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May 20, 2026

Global Earnings Revision Ratio: US-Led Rebound

Monthly UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsEnergyMaterials

The BofA Global Earnings Revision Ratio rebounded to 0.91 in May, fueled by a 5-year high in the US ratio (1.80). Energy and Tech remain the strongest global sectors, while Taiwan leads within Asia.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The Global Earnings Revision Ratio improved to 0.91 in May, driven primarily by a strong recovery in the United States following earnings season.
  • 2.The US Earnings Revision Ratio surged to 1.80, reaching its highest level in nearly five years.
  • 3.Sector-wise, Energy remains the leader with a ratio of 2.20, while Consumer Discretionary and Staples are at the bottom of the rankings.

Table of Contents

  • Global Earnings Expectations
  • Equity market performance vs Earnings Revision Ratio
  • Valuation vs Earnings Revision Ratio
  • Global Regions: Earnings Revision Ratio
  • Global Countries: Earnings Revision Ratio
  • Asia Pac ex-Japan Countries: Earnings Revision Ratio
  • Global Sectors: Earnings Revision Ratio
  • Asia Pac ex-Japan Sectors: Earnings Revisions Ratio
  • Global Styles: Earnings Revision Ratio
  • Earnings Revision Ratio Matrix
  • Subsequent Performance
  • Seasonality
  • Global Quant Publications

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Authors

Nigel TupperAmar VashiSumuhan Shanmugalingam

Securities

MSCI ACWIMSCI USAMSCI APxJ

Themes

US Earnings LeadershipCyclical vs Defensive DivergenceERR as a Leading Indicator for Market Performance

Regions

GlobalNorth AmericaEuropeUnited StatesJapanChina