Standard & Poor’s S&P500 EPS Estimates 2021 & 2022 – August 12, 2021

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 August 12, 2021:

Year 2021 estimates add to the following:

-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $198.43/share

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

-From a “bottom up” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $186.09/share

Year 2022 estimates add to the following:

-From a “bottom up” perspective, operating earnings of $216.88/share

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

-From a “bottom up” perspective, “as reported” earnings of $200.89/share

_____

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

_____

The Special Note summarizes my overall thoughts about our economic situation

SPX at 4441.20 as this post is written