Observed Signal · Jul 14, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: CNBC Investing · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Earnings season: Rising profit estimates, cheaper valuations
Wall Street analysts — led by HSBC Global Investment Research — say consensus earnings estimates for the quarter have risen, even as share prices for several companies have fallen, creating more attractive valuations ahead of second-quarter earnings. FactSet data shows energy and information technology leading EPS growth, while the Mag 7 group (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Apple) is expected to show ~30% earnings growth. HSBC identified 24 stocks with upward earnings revisions and discounted valuations, including Netflix and T‑Mobile, both of which have seen forward earnings estimates climb while their shares have declined. The piece highlights sector concentration in expected earnings growth and notes potential tailwinds such as tariff refunds and World Cup-related spending.
Earnings-season outlook and analyst revisions affect company valuations and revenue expectations for major tech and media firms (e.g., Netflix, Mag 7, T‑Mobile), which can influence advertiser and publisher forecasts during the quarter.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Consensus estimates call for S&P 500 EPS to rise 22% year-over-year for the quarter.
- HSBC identified 24 stocks where earnings have been revised higher while valuations appear discounted.
- FactSet data (via HSBC) shows energy and information technology are expected to log EPS growth of 122% and 61%, respectively.
- The Mag 7 (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Apple) are expected to post roughly 30% earnings growth as a group.
- Netflix forward earnings estimates rose 12% over the past three months while the shares fell about 21%; Netflix is down roughly 40% over the past 12 months per the article.
Connected Companies & Entities
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“The Mag 7 (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Apple) as a group are expected to post earnings growth of about 30...”
“The Mag 7 (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Apple) as a group are expected to post earnings growth of about 30...”
“The Mag 7 (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Apple) as a group are expected to post earnings growth of about 30...”
“The Mag 7 (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Apple) as a group are expected to post earnings growth of about 30...”
“The Mag 7 (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Apple) as a group are expected to post earnings growth of about 30...”
“For Netflix, forward earnings estimates increased 12% in the past three months at the same time as the shares fell 21%....”
“Listed among HSBC's screened stocks that 'floated to the top' in the article's table of names (Chevron Corp)....”
“Listed among HSBC's screened stocks that 'floated to the top' in the article's table of names (Palantir Technologies Inc)....”
“The article notes uncertainties tied to Netflix's unrealized bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery....”
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