Factoid - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
FactSet reported that 90% of companies that comprise the S&P 500 Index ("Index") had reported earnings results for Q2'25 as of 8/8/25. Of that total, actual earnings per share exceeded estimates for 81% of companies, above both the 5-year average of 78% and the 10-year average of 75%. Revenues are also exceeding estimates. In total, 81% of reporting companies announced revenues in excess of analyst expectations, above the 5-year and 10-year averages of 70% and 64%, respectively.
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:43 AM

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