2020 Forecasts for the S&P 500
2020 Forecasts for the S&P 500 Analysts are forecasting losses or moderate gains for the S&P 500 in 2020. Image: The Wall Street Journal
2020 Forecasts for the S&P 500 Analysts are forecasting losses or moderate gains for the S&P 500 in 2020. Image: The Wall Street Journal
S&P 500 EPS Forecast Despite the earnings squeeze, Goldman Sachs is still positive on the S&P 500 earnings outlook. In 2020, U.S. and global growth should rebound modestly. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 EPS While Q2 2025 is expected to see a marked deceleration in S&P 500 EPS growth to 4% year-over-year, consensus forecasts call for a rebound and robust earnings expansion in the second half of 2025. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Distribution of Strategist Forecats for S&P 500 Year-End 2025 Index Level Goldman Sachs’ 6600 year-end target for the S&P 500 reflects a confident view on the market’s trajectory, driven by expected Fed easing and strong large-cap fundamentals, positioning it near the top of Wall Street forecasts for 2025. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Earnings Growth – Mag 7 and S&P 500 ex-Mag 7 While the pace of earnings growth for the Magnificent Seven is expected to moderate from the explosive gains of recent years, they are still forecast to outperform the rest of the S&P 500 throughout 2025 and 2026. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
S&P 500 Quarterly Net Profit Margin (Ex. Financials & Energy) Consensus forecasts indicate that S&P 500 profit margins will remain near record highs in 2025, supported by steady earnings growth and strong economic expansion. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 Index The U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index in June stands at 49.0%, above the consensus forecast of 48.8%, which is indicative of a contraction in the manufacturing sector. This chart shows the correlation between the U.S. ISM manufacturing index and the S&P 500 index year-over-year percent change, since 2011. Click…
Implied Probability of the S&P 500 Rising over the Next Six Months with a Cutoff Set at 75% JPMorgan’s AI-enhanced forecasting model indicates a 96% probability that U.S. stocks will rise over the next six months, giving investors a data-driven reason for optimism about the market outlook. Image: J.P. Morgan Flows and Liquidity
S&P 500 Annual Buybacks Goldman Sachs forecasts that S&P 500 share buybacks will surpass $1 trillion in 2025 for the first time, a milestone expected to provide a significant tailwind for U.S. equities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Price Target for 2025 Citing diminished tariff effects and a resilient U.S. economy, Deutsche Bank has increased its year-end S&P 500 forecast to 6,550, up from 6,150. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
S&P 500 Year-End Target Wall Street strategists surveyed by Bloomberg predict a median S&P 500 year-end target of 5,900 for 2025, but their forecasts range widely from 5,200 to 7,007, reflecting significant divergent market views. Image: Bloomberg