The Market Ear
May 12, 2026
Earnings Keep Going Vertical
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The report analyzes the 'too perfect' vertical climb of S&P 500 earnings, which have outpaced revenue growth through aggressive margin expansion. The author warns that the chart's engineered appearance may signal peak perfection and a potential contrarian opportunity.
Key Takeaways
- 1.S&P 500 earnings growth is following a near-perfect upward trajectory that resembles engineered charts.
- 2.Profit margins are expanding aggressively, with earnings growth outpacing revenue growth significantly (28% vs 11%).
- 3.Market forecasts for 2026 predict an exceptionally high 20% EPS growth for the US market.
Table of Contents
- Too perfect
- Earnings driving
- 20% EPS growth
- 4-year high
- Not your normal year
- Expanding aggressively again
- Madoff
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Securities
SPXRAY
Themes
Earnings MomentumMargin ExpansionContrarian Investing
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
