Since the start of the quarter (March 31), the EPS estimate for the S&P 500 has dropped about 2.5 % (to $ 25.37 from $ 26.02). (news-to-use.com)
Only the Financials and Utilities sectors have seen increases in expected earnings growth rates since the start of the quarter. (news-to-use.com)
Blended earnings of -6.0 % (actual growth combined with consensus estimates) are trailing estimates from the start of the quarter, with the biggest drag from Energy and Materials. (pnc.com)