EARNINGS ESTIMATES
Term
Earnings
Definition
The net income or profit for a company. This amount consists of revenues minus all costs (including taxes).
Term
Earnings Estimate Date
Definition
The date on which an analyst makes an annual or quarterly earnings estimate for a stock.
Term
Earnings Estimates (Forecasts)
Definition
An analyst's prediction about a particular company's earnings for a future quarter or year. It is an estimate whether a company will increase, decrease, or remain flat in its operating income and overall profitability.
Term
Earnings per Share (EPS)
Definition
The profit per share for a company. This amount is equal to earnings (net income) divided by the number of shares outstanding for that company.
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EBIT (Mil) (FY)
Definition
EBIT is computed as Total Revenues for the most recent fiscal year minus Total Operating Expenses plus Operating Interest Expense for the same period. This definition excludes non-operating income and expenses.
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EBIT (Mil) (MRQ)
Definition
EBIT is computed as Total Revenues for the most recent interim period minus Total Operating Expenses plus Operating Interest Expense for the same period. This definition excludes non-operating income and expenses.
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EBIT (Mil) (TTM)
Definition
EBIT is computed as Total Revenues for the trailing twelve months minus Total Operating Expenses plus Operating Interest Expense for the same period. This definition excludes non-operating income and expenses.
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EBITDA
Definition
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.
Term
EBITDA (Mil) (FY)
Definition
EBITDA is EBIT for the most recent fiscal year plus the same period's Depreciation and Amortization expenses (from the Statement of Cash Flows).
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EBITDA (Mil) (MRQ)
Definition
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) is EBIT for the most recent interim period plus the same period's Depreciation and Amortization expenses (from the Statement of Cash Flows).