equities Secondary Markets. S&P 500 Earnings Grow 12. 6% in Q1 2026.

14 Apr 2026, 16:50
U.S. equities Secondary Markets; S&P 500 Earnings Grow 12.6% in Q1 2026 The S&P 500's earnings growth rate for the first quarter of 2026 currently stands at 12.6%, representing the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year increases. Most companies within the index have reported actual earnings surpassing analyst forecasts, with aggregate earnings growth potentially reaching 19% by the end of Q1 2026, the strongest since Q4 2021, according to FactSet. The upcoming "earnings season" in the U.S. is set to begin next week.