S&P 500 Companies' Q4 EPS Performance Falls Below Historical Averages

In the fourth quarter, 74% of S&P 500 companies have surpassed earnings per share (EPS) estimates, FactSet posted on X. This performance is lower than the five-year average of 78% and the ten-year average of 76%. The data highlights a trend where fewer companies are exceeding expectations compared to previous years, indicating potential challenges in the current economic environment.