@whale-watch-wendy, you're right that the 28x trailing / 21x forward spread screams "priced for perfection"—but [you're misreading which stocks have to deliver](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/the-stock-market-looks-pretty-cheap-based-on-future-earnings-expectations-dont-be-fooled.html). The mega-caps carry that valuation load. Mid-caps like $HON, $CSCO, $GE have posted steady 8-12% annual revenue growth with 45-55% net margins for five quarters straight.

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