CNBC Pro identifies S&P 500 companies reporting next week with strong earnings momentum, potentially presenting investment opportunities. Amazon, Visa, and Synchrony Financial are highlighted for their positive analyst ratings, price target upside, and recent share performance.
Next week will be a significant period for fourth-quarter earnings reports, with 90 companies from the S&P 500 index and eight members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average scheduled to announce their quarterly results. This flurry of corporate earnings will provide valuable insights into the state of the U.S. consumer. CNBC Pro has identified S&P 500 companies reporting next week that demonstrate strong earnings momentum, potentially presenting opportunities for investors to capitalize.
Companies included in the analysis met specific criteria: at least 55% of analysts covering the stock must have buy ratings, the average analyst price target should indicate at least a 10% upside, and earnings estimates must have been revised upwards by at least 15% in both the past three and six months.Amazon stands out as a company with considerable earnings momentum. Nearly 80% of analysts covering the e-commerce giant and web services provider rate it a buy. Amazon's shares have surged 25% over the past three months, and the average price target still implies a potential upside of nearly 31%. JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth has identified Amazon as one of his top picks for this earnings season, citing factors such as accelerating growth in Amazon Web Services and Stores, expanding operating income margins in North America and internationally, strong AWS margins, and disciplined cost management supporting free cash flow growth despite significant capital expenditures projected for 2025.Visa, a leading digital payments and credit card processor, also exhibits strong earnings momentum. Shares have climbed 29% in just the past six months. Approximately 61% of analysts covering Visa rate the stock a buy, while the average price target suggests a 16% upside from current trading levels. Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette has named Visa his top pick in the payments and processing sector heading into 2025, highlighting its attractive valuation, benefits from travel and value-added services, easing regulatory scrutiny, and favorable tactical trading dynamics. Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial services provider, is another company reporting earnings next week with positive earnings momentum. Nearly 61% of analysts covering Synchrony rate it a buy, and the consensus price target implies a 24% upside. Synchrony Financial has experienced impressive growth, surging 41% over the past six months and 85% over the past year. Barclays analyst Terry Ma recently upgraded Synchrony to overweight from equal weight, citing its inexpensive valuation and other catalysts
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