This week is pivotal in the earnings season, with 150 S&P 500 companies and 4 key stocks from the “Magnificent 7” set to report: Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Amazon. These earnings reports will provide critical insights into the U.S. economy’s performance for the second half of the year, according to industry analysts.
Key Earnings Data
- Apple Inc. (AAPL): Has a 9-quarter earnings streak but is down 14.6% year-to-date. Forward P/E is 30 with earnings expected to rise 5.3% in 2025.
- Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Reports a 10-quarter earnings streak with shares up 6.1% this year. Forward P/E is 37, with earnings expected to rise 13.6% this year and 15.9% in 2026.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (META): Also has a 10-quarter streak, with shares up 22.6% year-to-date. Forward P/E is 27.7, with earnings expected to rise 7.8% this year and 10.6% next year.
- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT): One miss in 5 years, shares up 21.6% year-to-date. Forward P/E is 34, with earnings projected to grow 13.1% in 2025 and 11.8% in 2026.
