Resilient Profitability and Positive Revenue Surprises
What we observed in the Q1 earnings season is a strong and steadily improving profitability landscape. Despite revenue surprises being less common, margins have expanded at a rate that exceeded expectations.
Encouraging Growth in Earnings and Revenues
Total earnings for the 461 S&P 500 members who reported Q1 results show a 4.8% increase from the same period last year, with revenues up by 4.1%. A significant percentage of companies surpassed both EPS and revenue estimates, indicating a positive growth trajectory.
Anticipated Growth in Q2
Projections for the 2024 Q2 suggest a promising outlook, with anticipated earnings up by 9.1% from the previous year and revenue expected to rise by 4.5%. These figures reflect a modest yet steady acceleration in growth.
Positive Revisions Trend and Sector Analysis
Noteworthy improvements in the overall revisions trend have been observed, with estimates on the rise for 2024 Q2 and full-year 2024. Sectors like Tech and Retail have been experiencing positive revisions, with half of the Zacks sectors boasting higher aggregate earnings estimates compared to the beginning of the year.
Impact of Aggregate Earnings and Revisions on Major Players
While Tesla and Apple have faced negative revisions, the positive trend for the remaining ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks has been substantial enough to offset any setbacks. Particularly, Nvidia stands out with a remarkable trend in its favor.
Forecasted Margins and Sector Contributions
The anticipated earnings growth for the year hinges on the projected reversal of last year’s margin declines, particularly led by the Tech sector. The focus remains on aligning net margins with 2022 levels to fuel growth.
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