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Strong Earnings Season Supports Markets
Earnings have taken center stage as Q4 reporting nears completion. S&P 500 earnings growth is tracking in the mid-teens year over year, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit gains, with strength led by AI-driven Technology and Industrials and supported by broad-based revenue growth across most major sectors. While the pace of positive surprises is slightly below recent highs, the overall earnings and revenue picture remains solid, and profit margins are holding near record levels. Analysts have modestly trimmed Q1 estimates but continue to look for double-digit earnings growth in 2026, and while valuations remain above long-term averages, current pricing suggests markets are rewarding solid fundamentals rather than baking in an aggressive path to lower rates.
Source: FactSet; As of 3/2/26
