Looking for fiscal Q2 2011 earnings between $5.89 and $6.32 a share
Dediu, who likes to make his predictions early, announced on Jan. 22 that he’s looking for fiscal Q2 earnings of $5.89 a share on revenue of $24.5 billion.
Tello, who prefers to wait until the end of the quarter, posted his numbers Monday morning. He’s calling for earnings $6.32 on sales of $25.27 billion.
Both are offering estimates considerably higher than The Street’s consensus ($5.29 on $23.04 billion) and, if history is any guide, considerably more dependable.
Below: Their numbers.

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