earnings estimate
Definition
The expected quarterly or annual earnings of a given company, as estimated by an analyst or other market individual or company. Earnings estimates are watched closely by investors because they are an important indication of the company's outlook, but even the professionals have difficulty predicting earnings accurately.
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guidance, forward P/E
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