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Ad sector set for worst earnings growth of 2026, Bloomberg data shows

Bloomberg Intelligence data shows the S&P 500 media index will post the weakest earnings growth of any sector in 2026, dragged down by Trade Desk.

Why it matters. Ad-tech and agency executives face investor pressure through 2026 as AI disruption and squeezed budgets keep earnings flat while the broader market climbs.

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