Deutsche Bank Raises S&P 500 2026 EPS Forecast to $358

Deutsche Bank upgrades S&P 500 EPS estimates to $358 for 2026 and $420 for 2027, citing record Q2 earnings beats and broadening profit margins.

Woofun AI reports that Deutsche Bank has increased its earnings per share projections for the S&P 500 Index, setting the 2026 target at $358, up from the prior estimate of $342. The bank also raised its 2027 EPS forecast from $390 to $420.

Deutsche Bank attributed this upward revision to robust second-quarter corporate results, noting that a record 87% of S&P 500 constituents exceeded market expectations. Second-quarter profits are projected to grow 33% year-on-year, with earnings expansion broadening beyond large technology firms to other sectors, while profit margins hit record highs amid sustained sales growth.