European first-quarter corporate profits seen rising 2.3%, up from last week's estimate
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 20 2025
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Source: Reuters
Improved Earnings Outlook: European companies are projected to see a 2.3% rise in first-quarter earnings, surpassing previous expectations, with over 60% of STOXX 600 companies reporting better-than-expected results.
Trade Tensions Impact: Economic uncertainty and trade tensions continue to affect corporate outlooks, with a significant increase in the number of companies anticipating declines in export revenues following U.S. tariff announcements.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
