Rolling EPS

Definition of 'Rolling EPS'

A measure of a company's earnings per share based on the previous two quarters added to the upcoming two quarters' estimated EPS.

This ratio gives investors a different look at the profitability of a company, as it takes into account historical and estimated earnings.

Earnings Per Share - EPS

The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. Earnings per share serves as an indicator of a company's profitability.Calculated as:When ...
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Trailing EPS

The sum of a company's earnings per share for the previous four quarters.
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Earnings Estimate

An analyst's estimate for a company's future quarterly or annual earnings. Future earnings estimates are arguably the most important input when attempting to value a firm. By placing ...
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- Primary Earnings Per Share (EPS)
  
  One of two methods for categorizing shares outstanding. The other method is fully diluted earnings per share (EPS). The term "basic EPS" is more commonly used instead of "primary EPS." ...
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The 5 Types Of Earnings Per Share

A look at the five varieties of EPS and what each represents can help an investor determine whether a company is a good value, or not.
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PEG Ratio Nails Down Value Stocks

Learn how this simple calculation can help you determine a stock's earnings potential.
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Accounting Rules Could Roil The Markets

FAS 142 is an accounting rule that changes the way companies treat goodwill. Be aware of the impact it has on reported earnings to avoid making bad investment decisions.
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- Target Prices: The Key To Sound Investing
  
  Learn how to evaluate the legitimacy of target prices and why investors should trust these over ratings.
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- How To Evaluate The Quality Of EPS
  
  Companies can manipulate their numbers, so you need to learn how to determine the accuracy of EPS.
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- How To Use The P/E Ratio And PEG To Tell A Stock's Future
  
  While the price-to-earnings ratio is commonly used for assessing stock prices, the price/earnings-to-growth ratio offers forecasting advantages that investors need to know.
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