Raymond James
May 11, 2026
Earnings Blast
Weekly UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsCommoditiesInformation TechnologyCommunication Services
The S&P 500 is showing robust 1Q26 performance with an aggregate 19% EPS beat and 27% growth. As the earnings calendar thins out, investors are shifting focus to upcoming CPI and PPI data.
Key Takeaways
- 1.S&P 500 companies are beating 1Q26 EPS estimates by an aggregate of 19%, the highest magnitude since 1Q21.
- 2.Information Technology and Communication Services are leading sector EPS growth, both nearing 50% year-over-year.
- 3.As earnings season slows, market focus is shifting to macro data, specifically CPI and PPI reports scheduled for mid-May.
Table of Contents
- The Week Prior
- The Week Ahead
- A Closer Look
- Transcript Spotlight
- Disclosures
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Authors
Larry Adam
Securities
SPXAMATCSCOHSTEXPEMNST
Themes
Resilient Earnings GrowthAI-Driven EfficiencyMacro Pivot
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
