Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 1/18/2022

Gina Martin Adams discusses the expected 27% earnings growth for S&P 500 companies in Q4 2021, surpassing the consensus of 20%. The focus is on how companies handle inflation trends, which are crucial for future outlooks. EPS and sales growth are predicted to slow but remain above average, with net income margins showing optimism. Analysts expect companies to manage inflation pressures, maintaining higher margins. Operating margins are anticipated to improve, with inflation risks easing. The session concludes with a positive outlook for 2022.

What is the expected earnings growth for S&P 500 companies in the fourth quarter of 2021?

What key factors should be monitored during the earnings season according to the text?

What is the significance of net income margins in the context of earnings growth?

How do analysts expect companies to respond to current inflation pressures?

What are the anticipated trends for S&P 500 operating margins going into 2022?