US Earnings Season

2025 Q3 US Stock Earnings Season

Reported 2025-07-01 – 2025-09-30 · US market

Beat the consensus estimate

81%97% of S&P 500 reported (489) · recent avg 80%

Beat-but-fell rate (beats that still fell the next day)

49%of beats · recent avg 46%

Results came in above the recent average, but the market's reaction was colder than usual — strong numbers were already priced in.

Median EPS growth
+8.3%
Rose next day
47%
Avg move
±5.3%

Mega-cap scoreboard

Largest companies that reported

Sectors that beat most
  • Healthcare90%
  • IT89%
  • Consumer Staples88%
Beat but fell most
  • Materials77%
  • Energy60%
  • Real Estate56%

Biggest movers this season

FAQ

What share of S&P 500 beat estimates in 2025 Q3?

81% of the 489 S&P 500 companies that reported beat consensus, versus a recent 7-season average of 80%.

Does a strong report mean the stock goes up?

Not always. Even among S&P 500 beats this season, 49% fell the next day (the beat-but-fell rate) — the market reacts to priced-in expectations and guidance, not just the headline number.

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