ZACKSยท2025-05-01 21:51Core Insights - The Q1 2025 earnings cycle is underway, with guidance being a crucial factor due to economic uncertainties from recent tariff announcements [1] - Several companies, including Boston Scientific, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft, have reported positive earnings results, leading to bullish share reactions [2][10] Boston Scientific (BSX) - Boston Scientific exceeded both revenue and earnings expectations, achieving a 12% EPS beat and sales 2.3% above forecasts [3] - The company upgraded its current-year guidance, projecting 16% EPS growth and 17% higher sales, supported by strong segment performance [4][8] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) and a Style Score of 'B' for Value [3][4] Meta Platforms (META) - Meta Platforms reported strong growth, with sales increasing 16% year-over-year, driven by robust advertising revenue totaling $41.3 billion [9][16] - The company's average price per ad rose 10% year-over-year, and daily active users increased by 6% [16] Microsoft (MSFT) - Microsoft reported EPS of $3.46 and sales of $70.0 billion, both exceeding consensus expectations, with sales growing 13% year-over-year and EPS climbing 18% [12] - The strong results were driven by Microsoft Cloud and AI, with cloud revenue increasing 20% year-over-year to $42.4 billion, and Intelligent Cloud revenue reaching $26.8 billion, up 21% [13] - The demand for Microsoft's services is expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future [13]