In terms of earnings, the percentage of companies reporting actual EPS above estimates (71%) is equal to the five-year average. In aggregate, companies are reporting earnings that are 3.0% above the estimates, which is below the five-year average.

In terms of revenues, the percentage of companies reporting actual revenues above estimates (59%) is below the five-year average. In aggregate, companies are reporting revenues that are 0.2% above the estimates, which is also below the five-year average.

During the week of the 28th, 126 S&P 500 companies (including 13 Dow 30 components) are scheduled to report results for the fourth quarter.