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Earnings Season: 78% of S&P 500 Companies Beat EPS Estimates This Quarter

With 60% of S&P 500 companies reported, 78% are beating EPS estimates, above the historical 74% average. Blended earnings growth is tracking at 8.4% year-over-year versus the 5.1% forecast. Revenue gr

Sarah Williams
Banking & Finance Desk
ยทPublished Apr 22, 2026, 1:57 PM UTCยท Updated Apr 25, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC0
Earnings Season: 78% of S&P 500 Companies Beat EPS Estimates This Quarter

TLDR

  • โ—78% of S&P 500 firms beat EPS estimates, exceeding 74% historical average with 60% reported
  • โ—Blended earnings growth hits 8.4% YoY, significantly surpassing 5.1% forecast entering quarter
  • โ—Revenue growth tracking 4.7% versus 3.9% estimate, outperforming expectations across the board

With 60% of S&P 500 companies reported, 78% are beating EPS estimates, above the historical 74% average. Blended earnings growth is tracking at 8.4% year-over-year versus the 5.1% forecast. Revenue growth tracking at 4.7% versus the 3.9% estimate entering the quarter.

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