Barclays Raises S&P 500 Target to 7,950 After Strong Earnings
Barclays boosted its S&P 500 target to 7,950, citing strong earnings, while keeping its 2027 target at 8,800. The bank said the market could reach 8,350 if conditions stay favorable, or fall to 6,750 under a weaker scenario. Strategist Venu Krishna raised 2026 earnings to $365 per share from $337 and 2027 to $414 from $389, noting most companies beat estimates.