Tariffs and U.S. Government Revenues Tariffs played a crucial role in the early industrialization of the United States, but their effectiveness in today’s global economy are potentially detrimental as they act as an economic drag, hurting more industries than they help. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 Revenues The growth in S&P 500 corporate revenues is aligning with historical averages, demonstrating resilience and stability in the current economic climate. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Luxury Goods Coverage Constant Currency Revenue Growth The luxury goods sector is expected to grow by 4% in 2024, suggesting a slight decline in the luxury goods market compared to the previous year. Image: BofA Global Research
U.S. Dollar Strength vs. Frequency of Reported Revenue Beats A weaker U.S. dollar is correlated with more revenue beats, reflecting the potential benefits of currency depreciation on corporate financial outcomes. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Revenues Minus S&P 500 Costs Increased costs have outpaced S&P 500 revenue growth, which is not good news. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
S&P 500 Total Number of Employees to Total Revenues Ratio In 1986, it took 8 employees to generate US$1 million in revenue. Today, the S&P 500 is 70% less labor intensive than it was in the 80s. Image: BofA Global Research
Valuation – Margin-Adjusted Price/Earnings Ratio on U.S. Stocks and U.S. Stocks Price/Revenue Ratio Will central bank liquidity continue to push valuations higher indefinitely? Image: Financial Times
Valuation – Ratio of Market Value to Total Revenues for Nasdaq 100 Index How high can the Nasdaq 100 go? Image: Financial Times
ISM PMI and S&P 500 Revenues per Share (Leading Indicator) The ISM PMI tends to lead S&P 500 revenues. Image: Yardeni Research
Percent of S&P 500 Companies Beating Revenue and EPS Estimates To date, 86% of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported actual EPS above estimates. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Impact on U.S. Small Business Revenue Since Coronavirus Became a Widespread Concern in Early March Around 59% of U.S. small businesses saw revenue drop by 75% or more due to the coronavirus pandemic. Image: CNBC