One-Day Move in U.S. Stocks that Beat on 4Q EPS in Excess of S&P 500 The market’s positive response to earnings beats, despite uncertainties surrounding Trump’s policies and the Fed’s direction, suggests that strong corporate performance is outweighing other factors in driving investor sentiment. Image: Bloomberg
U.S. Equity EPS Growth Expectations U.S. equity EPS growth expectations are particularly strong, with analysts projecting double-digit growth in both 2025 and 2026, driven by economic expansion and technological advancements. Image: TS Lombard
Change in U.S. Dollar vs. Change in S&P 500 EPS While there are instances where the U.S. Dollar and S&P 500 EPS may move in tandem, the overall statistical relationship is weak. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
S&P 500 Performance vs. Forward EPS While long-term earnings are essential for driving stock prices over time, the influence of rising long-term yields cannot be overlooked. Image: Evercore ISI
MSCI World EPS The decline in MSCI AC World EPS consensus estimates for 2025 reflects a cautious stance among analysts as they navigate an uncertain economic landscape marked by slower growth and sector-specific challenges. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 EPS Annual % Change With the ISM Manufacturing Index still in contraction territory and strongly correlated with S&P 500 earnings growth, questions arise about the resilience of corporate earnings in 2025. Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 EPS and Long-Term Trend in Earnings The S&P 500’s earnings trend remains robust, with projections indicating continued growth near the upper limits of its long-term trend channel. Image: Deutsche Bank
EPS Revisions While consensus estimates for 2025 S&P 500 EPS have reverted to modest downward revisions, the overall market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, supported by improving economic indicators. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Level and EPS Driven by expectations of robust earnings per share growth, Goldman Sachs has set its 12-month S&P 500 price target at 6,300. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Difference Between Realized and Consensus Estimate of S&P 500 EPS While S&P 500 companies continue to beat EPS estimates, indicating underlying strength, recent data suggests this trend is moderating compared to previous quarters Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 EPS Estimates ex-Tech and Communications The S&P 500’s earnings growth is heavily dependent on the technology sector, highlighting the crucial role that tech companies play in driving overall corporate profits in the United States. Image: Bloomberg