Four-Quarter Annualized Earnings Estimate

Four-quarter annualized earnings estimate is the sum of the two most recently reported quarters of actual company-specific earnings and the following two quarters of independent analyst consensus estimates.

Why this matters to income investors

The estimate combines recent results with near-term expectations, so it can signal a change in earning power before the dividend changes. Forecasts remain uncertain.

How to use four-quarter annualized earnings estimate in your research

Add the two most recently reported quarters of actual company-specific earnings to independent analyst consensus estimates for the next two quarters. Refresh the four-quarter window after each earnings release and keep the earnings basis consistent.

This material is general education and information, not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice.