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Key Performance Indicators and Analysts' Earnings Forecast Accuracy: An Application of Content Analysis

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  • Alireza Dorestani

    (College of Business and Management, Department of Accounting, Business Law and Finance, Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699 USA)

  • Zabihollah Rezaee

    (Fogelman College of Business and Economics, 300 Fogelman College Admin Bldg., The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152-3120, USA)

Abstract

We examine the association between the extent of change in key performance indicator (KPI) disclosures and the accuracy of forecasts made by analysts. KPIs are regarded as improving both the transparency and relevancy of public financial information. The results of using linear regression models show that contrary to our prediction and the hypothesis of this paper, there is no significant association between the change in non- financial KPI disclosures and the accuracy of analysts' forecasts. Nonetheless, when we employ a non-linear regression and deflate the absolute value of forecast errors (the dependent variable in this study) by the stock price, the results support the hypothesis of an association between a change in non-financial KPI reporting and the accuracy of analyst forecasts. These results have policy implications, as worldwide policymakers, regulators, corporations and analysts underscore the importance of KPI disclosures.

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  • Alireza Dorestani & Zabihollah Rezaee, 2011. "Key Performance Indicators and Analysts' Earnings Forecast Accuracy: An Application of Content Analysis," Asian Academy of Management Journal of Accounting and Finance (AAMJAF), Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, vol. 7(2), pages 79-102.
    • Handle: RePEc:usm:journl:aamjaf00702_79-102
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    1. Elzahar, Hany & Hussainey, Khaled & Mazzi, Francesco & Tsalavoutas, Ioannis, 2015. "Economic consequences of key performance indicators' disclosure quality," International Review of Financial Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 39(C), pages 96-112.

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