Earnings season heats up as major companies like Apple and Amazon prepare to report amid economic challenges and opportunities

The Headline

Anticipation for Earnings Reports Amid Economic Indicators

Microsoft's P/E ratio

Key Facts

The upcoming earnings calendar features major companies including Coca-Cola, Pfizer, Starbucks, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Apple, McDonald's, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron scheduled to report next week.
Microsoft's diversified business makes it attractive during economic uncertainty, and the company has a P/E ratio of 28, slightly below its three-year average.
Investments in AI from Microsoft and Meta are in the billions, emphasizing their commitment to improving future prospects.

Expected job increase in April

135000 jobs

Expected growth in S&P 500 earnings

9.7%

Initial earnings estimate for S&P 500

Key Facts

S&P 500 earnings season is expected to intensify soon, with companies like Apple, Amazon, Exxon Mobil, and Caterpillar set to report soon.
Challenges remain ahead as consumer staples companies cut their annual profit forecasts, indicating potential economic strain and rising tariffs.