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Huntsman (HUN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -100.00% and +7.56%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Total Q2 earnings for the S&P 500 index are currently expected to be up +21.8% from the same period last year on +10.9% higher revenues, with 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors expected to enjoy positive earnings growth.
As we wade closer to the 2026 Q2 earnings season, the overall earnings picture remains strong and broad-based, with the recent 2026 Q1 cycle aligning nicely with the positive trend.