S&P 500 Quarterly Earnings Growth Deutsche Bank sees S&P 500 earnings gaining momentum, with Q4 profits projected to jump 15% yoy, driven by supportive macro conditions and stronger corporate results, outpacing consensus estimates. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Earnings Growth – Mag 7 and S&P 500 ex-Mag 7 This year, the Magnificent Seven are poised to post earnings growth of about 24%, twice the 12% projected for the rest of the S&P 500. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Earnings Growth The gap between the Magnificent Seven and the rest of the S&P 500 is expected to narrow, paving the way for a broader, more balanced earnings landscape across the index in 2026 and 2027. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Aggregate vs Median Earnings Growth Deutsche Bank is getting more bullish on corporate America. After a strong third quarter, the bank has lifted its S&P 500 earnings forecast to $280 in 2025 and $320 in 2026, betting that profit growth is widening and gaining speed. Image: Deutsche Bank
Contribution of Sector Groups to S&P 500 Earnings Growth MCG and Tech have all but carried the market lately, fueling nearly 90% of the S&P 500’s earnings growth. Wall Street’s climb is still a tech‑powered story, with breadth across other sectors stubbornly missing. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Equity Positioning and Earnings Growth Equity positioning aligns with S&P 500 Q2 2025 earnings growth and suggests further upside—if robust and resilient earnings continue and broaden across sectors. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Magnificent Seven Earnings Growth Expectations and Delivered The Mag 7 companies are currently the dominant force behind S&P 500 earnings growth, with an expected 14% year-over-year growth in Q2 2025, far exceeding the remainder of the S&P 500 index. Image: J.P. Morgan
Nominal S&P 500 Earnings Growth – Nominal GDP Growth The rapid acceleration of U.S. corporate earnings growth over the past three decades, which has outpaced the broader U.S. economy, is a key factor behind today’s high market valuations—a trend that may persist. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 Fwd. Earnings Growth and Russell 2000 Fwd. Earnings Growth The recovery in EPS growth has been driven by a small number of large-cap companies, which may indicate a late-cycle extension in the economic cycle. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
U.S. Job Openings vs. U.S. Implied Earnings Growth The decline in U.S. job openings may not bode well for earnings growth. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Philadelphia Fed Survey vs. S&P 500 Earnings Growth Rate The bear market bottom is probably not yet in as the Philly Fed survey suggests an earnings recession is highly likely. Image: Real Investment Advice