Earnings Season Rolls On as These 5 Stocks Line Up Their Next Big Moves

With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs, momentum remains strong as earnings season gains steam.

More than 85% of S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have topped estimates.

Optimism is building, but some investors are wondering whether valuations have outpaced fundamentals.

That’s why this week’s results from the Magnificent Seven matter so much. Alphabet and Tesla are both on deck.

Together, the tech giants are expected to drive the majority of this quarter’s earnings growth.

For traders looking to position ahead of the next move, this is the window.

Today’s edition focuses on five stocks that could surprise to the upside based on earnings potential, sector shifts, and market positioning. Here's what we're watching.

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Tesla | TSLA

Price: $332.11

Catalyst: Earnings report July 23

Tesla is set to report after the bell Wednesday, and the stakes are high.

Q2 delivery numbers showed a steep decline, and analysts expect revenue to fall 12 percent year over year.

However, recent enthusiasm over the company’s robotaxi launch in Austin has helped shares rebound by more than 50 percent from their lows.

This week, Tesla has a chance to redirect the narrative from its slumping EV sales to long-term leadership in AI.

Investors will be listening for updates on autonomy, production targets, and whether Musk intends to accelerate expansion plans.

A strong report could push the stock into breakout territory. A miss could reignite selling pressure. Either way, this is one of the week’s most important reports.

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Verizon | VZ

Price: $42.95

Verizon just delivered record Q2 wireless service revenue of $20.9 billion and raised its full-year guidance for EPS and free cash flow.

Fixed wireless subscribers topped 5 million, and the company’s C-band rollout remains ahead of schedule.

Yes, churn and public sector challenges persist, but operational momentum is building.

The stock remains inexpensive at 10 times forward earnings and sports a 6.38 percent dividend yield.

With institutions likely to respond positively to this combination of growth and income, Verizon could quietly outperform if momentum continues.

SentinelOne | S

Price: $19.26

SentinelOne surged Monday following reports of live attacks on Microsoft’s SharePoint platform.

The company’s AI-driven Singularity platform spans endpoint, cloud, and identity security, making it well-positioned in an environment where cyber threats are once again front-page news.

With shares still trading well below their 52-week high, S has room to move.

Recent analyst commentary has been constructive, and the news cycle may prompt short-term traders to re-enter cybersecurity names.

This is one to watch for a possible technical breakout or positive earnings pre-announcement.

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Equinox Gold | EQX

Price: $6.51

Equinox Gold has been upgraded to Buy by both TD Cowen and Canaccord, citing improving fundamentals and upside potential.

Recent earnings showed year-over-year revenue growth, and insider sentiment has turned sharply positive.

While gold prices remain rangebound, investor interest in physical asset exposure is growing again.

EQX offers a way to play that trend with operational upside, particularly if production guidance is raised later this quarter.

With gold equities still lagging broader markets, this stock could benefit from even a modest tailwind.

Pinterest | PINS

Price: $38.11

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Pinterest to an Overweight rating and raised its price target to $45.

Their thesis is that GPU-powered AI tools are improving engagement and monetization faster than expected.

They now project revenue growth of 17 to 18 percent in the second half of the year.

Pinterest has already rallied more than 20 percent this year, but analysts argue the AI story is still underappreciated.

With Q2 earnings set for August 7, this is a pre-catalyst setup with strong institutional support.

If results confirm the acceleration story, this may be just the start of the move.

Earnings season is delivering results, but expectations are high. This week, market leadership will likely hinge on whether mega caps like Tesla and Alphabet can deliver.

But they aren’t the only stories worth watching.

Names like SentinelOne and Pinterest are gaining momentum before key catalysts, while Equinox and Verizon offer diversification with a path to steady upside.

As more companies report, keep your focus on execution, guidance, and where the market is willing to reward forward-looking narratives.

This remains a market of opportunities, especially for those who prepare in advance.