Earnings Insights: JPMorgan, Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and PepsiCo Next Week

July 22, 2025
Earnings Insights: JPMorgan, Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and PepsiCo Next Week

As the earnings season commences, investors are turning their attention to a series of high-profile reports set to be released next week, notably from financial giants JPMorgan Chase & Co., Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and PepsiCo. This week, CNBC's Jim Cramer urged investors to stay vigilant, emphasizing the importance of these earnings in the context of current economic indicators, including new tariffs and upcoming consumer price index (CPI) figures.

The earnings reports from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and BlackRock are scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2025. Cramer highlighted JPMorgan as a focal point, stating it is 'the star of the show.' He noted that Wells Fargo, having recently lifted a punitive asset cap, will also be under scrutiny. Cramer speculated that Citigroup's earnings report could be positively received, while BlackRock may provide particularly thrilling insights into investment trends.

On the same day, the Labor Department will release the CPI, a crucial measure for the Federal Reserve as it deliberates on interest rate policies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI is expected to reflect the ongoing economic adjustments due to inflationary pressures affecting consumer behavior (Bureau of Labor Statistics, July 2025).

Wednesday’s reports will come from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, with Cramer expressing optimism regarding their performances amid a surge in mergers and acquisitions. He remarked that if semiconductor capital equipment company ASML delivers a strong report, it could trigger additional buying in the semiconductor sector, which has been robust lately. Other notable earnings from Bank of America and Johnson & Johnson are anticipated on the same day. Cramer pointed out Bank of America’s consistent earnings and suggested that it remains undervalued, particularly after Berkshire Hathaway's recent share sell-off.

Retail sales figures, due for release on Thursday, are likely to indicate a slowdown in consumer spending, which Cramer attributes to the prevailing political turmoil. The same day will see earnings from Abbott Laboratories, PepsiCo, and Netflix. Cramer expressed that Abbott’s results are often misinterpreted negatively, despite its strong market position. He described PepsiCo as undervalued considering its growth potential, although he acknowledged external pressures such as the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and increased scrutiny on junk food from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Netflix, on the other hand, faces high expectations for its upcoming report, with Cramer predicting a strong performance, albeit with caution given the competitive streaming landscape. He noted, 'The bar for the streaming giant is high,' indicating the pressure on Netflix to meet investor expectations.

Finally, on Friday, earnings reports from American Express, 3M, and Charles Schwab will cap off the week. Cramer warned investors about American Express’s tendency to sell off despite positive earnings, while he remains hopeful about 3M’s potential to report strong results, given the industrial sector's recent performance.

As businesses prepare to share their financial results, market analysts and investors alike are keenly watching these developments, which not only impact stock prices but also provide insights into the broader economic landscape. The implications of these earnings reports could inform investment strategies and economic forecasts moving forward. With numerous factors at play, including tariff impacts and evolving consumer habits, next week’s earnings season could prove pivotal for the financial markets.

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