78/share:

Year 2015 estimate:

$117.46/share

Year 2016 estimate:

$120.77/share

Year 2017 estimate:

$137.55/share

Year 2018 estimate:

$151.63/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 2094.34 as this post is written