Tesla will report earnings on October 23, with analysts expecting revenue to rise to $25.41 billion but profit to fall to $1.68 billion. The recent robotaxi unveiling disappointed some, leading to mixed stock ratings. The stock itself barely reacted after the October 10 cybercab event — it opened the week at $220.72 and reached a high of $222.28 before settling at $219.23. Analysts remain cautious, with some maintaining an “outperform” rating, while JPMorgan expressed concerns over the lack of details about the robotaxi plans.
Ahead of its October 31 earnings report, some analysts are urging caution with a neutral stance on the stock due to what they feel are overly optimistic revisions. The consensus expects earnings per share (EPS) of $1.55 and revenue of $94.23 billion. Initial iPhone 16 sales lag behind expectations, and sales in China have declined.
Microsoft is set to report its fiscal Q1 earnings on October 30, 2024, with analysts expecting EPS of $3.08, a 3% increase from last year. Despite recent challenges in cloud revenue and a stock dip, the consensus remains bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating from 33 of 38 analysts and an average price target of $503.55, indicating a 21.2% upside.
Ahead of its Q3 earnings report on October 29, 2024, Google faces headwinds from antitrust lawsuits and intensifying competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Despite a recent stock pullback, it has gained over 18% in 2024. Analysts are concerned about the impact of generative AI on Google’s core search business.
Amazon is set to report Q3 earnings on October 31, 2024, with expectations for $1.14 EPS and $157.24 billion in revenue, reflecting 10% growth. Key focus areas include Amazon Web Services (AWS) performance and margin stability. Despite mixed Q2 results, analysts maintain a “Strong Buy” consensus, with an average price target of $224.38, suggesting an 18% upside.
Meta Platforms exceeded Q2 revenue expectations, reporting $39.1 billion. The company now projects a Q3 revenue between $38.5 billion and $41 billion. Shares rose 4% following the announcement. The company’s strong digital ad spending offset AI investment costs. Despite rising expenses, Meta plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, forecasting 2024 capital expenditures of $37-$40 billion.
Spotify’s recent spike in options volume suggests bullish sentiment ahead of its earnings report on October 22. Investors have purchased $198,826 in call options, reflecting confidence in Spotify’s subscription model amid economic challenges. Analysts from Pivotal Research and Keycorp project price targets of $510 and $490, respectively, indicating potential for significant gains as institutional buyers increase their stakes in the company.