The earnings boom is only getting stronger. Here's what that means

Cnbc · Aug 05, 2026 · 549 words · By Sarah Min

AI-driven market growth Market volatility and projections S&P 500 earnings performance

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A strong earnings backdrop that was already underpinning the bull case for many investors this year has gotten positively explosive, thanks to the AI boom.

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What happened

A strong earnings backdrop that was already underpinning the bull case for many investors this year has gotten positively explosive, thanks to the AI boom.

Why it matters

The S & P 500 is now on track to deliver second-quarter earnings growth of 47% on a yearly basis, up from around 20% prior to the start of the season, according to FactSet data.

Common ground

The blistering pace is unusual in that it's usually reserved for recoveries from recessions or other disastrous circumstances.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The S & P 500 is now on track to deliver second-quarter earnings growth of 47% on a yearly basis, up from around 20% prior to the start of the season, according to FactSet data.”

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Multiple web search results from financial reporting sources cite FactSet data indicating S&P 500 earnings growth for Q2 2026 around 47.4% to 50.4%, noting it as a significant increase from previous expectations.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diophantine_set

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), commonly known as SPB or Balu, was an Indian playback singer, television presenter, actor, music composer, dubbing artist, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._P._Balasubrahmanyam

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Claim 2: “Earnings growth was driven in part by large, one-time equity gains in their ownership of companies such as Anthropic and SpaceX”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of general Amazon homepages and music services; there is no mention of equity gains from Anthropic or SpaceX.

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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon Payment Products Amazon Visa Amazon Store Card Amazon Secured Card Amazon Business Card Shop with Points Credit Card Marketplace Reload Your Balance Gift Cards Amazon Currency Converter Let Us …
https://www.amazon.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Manage your Amazon account settings, orders, payments, and preferences for a personalized shopping experience.
https://www.amazon.com/your-account

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web search NEUTRAL — Browse & stream your favorite music and podcasts from your web browser now. Listen to your favorite playlists from over 100 million songs on Amazon Music Unlimited.
https://music.amazon.com/

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Claim 3: “The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) climbed more than 15% over the last four trading sessions, though it was down Wednesday.”

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The evidence confirms the existence of the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and BlackRock's management of it, but provides no specific price action or percentage changes for the last four trading sessions or Wednesday's performance.

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover iShares by BlackRock, the top ETF provider offering access to stocks, bonds, and more. Start investing and unlock diverse investment opportunities.
https://www.ishares.com/us

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web search NEUTRAL — Find the full list of iShares ETFs here. Use these low cost, tax efficient funds to strengthen the core of your portfolio.
https://www.ishares.com/us/products/etf-investments

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web search NEUTRAL — iShares is a collection of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index mutual funds managed by BlackRock, which acquired the brand and business from Barclays in 2009.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IShares

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Claim 4: “Similarly, in the first quarter of 2010, it grew earnings at a pace of 55%”

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The provided evidence mentions return on equity for Q1 2026 and general S&P 500 information, but contains no data regarding earnings growth rates for the first quarter of 2010.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the S&P 500 Index, a United States stock market index.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closing_milestones_of_the_S&P_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 is a stock market index maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It comprises 503 common stocks which are issued by 500 companies with large market capitalizations, including two share classes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_S&P_500_companies

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 (Standard and Poor's 500) is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States that are considered to have large market ca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S&P_500

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Claim 5: “while there have been upward revisions to 2026 earnings, there have been downward revisions for 2027 earnings, down to roughly 13.5% from 18%”

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The evidence provided includes general earnings calendars and a Roblox calculator, but contains no specific data regarding S&P 500 earnings revisions for 2026 or 2027.

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web search NEUTRAL — Earnings Hub is a one-stop shop for everything related to company quarterly earnings: earnings calendar, earnings calls, earnings estimates, actuals, and alerts to stay on top of events.
https://earningshub.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Find earnings, economic, stock splits and IPO calendars to track upcoming financial events from Yahoo Finance.Earnings Calendar for: Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026. Tip: Try a valid symbol or a specific c…
https://finance.yahoo.com/calendar/earnings/

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web search NEUTRAL — All Robux earnings are subject to Roblox's 30% cut before you receive anything. If your game earns 1 million gross Robux, you only receive 700,000. Overestimating conversion rates.
https://profitable.app/tools/roblox-revenue-calculator

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Claim 6: “But even without those two stocks, the S & P 500 is still on pace to deliver earnings growth of more than 28%, which would mark a seventh straight quarter of double-digit earnings growth, FactSet data shows.”

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Two independent sources discuss the impact of excluding Alphabet and Amazon. One source explicitly states that excluding them would bring the growth rate to 32.0% (which is 'more than 28%'), and another mentions the seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Amazon is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming. It has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultura…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Amazon

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Howmet Aerospace Inc. is an American aerospace company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company manufactures components for jet engines, fasteners, titanium structures for aerospace applications…
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Claim 7: “On Tuesday, the S & P 500 crossed 7,700 for the first time ever.”

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A web search result titled 'Stock Market Today' explicitly lists the S&P 500 at 7,748, confirming it has crossed the 7,700 threshold.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the S&P 500 Index, a United States stock market index.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closing_milestones_of_the_S&P_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the largest daily changes in the Dow Jones Industrial Average from 1896. Compare to the list of largest daily changes in the S&P 500 Index.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the largest daily changes in the S&P 500 from 1923. Compare to the list of largest daily changes in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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Claim 8: “In 2021, for example, the broader index posted an earnings growth rate of more than 90%”

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A web search result explicitly mentions that Q2 2021 saw a post-COVID rebound earnings growth rate of 91.6%, which corroborates the claim of 'more than 90%'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the S&P 500 Index, a United States stock market index.
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