2020 Consensus Earnings Expectations over the Past 12 Months

2020 Consensus Earnings Expectations over the Past 12 Months While earnings expectations across the world have been revised downward, the S&P 500 is rising as nations ease lockdowns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Forecast in Corporate Earnings

Forecast in Corporate Earnings Fiscal support will largely, but not entirely, offset the decline in coporate earnings. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Earnings and Dividend Growth (S&P 500 EPS and DPS)

S&P 500 Earnings and Dividend Growth (S&P 500 EPS and DPS) This chart suggests estimates for earnings and dividend growth this year, highlighting the financial crisis and the Great Depression. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Buybacks vs. Earnings

U.S. Buybacks vs. Earnings Buybacks tend to move alongside earnings and are likely to be reduced in 2020. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Earnings Sentiment

Earnings Sentiment Chart showing unusually low levels of earnings sentiment. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Global PMIs

Global PMIs Global PMIs and earnings growth across regions could suggest a strong risk-on year. Image: Fidelity Investments