What trends in LHX's EPS suggest for long-term investors?

L3Harris Technologies (LHX) has demonstrated a general upward trend in EPS over the past five years, with some fluctuations. The EPS for 2020Q4 was $5.19, which increased to $6.44 by 2023Q4, and further to $7.87 by 2024Q4. The most recent data for 2021Q4 shows an EPS of $9.09. This suggests that the company's earnings are growing over the long term, which is a positive sign for investors looking for stable and increasing profits.

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Diluted EPS (FY) YoY|Diluted EPS (FY)|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|LHX|LHX.N|L3Harris|2020|-33.96946564885496|5.19|169|
|LHX|LHX.N|L3Harris|2021|75.14450867052021|9.09|169|
|LHX|LHX.N|L3Harris|2022|-39.603960396039604|5.49|169|
|LHX|LHX.N|L3Harris|2023|17.304189435336976|6.44|169|
|LHX|LHX.N|L3Harris|2024|22.204968944099374|7.87|169|

However, it's important to note that the EPS growth is not always linear. There are instances of fluctuation, such as the decrease from $7.87 to $6.44 between 2023Q4 and 2024Q4. Long-term investors should be prepared for such fluctuations and consider them in their investment strategy. The overall trend, though, indicates a strong and growing earnings base, which is a promising sign for the company's future performance.