Essays about: "analysts forecast"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 essays containing the words analysts forecast.

1. 21. Complex Parsimony in Equity Valuation - An Empirical Assessment of Model Design and the Incremental Effects of Complexity

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Sebastian Anesten; Niclas Möller; [2014]
   Keywords : Equity valuation; Valuation complexity; Dividend discount model; Residual income valuation model; Abnormal earnings growth model;

   Abstract : When deciding on a valuation model, an investor must be attentive to the juxtaposition between the usefulness, driven by complexity, and the simplicity of that particular model. This thesis employs an examination of four parsimonious equity valuation models (dividend discount model [DDM], residual income valuation model [RIV], abnormal earnings growth model [AEG], and the Ohlson-Juettner-Nauroth model [OJ]) and their usefulness in relation to the Nordic stock exchanges. READ MORE

3. 22. Equity Analysts' Role Following the Credit Crisis: Exploring the Incremental Value of Earnings Forecast Revisions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Peder Folke; Louise Kores; [2014]
   Keywords : Information discovery; Information interpretation; Relative forecast error; Analyst workload; Earnings forecast revisions;

   Abstract : In this paper, we provide an updated view on the incremental value conveyed in equity analysts' one-quarter-ahead earnings forecast revisions, following the financial crisis of 2008. We present statistical evidence of a greater analyst workload, stemming from an increased number of covered stocks and issued reports per analyst. READ MORE

4. 23. Earnings Forecast Accuracy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Gustaf Bertland; Jens Skönnå; [2013]
   Keywords : accuracy; forecasts; earnings; IFRS; analysts; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: Earnings Forecast accuracy; - Are earnings forecasts more accurate in the post IFRS adoption period Seminar date: 2013-05-30 Course: BUSN69 Degree Project - Accounting and Auditing, 15 ECTS credits Authors: Gustaf Bertland and Jens Skönnå Advisor: Kristina Artsberg Key words: earnings, forecasts, accuracy, analysts, IFRS Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to examine the accuracy of earnings forecasts. Methodology: Qualitative & Quantitative study, Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test Theoretical perspectives: The theoretical perspective reflects previous researches that consider behavioral, information symmetry, psychological aspects and rational theories, examines the influence of accounting standards Empirical foundation: The study includes 6 interviews with analysts and statistical tests of earnings forecasts compared to actual earnings. READ MORE

5. 24. Financial Analysts' Forecast Precision : Swedish Evidence

   University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Karl Personne; Sandra Pääjärvi; [2013]
   Keywords : Financial analysts; forecast precision; forecast accuracy; rationality; analysts superiority; information availability; competitiveness; random walk model;

   Abstract : The future is uncertain. We therefore make predictions and forecasts of the future in order to be able to plan and react to future events. For this purpose, financial analysts are argued to have a responsibility towards investors and the market, in helping to keep the market efficient. READ MORE

6. 25. Stock Return Performance around Earnings Announcements : Empirical Evidence from Nordic Stock Market

   University essay from Företagsekonomi

   Author : Chenxi Wang; Gerky King Phet; [2012]
   Keywords : earnings announcements; abnormal returns; forecast dispersion; forecast error; earnings performance; earnings surprises;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the impact of earnings announcements on the stock return performance. Most literature regarding this topic is related to the US market. We follow 40 of the largest and most liquid stocks on the virtual OMX Nordic Exchange from 2010 to 2012. READ MORE