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European second-quarter corporate profits expected to fall 0.2%

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Posted on July 8, 2025

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(Reuters) -The outlook for European corporate health has deteriorated, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday. European companies are expected to report a drop of 0.2% year-on-year in second-

European Corporate Earnings Projected to Decline by 0.2% in Q2

(Reuters) -The outlook for European corporate health has deteriorated, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday.

European companies are expected to report a drop of 0.2% year-on-year in second-quarter earnings, on average, according to LSEG I/B/E/S data, below the 0.6% increase analysts had expected a week ago.

(Reporting by Javi West Larrañaga and Marleen Kaesebier. Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • European corporate earnings are expected to decline by 0.2% in Q2.
  • This forecast is below the previously expected 0.6% increase.
  • The data comes from LSEG I/B/E/S.
  • The outlook for European corporate health has worsened.
  • The report was edited by Louise Heavens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expected change in European corporate earnings for Q2?
European companies are expected to report a drop of 0.2% year-on-year in second-quarter earnings.
How does the current earnings forecast compare to previous expectations?
The forecast of a 0.2% decline is below the 0.6% increase that analysts had expected just a week ago.
What data source is cited for the earnings forecasts?
The earnings forecasts are based on data from LSEG I/B/E/S.

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