Yardeni Research lifts 2026 year-end S&P 500 target from 7,700 to 8,250

On May 12, 2026, Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni said the firm raised its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 8,250 from 7,700. He attributed the higher outlook to unusually strong earnings momentum and analysts lifting estimates for the remaining quarters, while arguing the economy has stayed resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty.