The earnings season is in full flow as we kick off the week with earnings from big names like Netflix and United Airlines. Most of the big names are expecting a positive earnings report with some even hitting 52-week highs in anticipation of the upcoming earnings.
The S&P is up 0.5% while the Dow is about to hit the 1% mark, reflecting the positive sentiment among the US traders. We decided to compile a list of the top names scheduled to announce their earnings this week, looking at what was driving the optimism behind their earnings.
To come up with the list of 10 stocks expected to post impressive earnings this week, we only considered stocks with a market cap of over $30 billion that are scheduled to announce their earnings this week.
10. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX)
Netflix, Inc. is an entertainment services provider that presents documentaries, games, movies, and TV series on its streaming platform. It is easily the most popular streaming brand in the world, boasting around 283 million subscribers. Being a streaming giant, Netflix holds 20% of the market share in the industry.
NFLX exceeded estimates in the third quarter and is now projected to generate revenue worth $10.13 billion and earnings of $4.21 in Q4. The company’s expected growth rate for 2025 is 12.1% with $43.5 billion estimated revenue, showing how the company continues to dominate streaming. Its profit margins are projected to grow by 28% as well, which should help the company significantly improve its bottom line.
Although the stock price was down by 7% in the past month, it started recovering in the past five trading days in anticipation of the upcoming earnings. The share price was up over 70% in the previous year. Based on estimates and the company’s potential for growth, it is an ideal choice for investors looking to bet on the company’s earnings.
9. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG)
The Procter & Gamble Company is a consumer packaged goods supplier. It operates through feminine and family care, beauty, health care, and other segments. The company predicts solid performance with 2% to 4% YoY sales growth in FY 2025, impressive enough for a stable consumer goods business. EPS is also expected to grow 5% to 7% in the upcoming fiscal year. PG was the 5th best stock in the household and personal care sector due to its strong 2024 performance.
The share price of the company was up 14% in 2024 but December seemed a challenging month for the stock as it fell 7% to give up some of the gains. Investors might take this decline in share prices as an opportunity to take a position in the stock and gain once the earnings come out. For defensive investors, the current dip presents a good opportunity considering the company’s healthy 2.5% dividend yield.
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