UBS
July 13, 2026
Earnings Firing On All Cylinders
Market ReportEquitiesIndustrialsInformation Technology
UBS expects strong 2Q S&P 500 earnings growth of ~28%, driven by AI infrastructure investment and cyclical improvements. The bull market remains intact with year-end price targets for the S&P 500 set at 7,900.
Key Takeaways
- 1.S&P 500 EPS growth is expected to accelerate to ~28% in 2Q.
- 2.Bull market drivers remain solid due to AI investment, cyclical manufacturing improvement, and healthy consumer spending.
- 3.S&P 500 price targets are set at 7,900 for year-end and 8,200 for June 2027.
Table of Contents
- US equities
- Firing on all cylinders
- Guidance should be upbeat
- Deceleration ahead
- Bull market remains intact
- Global asset class preferences definitions
- Appendix
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Authors
David LefkowitzNadia LovellMatthew Tormey
Securities
S&P 500
Themes
Artificial IntelligenceEarnings GrowthMonetary Policy
Regions
Middle EastUnited States
