Record-high optimism drives S&P 500 earnings estimates to 29.5% growth
Wall Street analysts are exhibiting record-level bullishness heading into the third-quarter 2026 earnings season. The S&P 500 is projected to post 29.5% year-over-year earnings growth, a figure that has risen from 26.7% at the start of the quarter. This upward revision is driven by positive corporate guidance and strong revenue expectations, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth above 25%.
