<div id="readability-page-1"><p><img width="1536" height="1024" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251028_1920_Wall-Street-Surge_simple_compose_01k8nh8c3ae2s8e3hz34endabe.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251028_1920_Wall-Street-Surge_simple_compose_01k8nh8c3ae2s8e3hz34endabe.png"/></p><p>The S&amp;P 500 Index had another strong bull run this year, continuing a trend that has been going on since 2022. It jumped to a record high of $6,930, up by 17% from its January levels, adding trillions in value. It has now jumped by 87% in the last five years. </p><p>This article explores some of the S&amp;P 500 Index forecast by some of the top Wall Street analysts, including companies like Oppenheimer, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, UBS, Yardeni, and Goldman Sachs, among others.</p><h2>S&amp;P 500 Index forecast by key Wall Street analysts </h2><p>Most analysts are highly bullish on the S&amp;P 500 Index in the coming year. The most optimistic ones are from Oppenheimer, who believe that it will jump to $8,100, up by 32% from the current level.</p><p>It is followed by Deutsche Bank and Capital Economics, who believe that the S&amp;P 500 Index will jump to $8,000 during the year. </p><p>Other analysts are highly bullish on the blue-chip S&amp;P 500 Index, with Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, RBC, Evercore, and Yardeni expecting it to rise to $7,800, $7,800, $7,750, and $7,700, respectively.</p><p>Goldman Sachs, UBS, and HSBC analysts are also highly bullish on the index and now expect it to over $7,600. </p><p>The least optimistic analysts are from Stifel, Bank of America, and Societe Generale, who believe that the S&amp;P 500 Index will jump to $7,000, $7,100, and $7,300, respectively. As a result, the average estimate is that it will jump to $7,635, also much higher than the current $6,100.</p><div><div><article><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1691846947857178624/oZp5wB4r_normal.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="48" height="48" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1691846947857178624/oZp5wB4r_normal.jpg"/></p></div><p><span>Wall Street 2026 Year End Target For S&amp;P 500👇Oppenheimer: 8,100 Deutsche Bank: 8,000 Capital Economics: 8,000 Morgan Stanley: 7,800 Wells Fargo: 7,800 RBC Capital Markets: 7,750 Evercore ISI: 7,750Yardeni Research: 7,700 Fundstrat: 7,700 Citigroup: 7,700 Goldman </span></p><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9G6ZrrboAApI8J/query-Zm9ybWF0PWpwZyZuYW1lPXNtYWxs?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" height="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9G6ZrrboAApI8J/query-Zm9ybWF0PWpwZyZuYW1lPXNtYWxs"/></p></div></div><p>7:22 PM · Dec 26, 2025</p><p><span>Read 36 replies</span></p></article></div></div><h2>The bullish case for the SPX Index and its ETFs, like SPY and VOO </h2><p>Most analysts are highly bullish on the S&amp;P 500 Index and its ETFs like VOO and SPY because of its crucial fundamentals and main tailwinds.</p><p>First, analysts are optimistic that earnings growth will accelerate in the coming year, as it has this year. Data compiled by FactSet showed that the average earnings growth was over 13% in the third quarter, the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.</p><p>The estimated earnings growth estimate of the fourth quarter is 8.3%, meaning that the real figure will be over 13% as it has done in the past few quarters. </p><p>Second, the index will benefit from Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, whose impact will start being felt by companies in 2026. Some of the provisions are tax cuts, bonus depreciation, spending for domestic research, and opportunity zone incentives.</p><p>Third, most analysts believe that the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is doing well and that the trend will continue. Most companies, including top companies like Microsoft and Meta Platforms have pledged to continue boosting their AI spending.</p><p>Additionally, the S&amp;P 500 Index will continue rising as bulls target more Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2026, continuing a trend that will continue doing well.</p><h2>S&amp;P 500 Index technical analysis</h2><figure><img width="1024" height="579" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SP-Index-1024x579.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SP-Index-1024x579.png"/></figure><p>SPX chart | Source: TradingView</p><p>The daily timeframe chart shows that the S&amp;P 500 Index has been in a strong uptrend in the past few months. It jumped to a high of $6,930, much higher than the April low of $4,835.</p><p>There are chances that the index will continue doing well as it has remained above all moving averages. It has also formed a small inverted head-and-shoulders pattern, a popular bullish continuation sign.</p><p>Therefore, the most likely scenario is where it continues rising, initially to the psychological level at $7,000, followed by the psychological level at $7,500.</p><p>The post Looking ahead to 2026: S&amp;P 500 forecast by Goldman Sachs, UBS, JPMorgan, HSBC, Yardeni appeared first on Invezz</p></div>

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<p>The S&P 500 Index has experienced a strong bull run, reaching a record high of $6,930, up 17% from January and 87% over five years. Analysts from firms like Oppenheimer and Deutsche Bank predict further growth, with targets ranging from $7,000 to $8,100. Key factors for optimism include expected earnings growth, tax cuts from new legislation, and advancements in AI. The index is anticipated to continue rising, with technical indicators suggesting a bullish trend.</p>

- The S&P 500 Index has experienced a strong bull run, reaching a record high of $6,930, up 17% from January, and 87% over the past five years.  
- Analysts from major firms forecast continued growth, with estimates ranging from $7,000 to $8,100 for the coming year, supported by factors like earnings growth, tax initiatives, and advancements in artificial intelligence.  
- Technical analysis suggests the index remains in an uptrend, likely advancing to significant psychological levels at $7,000 and $7,500.