After an initial review in 2022, I believed companies in the S&P 500 were exploiting inflation to boost profits; however, current data indicates otherwise, as operating margins have reverted to pre-pandemic levels.
In 2021, the operating margin for consumer staples surged, suggesting companies capitalized on post-pandemic demand, but recent data reveals a decline, implying they might not be fully passing on their higher costs.
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