Key Points
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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported a 5% gain in 2025, the weakest among the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, but is positioned for growth.
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Disney (NYSE: DIS) saw a 4% return in 2025 but is buoyed by profitable streaming and successful film releases.
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Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is set to extend its record of annual dividend increases to 64 years next month.
Amazon remains a key player in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, experiencing consistent revenue growth since its IPO in 1997. It has only reported a single-digit growth once in the past 30 years, and its cloud service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), accounted for 66% of its net operating income last quarter despite contributing only 22% to total revenue. Upcoming fourth-quarter results are expected to show a 5% increase in adjusted earnings on a 12% rise in net sales, with analysts noting Amazon’s history of exceeding profit forecasts.
Disney’s stock, trading at under 17 times this year’s earnings estimates, has regained momentum due to a profitable streaming segment and box office successes, positioning it for potential growth in 2026. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola continues its reign as a Dividend King, with a solid track record of dividend increases. Analysts expect the company to achieve a 5% revenue growth and an 8% increase in earnings next year, supported by its strong global market presence.
