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Strongest wave of positive forecasts since pandemic: tech sector lifts market
Approximately 62 companies in the S&P
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06.08.2026 01:47 PM
Approximately 62 companies in the S&P 500 have issued third-quarter 2026 guidance, representing about half of the 115-120 firms expected to provide their outlooks. Analyst data points to an unexpectedly strong wave of positive forecasts, particularly within the technology sector.
According to Wolfe Research, 60% of organizations issued guidance with a median value above consensus estimates, a reading that marks the best quarterly earnings-per-share outlook since the COVID-19 pandemic. This ratio suggests companies are optimistic and broadly expect stronger results than
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