Goldman’s Snider Sees AI, Strong Macro Driving 12% Earnings Jump
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Goldman Sachs' Ben Snider predicts a 12% earnings jump for S&P 500 companies in 2026, driven by strong macro conditions and AI-driven productivity gains, with a target S&P 500 level of 7,600 points next year.
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The team led by Ben Snider expects earnings-per-share at S&P 500 companies to jump 12% next year and 10% in 2027. Of that, AI-driven productivity gains will contribute about 0.4% and 1.5%, respectively. Snider, who is replacing David Kostin as chief US equity strategist at the end of the year, reiterated his target for the S&P 500 to trade around 7,600 points next year, implying gains of 10% from current levels.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 12, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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