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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