Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Double-Digit Growth And The Visibility Gap

Banks kicked off Q1 2026 earnings season yesterday with a rare Goldman Sachs front-run, with JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo on deck for today. The S&P 500 is projected to deliver its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth at 12.6%, fueled largely by a powerhouse 45% expansion in the information technology sector. Following Constellation Brands' lead, investors are bracing for more guidance withdrawals as corporations navigate a murky second-half outlook clouded by geopolitical tensions and volatile energy costs.