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European first-quarter corporate profits seen rising an average 2.4%

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Posted on May 27, 2025

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(Reuters) -European companies are expected to report an average 2.4% rise in first-quarter earnings, LSEG I/B/E/S data showed on Tuesday, better than the 2.3% rise analysts had expected a week ago. (

European Companies Projected to See 2.4% Earnings Growth in Q1

(Reuters) -European companies are expected to report an average 2.4% rise in first-quarter earnings, LSEG I/B/E/S data showed on Tuesday, better than the 2.3% rise analysts had expected a week ago.

(Reporting by Marleen Kaesebier; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • European companies expected to see 2.4% earnings growth in Q1.
  • Analysts initially expected a 2.3% rise in profits.
  • LSEG I/B/E/S data provides insights into earnings growth.
  • The report was compiled by Marleen Kaesebier.
  • Editing of the report was done by Jan Harvey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expected rise in European corporate profits for Q1?
European companies are expected to report an average 2.4% rise in first-quarter earnings.
How does the current earnings projection compare to previous expectations?
The 2.4% rise is better than the 2.3% rise that analysts had expected a week ago.
What source provided the data on corporate earnings?
The earnings data was reported by LSEG I/B/E/S.

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