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SSI Research’s earnings estimates for Q1 2026 indicate that the aggregate profit of 40 listed companies in the research universe is expected to grow 16% year over year. However, compared with the previous quarter (Q4 2025), the figure is down about 26%, a decline analysts attribute mainly to seasonality.
While growth momentum has slowed from the strong pace seen in late 2025, the 16% year-over-year level remains well above the mid-2025 period. SSI Research points to solid results across several sectors, including retail, materials, fertilizers, ports, and transportation.
The positive-growth group comprises 33 firms:
The negative-growth group includes 5 firms: STB, POW, VGC, SZC, KBC.
SSI Research’s outlook reflects a sector-driven earnings environment, with profitability supported by consumer and industrial demand, alongside improvements in core business segments.
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