Huoxing Finance reports that on August 3, Deutsche Bank raised its earnings outlook for the S&P 500, forecasting that S&P 500 earnings per share (EPS) will reach $358 in 2026, up from its previous estimate of $342; the 2027 EPS forecast was also raised from $390 to $420. Deutsche Bank attributed this upward revision primarily to strong second-quarter corporate earnings results. A record 87% of S&P 500 constituents have now reported earnings above market expectations, with corporate profits expected to rise 33% year-over-year in the second quarter. Deutsche Bank noted that earnings growth is broadening beyond large technology companies to a wider range of industries, with corporate profit margins reaching record highs and sales growth remaining robust, indicating continued resilience in U.S. corporate profitability.
Deutsche Bank raises S&P 500 earnings forecast to $358 in 2026
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Deutsche Bank raised its S&P 500 earnings forecast for 2026 to $358, up from $342, citing strong Q2 results. The bank also increased its 2027 forecast to $420. Ecosystem growth is evident, as 87% of S&P 500 companies exceeded expectations, with profits set to rise 33% year-over-year. On-chain data shows profit growth is no longer confined to big tech, with record margins and steady sales.
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