Few S&P 500 Companies Are Commenting on the Crisis in Ukraine
Eighteen S&P 500 companies have cited the term Ukraine on their Q4 earnings calls, well above the five-year average of four.
Market Rewarding Positive EPS Surprises Less Than Average for S&P 500 Companies for Q4
As Q4 earnings are reported, the market is rewarding positive earnings surprises less than average and punishing negative...
Nearly 75% of S&P 500 Companies Are Citing “Inflation” on Q4 Earnings Calls
Of the 337 companies that conducted earnings conference calls from December 15 through February 10, 246 cited the term inflation...
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: February 11, 2022
The S&P 500 is reporting earnings growth of more than 30% for the fourth straight quarter and earnings growth of more than 45%...
First Decrease in EPS Estimates for S&P 500 Companies for Q1 2022 Since Q2 2020
During the month of January, analysts decreased earnings estimates for companies in the S&P 500 for the first quarter.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: February 4, 2022
The S&P 500 is currently reporting earnings growth of more than 25% for the fourth straight quarter and earnings growth of more...
Is Q4 the Bottom for S&P 500 Net Profit Margins?
The net profit margin for the S&P 500 for Q4 2021 is expected to fall for a second straight quarter.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 28, 2022
More companies are beating EPS estimates than average for the fourth quarter of 2021, but they are beating estimates by a smaller...
S&P 500 Likely to Report Earnings Growth of More Than 25% for the Fourth Straight Quarter
Based on the five-year average improvement in earnings growth during earnings season, it is likely the S&P 500 will report...
60% of S&P 500 Companies Cite Negative Impact of Labor Costs on Q4 Earnings Calls
Labor costs and shortages have been cited by the highest number of S&P 500 companies as a factor that had or will have a negative...
More S&P 500 Companies Issuing Negative EPS Guidance for First Time Since Q2 2020
Ninety-three S&P 500 companies have issued EPS guidance for the fourth quarter; 56 have issued negative guidance while 37 have...
Where Are Analysts Most Optimistic on Ratings for S&P 500 Companies for 2022?
Based on the percentage of buy ratings, analysts are most optimistic on the Energy, Communication Services, Information...
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