US Earnings Season

2025 Q4 US Stock Earnings Season

Reported 2025-10-01 – 2025-12-19 · US market

Beat the consensus estimate

84%98% of S&P 500 reported (491) · recent avg 80%

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

45%of beats · recent avg 47%

Results beat the recent average and the market rewarded them — a season where good numbers actually moved stocks.

Median EPS growth
+10.5%
Rose next day
51%
Avg move
±4.6%

Mega-cap scoreboard

Largest companies that reported

Sectors that beat most
  • Healthcare97%
  • IT95%
  • Consumer Staples91%
Beat but fell most
  • Utilities57%
  • Communication54%
  • Financials51%

Biggest movers this season

FAQ

What share of S&P 500 beat estimates in 2025 Q4?

84% of the 491 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, 45% 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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