The stock market is preparing to start the Q1 2025 profit season, which begins next week.
In fact, the profit season coming is among the most dependent, given that Wall Street is fighting uncertainty from the ongoing trade tensions caused by President Donald Trump’s tariff.
However, define FinBold Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and American technology giant Palantir (Nasdaq: PLTR) a cup of shares to buy before the profit season, where the possibility of continuous growth appears.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)
The power of Coca-Cola lies in its dominance within the consumer Staples sector. The stock created a history of stability and consistent growth.
At the end of the last trading session, the Ko value was $ 71.43, after more than 15 % increased so far.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Coca-Cola’s profits topped expectations, as the profitability of the modified stock amounted to 55 cents compared to 52 cents and expected to revenue 11.54 billion dollars compared to $ 10.68 billion. The net income rose to $ 2.20 billion, or 51 cents per share, up from $ 1.97 billion, or 46 cents, a year ago.
For 2025, Coca-Cola expects organic revenues grow from 5 % to 6 %. It also expects an increase of 2 % to 3 % in the profits similar to one stock, despite the facing of the currency opposite by 6 % to 7 % and slight effects of acquisitions, wounds, and structural modifications.
Besides strong expectations, the diverse Coca-Cola portfolio, including brands such as Fairlife Milk and Topo Chico, and its ability to move in the costs of tariffs related to the alternative package enhances growth expectations.
Palantir (Nasdaq: PLTR)
He occupies the manager as a prominent player in artificial intelligence (AI), after he has gained greatly over the past year.
The company beat Wall Street’s expectations in the fourth quarter of 2024, as the profitability of the modified arrow of 14 cents was published compared to 11 cents expected and expects revenues of $ 828 million for $ 776 million.
Balntir also issued optimistic guidelines, as the first -quarter revenues offered 858 million dollars and 862 million dollars, with much higher than $ 799 million. For the 2025 fiscal year, Baltayer expects revenues from $ 3.74 to $ 3.76 billion, exceeding the consensus of the analyst of $ 3.52 billion.
The company’s government sector remains strong, supported by modern contracts such as the MAVEN Smart System of 480 million dollars.
Meanwhile, the axis in the commercial tree is gaining traction, which reduces its dependence on public sector revenues. Despite its distinguished evaluation, the technology giant is supported by unique artificial intelligence capabilities and loyal customer base.
At the time of reports, PLTR shares have gained 17 % so far, trading them at $ 88.55.
While these shares have growth capabilities and can move in the economy that suffers from customs tariffs, the constant uncertainty at the end of the trade war between China and the United States is still a huge factor.
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