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Stocks Rally as Profit Margins Hit Record Highs

Updated 2026-08-13 20:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Recent data from FactSet show that rising earnings are driven by record-high profit margins, not just sales growth. This trend is expected to continue supporting stock market performance.

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These charts show why stocks keep rallying. Profit margins are the highest on record

Recent FactSet data show that the rise in earnings is not coming from sales growth alone.

2026-08-13 20:21 UTC