FactSet says S&P 500 earnings season is off to a strong start, with 84% of reporters beating EPS estimates and blended earnings growth at 15.1%.

FactSet says the S&P 500 earnings season is showing broad strength early in the quarter, with most companies beating estimates and double-digit growth still intact.

In its April 24 update, FactSet said 28% of S&P 500 companies had reported first-quarter 2026 results. Of those, 84% beat earnings-per-share estimates. FactSet said the blended earnings growth rate was 15.1%, while revenue growth stood at 10.3%.

The report landed amid a fresh wave of company results that continued to support the season’s upbeat tone. Intel said on April 23 that its first-quarter results came in above the high end of guidance, and Procter & Gamble reported April 24 results that topped expectations on both earnings and sales.

The market reaction has also reflected the earnings strength. AP reported that the S&P 500 closed at a record high on April 24, with Intel’s earnings beat helping drive the move.

The next few weeks will show whether the current pace of beats and growth can hold as more of the index reports. For now, the season is running ahead of the usual bar.

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