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title: "Tech and energy drive record S&P 500 earnings momentum"
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description: "In Q1 2026, S&P 500 earnings hit a record $689.8 billion, a 21.1% increase year-over-year, driven by strong growth in the tech and energy sectors. Despite declines in transportation, autos, medical, and consumer discretionary sectors, positive estimate revisions suggest continued momentum, even as valuations rise."
datetime: "2026-05-21T02:41:18.000Z"
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# Tech and energy drive record S&P 500 earnings momentum

Record-breaking quarter: Q1 2026 S&P 500 earnings reached $689.8 billion, up 21.1% from a year earlier, with strong revenue growth and high beat rates. Sector standouts: Tech and energy sectors led positive estimate revisions, offsetting declines in transportation, autos, medical, and consumer discretionary. Outlook ahead: Rising estimates for current and future quarters suggest ongoing momentum, even as valuations climb and some sectors weaken.

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