But if it is an early sign of things to come then it is likely reflective of the collective inability of management teams and analysts to fully grasp the impact of inflation and logistical bottlenecks. The table below shows the 2022 Q1 earnings and revenue growth picture for the Finance sector’s constituent industries, contrasted with what was actually achieved in 2021 Q1 and what is currently expected in 2022 Q2. Note: The following is an excerpt from this week’s Earnings Trends report.