S&P 500 Firms Post 82% 1Q Beat Rate as EPS Growth Reaches 29%
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Updated · fundstratdirect.com · Jun 5
S&P 500 Firms Post 82% 1Q Beat Rate as EPS Growth Reaches 29%
2 articles · Updated · fundstratdirect.com · Jun 5
Summary
82% of S&P 500 companies beat first-quarter 2026 estimates, with results topping forecasts by 16% overall in one of the strongest earnings seasons in several years.
29% earnings-per-share growth across the index helped underpin the rally since late March, which Fundstrat said has been driven by stronger profits and improving fundamental visibility.
The S&P 500 was roughly flat for the week as of early June but remained up 11% year to date, suggesting the market has held recent gains after earnings season ended.
June attention is now shifting from completed first-quarter results to upcoming market catalysts, including a possible SpaceX IPO and the first meeting involving Fed Chair Warsh.