Strong Q2 earnings season for S&P 500 companies
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Hypotheses
S&P 500 companies reporting revenue growth acceleration (Q2 vs Q1 sequential growth rate increase >100 bps) will trade at higher forward P/E multiples (15%+ premium) compared to peers with flat or declining growth rates during Q2 earnings season.
Stocks within S&P 500 that beat Q2 earnings estimates by >5% and raise FY2024 guidance will experience average positive price momentum of at least 8% within 30 days post-earnings announcement.
S&P 500 companies demonstrating margin expansion in Q2 2024 earnings will outperform the broader index by at least 300 basis points over the following 90 days, driven by operational efficiency gains similar to Plug Power's performance.