Wall Street brokerages remain bullish on the S&P 500 in 2026, with AI-driven earnings growth and resilient corporate profits expected to support equities despite inflation, energy supply risks and economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran conflict.

S&P 500 full-year 2026 earnings growth projections jumped to 32% from 24% as AI spending drives the highest earnings beat rate since 2021.

Wall Street brokerages remain bullish on the S&P 500 in 2026, with AI-driven earnings growth and resilient corporate profits expected to support equities despite inflation, energy…