Earnings Scoreboard: 86% of S&P 500 reporting firms top EPS estimates as 79% post Y/Y profit growth

The article says S&P 500 earnings season accelerated this week, with 133 companies reporting and most beating expectations on both earnings and revenue. The broad takeaway is that corporate profitability remains resilient, with the results offering investors a read on margin health, spending trends, and overall macroeconomic strength. While the aggregate tone is constructive, individual stock reactions were mixed because guidance and sector-specific trends mattered more than headline beats. Notable examples cited include CVS benefiting from pharmacy growth, AMD from data center strength, and Palantir from U.S. commercial demand, while cost controls and some revenue or guidance misses drove declines elsewhere. Investors are now shifting attention to next week’s reports from key names in technology, healthcare, and materials, which could help shape sentiment around semiconductor demand, networking, and supply-chain trends.