Shattering the Ceiling: The Select Few Stocks That Blew Past Wall Street Estimates Yesterday
The article says more than 100 companies reported quarterly earnings during peak Q2 season, with results described as resilient despite macro uncertainty. It cites FactSet research that about 75% of companies on a major index beat estimates, but only ~25% by more than 10%. It lists specific beats, including Alphabet (GOOG) EPS $9.11 vs $6.22 expected, and Southwest (LUV) EPS $0.94 vs $0.42.




