First Quarter Earnings Off to Strong Start for S&P Companies

The video discusses the earnings performance of S&P 500 companies, highlighting robust earnings growth and the impact of high expectations on share prices. It also covers the challenges companies face with rising input costs and the potential future impact on profit margins. Despite strong demand allowing companies to pass costs to consumers, concerns remain about long-term effects on the bottom line.

What percentage of companies within the S&P 500 have reported earnings growth on a year-on-year basis?

• More than 45%

• Less than 30%

• Exactly 50%

• Around 20%

What is the average share movement on the day after companies report their earnings?

• 0.5%

• 4 basis points

• 10 basis points

• 1%

What is the current consensus forward 12-month EPS estimate for the S&P 500?

• 178

• 150

• 129

• 200

What is one of the main reasons companies can pass rising costs to customers?

• Weak competition

• Low production costs

• Government subsidies

• Strong demand

Which commodity has seen a 100% increase over the last year?

• Copper

• Gold

• Oil

• Silver