Univ. of Mich. Consumer Sentiment Index and Russell 1000 Index, Trailing 12-Month Gross Profit Margin Should investors expect gross profit margins to disappoint in the coming months? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Median S&P 500 Company Year/Year EBIT Margin Growth (Excluding Financials and Energy) Profit margins for the median S&P 500 firm are expected to decline significantly. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Equities – Margin Debt and S&P 500 Is the sharp decline of margin debt a contrarian bullish signal for U.S. stocks? Image: Morgan Stanley
S&P 500 YoY Percent Change vs. Debit Balances in Margin Accounts YoY Net Change Investor margin accounts tend to be closely correlated with the S&P 500. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
S&P 500 Quarterly Operating Margin Will S&P 500 corporate profits keep growing? Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
S&P 500 Adjusted Net Profit Margin and Info Tech Margins Information Technology margins remain among the highest of all industry sectors. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
ISM Manufacturing PMI and S&P 500 Operating Margin The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index has peaked. Will S&P 500 operating profit margins roll over? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
S&P 500 Index Operating Margin and U.S. Corporate High Yield Index High yield bonds may suggest a decline in corporate operating margins. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
S&P 500 Profit Margin – Operating Earnings/Sales S&P 500 profit margins remain strong at 11.2%, despite many headwinds and higher labor costs. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
U.S. Stock Market – Margin Debt Balances Could the level of margin debt in U.S. equities pose a risk to the bull market? Image: Real Investment Advice