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Chart of the Day: S&P 500 Net Profit

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Today’s Chart of the Day from Charlie Bilello's Blog, The State of the Markets (August 2026), highlights a sharp rise in S&P 500 profit margins after several years of relatively steady figures in the 11% to 13% range.

As of June, margins have climbed to nearly 17%, marking a significant improvement in corporate profitability. For investors, this trend signals stronger operational efficiency and greater scalability for the most notable US companies.