#USEarningsSeason 📊 US EARNINGS SEASON: PROFITS ARE GROWING, BUT THE REAL TEST IS WHAT COMES NEXT
💡 MYTH 1: A COMPANY THAT BEATS EARNINGS EXPECTATIONS IS AUTOMATICALLY A WINNER
Fact: Beating expectations is only part of the story.
The US third-quarter 2026 earnings season is delivering some impressive numbers, but investors need to look beyond the headlines.
By October 30, approximately 60% of S&P 500 companies had reported their third-quarter results. Around 82% of those companies had delivered earnings per share (EPS) above analyst expectations.
That sounds impressive. However, there is