Ameriprise sees Q3 S&P 500 EPS up 29.5%, leaving stocks little room for disappointment

By Public Technologies
  • Ameriprise flagged Q3 earnings season as a key test for year-end equities with the S&P 500 near records and yields above 5%.
  • Analysts forecast S&P 500 Q3 EPS up 29.5% year over year on revenue growth of 12.3%, leaving little room for misses.
  • Expected profit growth concentrates in Energy up 114%, Information Technology up 65%, Communication Services up 51.5%.
  • Focus areas: bank results for consumer credit stress, Big Tech for AI monetization amid rising capital costs, Energy for post-oil rally guidance.
  • Ameriprise sees follow-through on earnings as essential for further gains, given a top-heavy market and mixed sector trends.


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