Earnings expectations for Q1 2025 show growth, but revisions down overall

From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-03-19 20:02:17

The S&P 500 index is projected to see a 6.1% increase in Q1 2025 earnings compared to the same period last year, with revenues up by 3.7%. However, earnings estimates have been revised down from 10.4% to 6.1% since January. Negative revisions have affected 13 out of 16 Zacks sectors, indicating a broad-based trend. The Tech sector continues to drive growth, with expected earnings up by 12.7% and revenues by 10.0%. Despite recent guidance issues from companies like Oracle and Adobe, overall expectations for earnings growth in 2025 remain positive. The market is closely watching the upcoming Q1 reporting cycle to gauge performance.



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