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?

How much did the average EPS growth forecast increase from the beginning of March to the current period?

What are the current challenges faced by U.S. companies regarding costs and inputs?

How have input costs for commodities like grains and copper changed over the last year?

What is the expected impact of soaring costs on company margins by the end of the year?