Contrary to what investors have seen this earnings season, earnings growth is traditionally one of the key indicators of stock price growth. For calendar year 2026, FactSet forecasts earnings growth of companies in the S&P 500 to come in at 15%. That's above the trailing 10-year average of 8.6%. If accurate, that would mark the third consecutive year of double-digit growth.
While earnings forecasts look bullish across the board for 2026, some companies are expected to grow earnings by more than the S&P 500 average. The MarketBeat stock screener is a free tool that can help you screen for factors like expected earnings growth in the next 12 months.
