This Week In Earnings 26Q2 - Saturday, Sep. 5

Refinitiv • Sep 5, 2026 at 5:49 AM EDT • Updated Sep 5, 2026 at 5:49 AM EDT

S&P 500 earnings are projected to surge 53.3% in 26Q2, bolstered by a strong energy sector.

26Q2 Y/Y earnings are expected to be 53.3%. Excluding the energy sector, the Y/Y earnings estimate is 49.5%.
Of the 492 companies in the S&P 500 that have reported earnings to date for 26Q1, 86.0 % reported above analyst expectations. This compares to a long-term average of 67%.
The 26Q1 Y/Y blended revenue growth estimate is 15.6%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for the index is 13.5%.