For 2025 Q3, S&P 500 index earnings are projected to rise by +5.5% with a +6.1% increase in revenues. The Magnificent 7 group is expected to see earnings up +12.1% and revenues up +14.7% from the previous year. 73.7% of companies reporting results for Q3 have beaten EPS estimates.

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup kick off the September-quarter reporting cycle for the Finance sector. Loan demand is set to increase, delinquencies have peaked, and deal pipelines are strengthening. JPMorgan is expected to report +9.6% earnings growth, with the Finance sector as a whole anticipating +10.1% earnings growth.

The positive trend in Q3 earnings revisions is expected to continue, with an overall growth of +5.5% for the quarter. Expectations for Q4 show +7.2% earnings growth. Sectors like Tech, Finance, and Energy are experiencing favorable revisions. The market’s rebound from April lows is supported by this trend.

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