Michael Kantro: Corporate margins continue to rise as cyclical and secular forces play out

Michael Kantro: Corporate margins continue to rise as cyclical and secular forces play out
Corporate margins surge beyond large-cap firms

Corporate margins are continuing to rise sharply, driven by a combination of cyclical and secular factors. Michael Kantro observed that not only are realized numbers increasing, but forward-looking estimates are also climbing, a trend that extends beyond just large-cap companies.

Earlier, Michael Kantro cautioned that SPX price momentum could weaken if earnings growth does not reach 30–40% levels, citing a range of market indicators in a previous analysis. He has also observed that economic strength remains concentrated among the largest companies and oldest consumers, while other segments show slower progress, according to a separate report. These observations provide context to the recent climb in corporate margins.

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