Generating positive earnings is a major focal point in the market right now. This represents a complete reversal from the previous year, when unprofitable Russell 2000 stocks actually beat out the profitable ones, posting gains of +20% versus +10%. Today, the dynamic has flipped entirely, with profitable stocks currently outpacing their non-profitable counterparts by approximately 500 bps.
Looking closely at the current RTY count, the index consists of 1949 total stocks. Out of this group, 1122 companies, representing 57%, are operating profitably. Meanwhile, 782 companies, which make up 40% of the index, remain nonprofitable.
For reference, this data is sourced from Bloomberg as of 9/11/2026. Companies are classified as profitable when their trailing 12-month earnings per share are greater than $0. As a standard regulatory reminder, indexes cannot be invested in directly because they are unmanaged and do not incur costs, expenses, and management fees. Additionally, past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Looking closely at the current RTY count, the index consists of 1949 total stocks. Out of this group, 1122 companies, representing 57%, are operating profitably. Meanwhile, 782 companies, which make up 40% of the index, remain nonprofitable.
For reference, this data is sourced from Bloomberg as of 9/11/2026. Companies are classified as profitable when their trailing 12-month earnings per share are greater than $0. As a standard regulatory reminder, indexes cannot be invested in directly because they are unmanaged and do not incur costs, expenses, and management fees. Additionally, past performance is no guarantee of future results.
