EstQEPSG
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Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth Filter (EstQEPSG)
Find stocks with high estimated quarterly EPS growth in real time with Trade Ideas Streaming Alerts (Scanner) and Top Lists (Screeners). Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth estimates a company's quarterly earnings-per-share growth, comparing the current quarter with the previous quarter.
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Seeing an earnings-growth stock start to move as it happens helps active traders. The Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth filter value changes once a day, so Streaming Alerts apply it the moment each alert fires: you see only the stocks that pass it, while they are moving.
How Trade Ideas finds it: set the minimum value to 15 to see only stocks where the estimated quarterly earnings are up at least 15% from last quarter. See Trade Ideas plans and pricing to run it live.
How the Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth filter works
Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth is a financial metric used to estimate the quarterly growth rate of a company's earnings per share (EPS). It compares the current quarterly data to the previous quarterly data. The ratio provides insight into the company's earnings growth trajectory on a quarterly basis, helping investors assess its performance and potential changes in earnings momentum.
Calculation: The formula for Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth is: (current EPS estimate - last quarter actual EPS) / current EPS estimate.
Key point
Interpretation: A positive Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth indicates that the current EPS estimate is higher than the EPS from the previous quarter. This suggests potential earnings growth compared to the previous period. A negative value indicates that the current EPS estimate is lower than the EPS from the previous quarter, suggesting a decline in earnings compared to the previous period. The magnitude of the ratio reflects the percentage change in EPS from the previous quarter relative to the current EPS estimate.
Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth filter settings
Configuring the "Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth" filter is simple and can be done within the Window Specific Filters Tab of the Configuration Window in your Alert or Top List (Screener) window.
Here's how to set up the filter in your configuration window:
- Set the minimum value to 15 to see only stocks where the estimated quarterly earnings are up at least 15% from last quarter.
Using the Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth Filter
The "Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth" filter can be used in various trading strategies, including:
- Momentum Trading: Identify stocks with high Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth rates, indicating strong earnings momentum. Take long positions in these stocks to capitalize on potential price appreciation resulting from positive earnings surprises.
- Contrarian Strategy: Identify stocks with low Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth rates relative to market expectations. Evaluate whether the market may be underestimating their growth potential, leading to potential buying opportunities. Take contrarian positions in stocks with favorable long-term prospects but temporarily depressed growth expectations.
- Long-term Investing: Consider Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth as part of a long-term investment strategy. Invest in stocks with consistent and sustainable growth rates, aiming to capitalize on their long-term earnings growth prospects. Focus on companies with strong fundamentals and competitive advantages that support sustainable growth.
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FAQ
Which stocks have the highest quarterly EPS growth?
Add the Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth filter (EstQEPSG) to a Trade Ideas Streaming Alerts or Top List (Screener) window. Set the minimum value to 15 to see only stocks where the estimated quarterly earnings are up at least 15% from last quarter.
What is the Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth filter?
Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth estimates a company's quarterly earnings-per-share growth, comparing the current quarter with the previous quarter.
How do I screen for quarterly earnings growth?
Use the Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth filter (EstQEPSG) in Trade Ideas Streaming Alerts and Top Lists to find stocks with high estimated quarterly EPS growth. Estimated Quarterly EPS Growth estimates a company's quarterly earnings-per-share growth, comparing the current quarter with the previous quarter.