Jul 25, 03:28 PM

S&P 500 Posts 6.4%-7% Q2 Earnings Growth, 80% EPS Beat Rate Highest Since Mid-2021, 10th Consecutive Quarter

With approximately 80% of S&P 500 companies having reported their second-quarter earnings, the index is showing a year-over-year operating earnings growth of around 6.4% to 7%, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of positive growth. The earnings per share (EPS) beat rate for the quarter ranges between 80% and 87%, the highest since mid-2021 and above the five-year average of 78% and the ten-year average of 75%. Despite concerns over tariffs, US companies have largely exceeded profit expectations, contributing to easing market worries. The blended EPS growth rate for the S&P 500 stands at approximately 6.6%, reflecting better-than-expected earnings performance consistent with prior forecasts.

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FactSet@FactSet
1 year ago
80% of $SPX companies have beaten EPS estimates to date for Q2, which is above the 5-year average of 78% and above the 10-year average of 75%. #earnings, #earningsinsight, https://t.co/de88msHC4Q https://t.co/EgxYSe56fE
FactSet@FactSet
1 year ago
📢 New Earnings Article is live! 📈 80% of S&P 500 companies have reported a positive EPS surprise for Q2 - which is the highest % since Q3 2023 (81%). 📈 The S&P 500 is reporting earnings growth of 6.4% for Q2 - which is the lowest growth rate since Q1 2024 (5.8%). 📈 5 https://t.co/cWjEeiExs9
Charlie Bilello@charliebilello
1 year ago
With 32% of companies reported, S&P 500 2nd quarter operating earnings are up 7% over the prior year, the 10th consecutive quarter of positive YoY growth. $SPX https://t.co/1CAHqxN4On

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S&P 500 Posts 6.4%-7% Q2 Earnings Growth, 80% EPS Beat Rate Highest Since Mid-2021, 10th Consecutive Quarter

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