From Nasdaq: 2025-01-15 19:30:00

The 2024 Q4 earnings season is off to a strong start, with big banks surpassing estimates and providing positive guidance for the future. Expectations for 2025 show a projected 13.6% increase in earnings for the S&P 500 index, with all sectors anticipating growth. Finance sector results have been notably better, with banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs exceeding expectations.

Despite challenges like margin pressure and weak loan demand, banks are seeing improvements in their core banking businesses. Investment banking and capital markets have shown gains, with companies like JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs reporting positive results. The sector is expected to contribute to an 8% earnings growth for the S&P 500 index in Q4.

Tech remains a key growth driver, with the sector expected to see a 14.7% increase in earnings for 2024 Q4. This follows six consecutive quarters of double-digit growth. The sector’s outlook is positive, with consistent improvements in earnings projections for both Q4 and full year 2025.

The broader picture shows a positive trend for earnings growth in the coming years, with double-digit increases expected annually. All 16 Zacks sectors are projected to experience growth in 2025, with 10 sectors seeing double-digit growth. The 2025 earnings outlook is optimistic, with expectations for robust growth across various sectors.

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