Last Update: Apr. 29, 2022 To download the full This Week in Earnings report click here. Please note: if you use our earnings data, please source I/B/E/S data from Refinitiv Aggregate Estimates and Revisions 22Q1 Y/Y earnings are expected to be 10.1%. Excluding the energy sector, the Y/Y earnings estimate is 4.4%. Of the 275 companies in the S&P 500 that have reported earnings to date for 22Q1, 80.4% have reported earnings above analyst estimates. This compares to a long-term average of 66% and prior four quarter average of 83.1%. During the week of May 2, 160 S&P 500 companies are expected

The 17Q4 earnings season has arrived and the S&P 500 Earnings Scorecard by Refinitiv is where leading institutions and media outlets turn to follow S&P 500 earnings. The daily report is available for free on our Proprietary Research here. This article will demonstrate some advanced tips on how to fully utilize the data within the report and allow readers to adjust growth rates based on their outlook. The S&P 500 Earnings Scorecard is the most comprehensive and up to the minute compilation of aggregated earnings growth and market intelligence covering the companies included in the S&P 500 Index. This report

The StarMine team has selected five North American companies, using Eikon Screener, that we expect to beat 17Q4 earnings estimates, based on SmartEstimate®and Predicted Surprise data. Our North American selections for 2017 Q3 were 100% accurate, which can be seen here. Historically (since 2011 Q4), our picks have demonstrated an accuracy rate of about 80.8%, giving investors an edge ahead of earnings announcements. Our North American picks for positive Predicted Surprises in 2017 Q4 are — Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N), T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS.O), Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS.N), Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI.O), Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc (CRZO.O). SmartEstimates® aim to provide earnings forecasts that are more

The StarMine team has selected five North American companies, using Eikon Screener, that we expect to miss 17Q4 earnings estimates, based on SmartEstimate® and Predicted Surprise data. Our North American selections for 2017 Q3 misses were 41.2 percentage points above the S&P 500’s 17Q3 earnings miss rate, which can be seen here. Historically (since 2011 Q4), our negative Predicted Surprise picks have demonstrated an accuracy rate of about 64.4%, giving investors an edge ahead of earnings announcements. Our North American picks for negative Predicted Surprises in 2017 Q4 are — PG&E Corp (PCG.N), Expedia Inc (EXPE.O), Discovery Communications Inc (DISCK.O),  TransAlta Corp (TA.TO), GTT Communications Inc (GTT.N).

In October 2017 we published our top ten first quarter earnings surprise candidates based on StarMine predictive analytics models. These 17Q3 North American earnings surprise candidates outperformed the S&P 500’s earnings beat and miss rates by 68.4 percentage points (ppts). The StarMine SmartEstimate®  is a weighted average of analyst estimates, with more weight given to more recent estimates and more accurate analysts. Our studies have shown that when the SmartEstimate® differs significantly from the consensus (IBES Mean), the Predicted Surprise accurately predicts the direction of earnings surprises or further revisions 70% of the time. When significant Predicted Surprise for revenue is also present

Earnings could indicate that the Atlanta Falcons (NFC) are favored over the New England Patriots (AFC) in Super Bowl LI. Earnings season was hit by a rush of 109 16Q4 results from S&P 500 companies to cross the 50 yard line and end the week with 55% of the index reported. The Information Technology sector helped drive Y/Y 16Q4 earnings 1.2 percentage points (ppt) higher to 8.0%, which puts the quarter on target to be the largest gain since the 10.3% growth in 14Q3. While 16Q4 earnings are stronger than expected, the S&P 500’s 7.4% gain since the election has 2017 earnings in focus.

The StarMine team has selected five North American companies, using the Eikon Screener, that we expect to beat earnings estimates, based on SmartEstimate® and Predicted Surprise data. Our North American selections for 2016 Q3 were 90% correct, which can be seen here. Historically, our picks have demonstrated an accuracy rate of about 75% accurate, giving investors an edge ahead of earnings announcements. Our North American picks for positive Predicted Surprises in 2016 Q4 are — Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK.N), Apollo Global Management LLC (APO.N), Antero Resources Corp (AR.N), Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL.O), Teck Resources Ltd (TECKb.TO). SmartEstimates® aim to provide earnings forecasts

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