American Express, Tesla, and Halliburton Highlight Zacks' Earnings Preview

Earnings outlook remains strong as Q1 results validate improving trends

Apr. 20, 2026 at 7:27am

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Zacks.com has released its latest earnings preview, highlighting major companies like American Express, Tesla, and Halliburton that are set to report quarterly results this week. The report notes that Q1 earnings so far have validated the steadily improving earnings outlook, with positive trends expanding beyond the tech sector. Over 300 companies, including 90 S&P 500 members, are scheduled to report this week, providing a representative cross-section of all sectors.

Why it matters

The Zacks earnings preview offers valuable insights into the overall health of the market and the key trends shaping the current earnings season. As one of the leading financial research firms, Zacks' analysis helps investors and analysts understand the broader economic and industry dynamics impacting major companies.

The details

According to the report, the current expectation is for +19.4% earnings growth in Q2 2026 on +9.1% higher revenues. Estimates have moved higher for 5 of the 16 Zacks sectors since the quarter began, including Tech, Energy, Basic Materials, Utilities, and Business Services. However, 11 sectors have seen estimate cuts, with the most pressure in Transportation, Autos, and Consumer Discretionary. Through April 17th, Zacks has seen Q1 results from 48 S&P 500 companies, with total earnings up 29.3% on 12.4% higher revenues, and 79.2% beating EPS estimates.

  • The Q1 earnings season is currently underway, with over 300 companies, including 90 S&P 500 members, scheduled to report results this week.
  • As of April 17th, Zacks has seen Q1 results from 48 S&P 500 companies, or 9.6% of the index's total membership.

The players

American Express

A major consumer finance company that is part of Zacks' earnings preview this week.

Tesla

The electric vehicle manufacturer is also included in Zacks' earnings preview for this week.

Halliburton

The oilfield services leader is another key company highlighted in Zacks' earnings preview.

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What they’re saying

“Q1 results from the roughly 10% of S&P 500 members that have already reported quarterly results validate the steadily improving earnings outlook we have consistently highlighted in our earnings commentary.”

— Zacks Equity Research

“We will be closely monitoring how estimates for 2026 Q2 evolve as we go through the Q1 earnings season.”

— Zacks Equity Research

What’s next

As the Q1 earnings season continues, investors and analysts will be closely watching how estimates for the second quarter of 2026 evolve based on the latest results and outlooks from major companies.

The takeaway

Zacks' earnings preview highlights the improving earnings outlook across sectors, with positive trends expanding beyond the tech industry. The analysis provides valuable insights into the overall health of the market and the key dynamics shaping the current reporting period.