Fastest Four: Stocks Are Cheaper?

From The Get Ready For The Future Show by GenWealth Financial Advisors

May 22, 2026 · 3 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the current valuation of stocks, highlighting that they are cheaper than at the start of the year despite doomsayers' claims.

The doomsayers say stocks are overvalued. The data says something very different. As of May 8th, 447 S&P 500 companies reported Q1 earnings — 84% beat estimates, with average earnings growth of 26.8%. Meanwhile, the forward P/E ratio actually dropped nearly 4%, meaning stocks are cheaper today than they were at the start of the year. LPL Research Portfolio Strategist George Smith breaks down why the relationship between price and earnings is the most important dynamic in markets right now — and what it means for your long-term investing plan. The facts don't lie. Tune out the noise.

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Host: GenWealth Financial Advisors

Guest: George Smith

Topics covered

stock market
earnings reports
investing strategy
valuation
financial analysis

Keywords

stocks
overvalued
earnings growth
P/E ratio
long-term investing

Mentioned in this episode

Places: S&P 500