S&P 500 Earnings Growth Forecast for Q1 2026 Revised Downward

The S&P 500 is projected to experience a year-over-year earnings growth of 11.6% for the first quarter of 2026. FactSet posted on X that this figure is a downward revision from the earlier estimate of 12.7% made on December 31. The adjustment reflects changing market conditions and expectations as the quarter approaches.