Why so Many S&P 500 Companies Beat Analysts 3Q Estimates

The video discusses how a majority of S&P 500 companies are consistently beating analyst estimates, with 80% achieving this in recent quarters. This trend is attributed to factors like significant cash returns to investors through dividends and stock buybacks. The video also highlights how earnings are often managed, with earnings growth outpacing sales growth. Key sectors like industrials, information technology, and healthcare are leading in earnings beats, with potential impacts from the Affordable Care Act and activist investor activities.

Which sectors are currently seeing the best earnings beats?

What role does profit engineering play in the healthcare sector's performance?