- S&P 500 Index earnings are tracking to a 43% year-over-year decline for the second quarter, the worst since fourth quarter 2009, amid pandemic-related disruptions in economic activity.
- The earnings beat rate (79%) and average surprise (11–12%) are both well above historical averages. Amid tremendous uncertainty, the resilience in forward estimates in July is encouraging.
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