Earnings season decelerates slightly this week, but over 1,000 companies are still slated to report. The spotlight transitions from large-cap stocks to smaller entities.
The highly anticipated earnings release from Palantir $PLTR will be disclosed after Monday's close. The stock recently emerged from a prolonged base, and momentum is currently in its favor. This shift is mirrored in the investor sentiment, which is now at its peak since its 2021 IPO.
Contrastingly, sentiment towards Lucid Motors $LCID remains bearish among investors. Although sentiment is more positive than this time last year, short interest has peaked ahead of its earnings report.
On Tuesday, the focus is on Rivian Automotive $RIVN and AMC.$AMC After Rivian's spring earnings report, short sellers were quick to engage. The stock stabilized and eventually trended upward, yet short sellers persisted, and are holding losses going into earnings. AMC, a noted meme stock, is also seeing high short interest. However, its investor sentiment is nearing an all-time low.
For Wednesday, both Disney $DIS and Plug Power $PLUG are at the forefront. They've experienced unfavorable fundamentals throughout the year, and there's scant evidence to suggest a shift with their imminent earnings announcements. Market consensus anticipates lackluster results from both.
On Thursday, the market's gaze is fixed on Alibaba $BABA, with its stock price reflecting flat expectations. Conversely, Novo Nordisk $NVO enjoys an overwhelmingly positive sentiment—a trend consistent over the past few quarters, as forecasts were consistently revised upwards.
Friday might feel subdued after a bustling week, spotlighting Air Canada $ACDVF and AirScript $AIRS.
The majority of post-earnings movement is predicted for Wednesday, but not two companies whose volatility stands out. SmartRent $SMRT, reporting before Tuesday's open, has options priced for a 46% move—almost three times its average in recent quarters. Likewise, Hydrofarm's $HYFM Wednesday post-close announcement is forecasted to elicit a larger-than-average market reaction. Sentiment favors SmartRent over Hydrofarm.