<div id="readability-page-1" class="page">In the fourth quarter, 76% of companies in the S&amp;P 500 index surpassed their earnings per share (EPS) estimates. FactSet posted on X that this figure is slightly below the five-year average of 78% but aligns with the 10-year average of 76%. The data highlights a consistent performance over the decade, despite a slight dip compared to more recent years. The earnings insight provides a perspective on the financial health and forecasting accuracy of these major companies.</div>

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<p>In the fourth quarter, 76% of companies in the S&P 500 index surpassed their earnings per share (EPS) estimates. FactSet posted on X that this figure is slightly below the five-year average of 78% but aligns with the 10-year average of 76%. The data highlights a consistent performance over the decade, despite a slight dip compared to more recent years. The earnings insight provides a perspective on the financial health and forecasting accuracy of these major companies.</p>

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