A New Earnings Season Is Almost Here. Analysts Are Growing Cautious.
1. Analysts significantly cut earnings estimates for S&P 500 companies. 2. First-quarter EPS estimate fell 4.2%, a larger drop historically. 3. Full-year earnings estimates decreased by 1.6%, reflecting economic concerns. 4. S&P financials sector is the only one with rising EPS estimates. 5. Investors seek insights on U.S. economic health amid tariff issues.