Ghost of Igloi wrote:
Howard Silverblatt wrote:Both Q2 and Q3 are incomplete.
Suit yourself, then use Q1 2017 LTM EPS of $100.29 as your benchmark, $5.67 below 9/30/2014 LTM EPS of $105.96.
It makes the most sense to use the latest estimates for earnings in both quarters. Given that both quarters are in the rear view mirror, those estimates are certain to be highly accurate predictions. Your own earlier use of the Q2 estimate supports this method.
Thus, the obvious conclusion is that EPS is in record territory.