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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

A Comparison of the Accuracy of Corporate and Security Analysts' Forecasts of Earnings: A Reply.

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BBBart A. BasiPennsylvania State UniversityKCKenneth J. CareyUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignRTRichard D. TwarkPennsylvania State University

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Overview

This reply clarifies the accuracy of earnings forecasts by analysts, addressing previous criticisms.

Key Points

  • The central aim is to clarify comments made about the accuracy of earnings forecasts by analysts.
  • Presented a reply to critiques regarding the accuracy of earnings forecasts.
  • Clarified the objectives of the original study on analyst forecasts.
  • Responded to specific criticisms of the forecasting model used.
  • Reiterated the key findings on analysts' forecast accuracy.
  • Addressed misunderstandings related to the forecasting model.
  • Provided detailed responses to criticisms raised in commentaries.

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Basi et al. (1977) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43cb4e9516ffd37a5536https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4499298
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