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A Sector-By-Sector Look At U.S. Companies' Financial Performance And The Effects On Credit Quality Jan 06
Standard & Poors, Jan 2006
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services expects continued strong earnings growth in many U.S. industrial sectors in 2006, spurred by a number of factors, including sustained global economic expansion, favorable supply/demand balances, and companies' ability to pass along increased production costs that were caused, in many cases, by high energy prices. We forecast operating earnings per share for companies in the S&P 500 Index to grow almost 11% in 2006--the fifth consecutive year of double-digit gains, following year-over-year growth of 13% to 14% (projected) in 2005 and almost 24% in 2004. Much of the drop-off this year is expected to occur in energy-related sectors, given the difficulty in improving on what was inarguably a banner year in the industry. Standard &...
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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