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John Butters
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Vice-President and Senior Earnings Analyst, FactSet Research Systems, FactSet
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By John Butters| FactSet@ At this early stage, the first quarter earnings season for the S&P 500 is off to a weaker start than average compared to expectations. Both the percentage of S&P 500 companies reporting positive earnings surprises and the magnitude of earnings surprises are below recent averages. As a result, the index is reporting higher earnings for the first quarter today relative to the end of last week, but flat earnings relative to the end of the quarter.
By John Butters| FactSet@ During each corporate earnings season, companies often provide guidance on expected earnings for future quarters or for the full year. However, given the uncertainty around tariffs, will companies have difficulty providing an estimate for future earnings? To date, how many companies in the S&P 500 have provided or updated EPS guidance for 2025 during the Q1 earnings season? Have any S&P 500 companies withdrawn or not confirmed previous annual EPS guidance for 2025?
By John Butters| FactSet@ At this early stage, the first quarter earnings season for the S&P 500 is off to a weaker start than average compared to expectations. Both the percentage of S&P 500 companies reporting positive earnings surprises and the magnitude of earnings surprises are below recent averages. As a result, the index is reporting higher earnings for the first quarter today relative to the end of last week, but flat earnings relative to the end of the quarter.
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FactSet
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a global financial data and software company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Connecticut. It provides integrated financial information, analytical applications, and client-centric services to investment professionals, including portfolio managers, analysts, and wealth advisors. FactSet has been publicly traded since 1996 and operates in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company specializes in financial data aggregation, analytics, and workflow solutions through its cloud-based platforms. Its key offerings include data feeds that aggregate financial data from global markets, analytical tools for portfolio analysis and risk management, and proprietary client terminals for real-time data access. FactSet has a strong focus on innovation, having evolved its technology to include AI-driven analytics and seamless third-party integrations. The company serves a diverse customer base, including asset managers, investment banks, and wealth advisors, with tailored solutions for different regional markets.
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Founded: 1978