This Week In Earnings 26Q3: S&P 500 Earnings Are Surging

Refinitiv • Oct 31, 2026 at 5:49 AM EDT • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 5:59 AM EDT

Blended revenue growth has reached 13.6%, signaling a robust reporting season that far exceeds long-term averages.

26Q3 Y/Y earnings are expected to be 31.6%. Excluding the energy sector, the Y/Y earnings estimate is 26.4%.
Of the 299 companies in the S&P 500 that have reported earnings to date for 26Q3, 81.6 % reported above analyst expectations. This compares to a long-term average of 67%.
The 26Q3 Y/Y blended revenue growth estimate is 13.6%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for the index is 12.2%.