Fundstrat's Tom Lee: Most stocks haven't reflected strong earnings season
CNBC Television
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February 18, 2026 at 10:16 PM UTC
Bullish
85% Confidence
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Key Points
- S&P 500 target of 7300 in the near term, driven by solid earnings and economic reports.
- Identifies three key trades: rotation back to the 'Magnificent 7', software ($IGV) bottoming, and crypto bottoming.
- Notes software ownership is at multi-decade lows and Nvidia's upcoming earnings could mark a bottom for the sector.
AI Summary
Tom Lee of Fundstrat believes the market is poised for a rebound, with the S&P 500 potentially reaching 7300 in the near term. He highlights underappreciated strong earnings and economic reports as fundamental anchors, despite recent market choppiness. Key trades ahead include a rotation back to the 'Magnificent 7', a bottoming in software stocks, and a bottoming in crypto.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Bullish | 85% |
| Consensus | Bullish | 85% |