
The unofficial kickoff to the Q1 2017 earnings season is set for Apr. 13, 2017, when several of the Financials sector’s banks are expected to report results for the quarter. Heading into the quarter, year over year (Y/Y) growth is expected to be strong for both earnings and revenue. As a result, the S&P 500 will likely post the highest growth in over 5 years. Exhibit 1. S&P 500 Banks Industry 17Q1 Key Performance Indicators Sources: I/B/E/S data, Eikon Banks in Focus With the S&P 500 Banks Industry Index (.52P40101010) down 1.69% YTD, as of the Apr. 12 close, focus