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5 Must-Buy Stocks Amid Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions After Q2 Beat
ZACKSยท2025-07-24 12:16

Core Insights - The second-quarter 2025 earnings season has shown better-than-expected results from several U.S. corporations, indicating a positive outlook for the remainder of the year [2][3] Company Summaries JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) - JPMorgan reported adjusted earnings of $4.96 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.51, with revenues of $44.91 billion, surpassing the estimate of $43.81 billion [5] - The company anticipates net interest income (NII) to reach approximately $95.5 billion, up from a previous estimate of $94.5 billion, driven by loan demand and high interest rates [7] - Current-year expected revenue and earnings growth rates are -0.2% and -3.4%, respectively, while next year's growth rates are projected at 2.6% and 5.1% [8] Netflix Inc. (NFLX) - Netflix reported adjusted earnings of $7.19 per share, beating estimates by 1.7%, with revenues of $11.07 billion, a 16% year-over-year increase [10] - The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue forecast to $44.8-$45.2 billion, driven by membership growth and advertising revenue [12] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 15.3% and 31.4%, respectively, with next year's rates at 12.8% and 23.4% [14] The Progressive Corp. (PGR) - Progressive's second-quarter earnings per share were $4.88, beating estimates by 10.1%, with a year-over-year increase of 84.1% [16] - Net premiums written increased by 12% to $20 billion, and operating revenues rose 19.5% year over year to $42.2 billion [17] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 16.6% and 23.4%, respectively, while next year's rates are projected at 9.9% and -4.9% [18] GE Aerospace - GE Aerospace reported adjusted earnings of $1.66 per share, exceeding estimates, with total revenues of $11 billion, a 21% year-over-year increase [20] - Total orders grew by 27% year over year to $14.2 billion, supported by rising defense budgets and demand for commercial air travel [21] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are -4.1% and 22.6%, respectively, with next year's rates at 9.4% and 19.1% [23] Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (IBKR) - IBKR reported adjusted earnings of $0.51 per share, beating estimates, with revenues of $1.48 billion, surpassing the consensus by 8.76% [24] - The company is focusing on developing proprietary software and expanding its product suite to support revenue growth [25] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 7.4% and 9.7%, respectively, with next year's rates at 6.6% and 6.7% [26]