EARNINGS FIVE-YEAR GROWTH RATE:
This item is calculated by using a least squares regression fit over a 3-to-5 year period of earnings per share based on a trailing four-quarter count. For example, if a stock is currently in its second quarter, the first period used in this calculation will consist of the sum of Q2 + Q1 (of the current fiscal year) plus Q4 +Q3 (of the prior fiscal year).  Each successive period will be based on the next trailing four quarters of earnings per share.

The amount of time used to calculate the Growth Rate is based on two factors; 

• Availability of data
• Positive earnings

If a stock does not have at least three years of positive earnings (based on the trailing four-quarter method noted above), an "N/A" will appear. 

The amount of time used for this calculation will consist of at least three years but no more than five years of positive earnings per share. If a four-quarter period sum is negative, that period and additional earnings further back in time, will not be used in the calculation of this data item. 

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