Earnings season
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Most company earnings are released outside of the main market session, which means the majority of traders have to wait to take their position. With us, you can trade 70+ key US stocks pre- and post-market to capitalise on earnings as soon as they’re announced.
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In fact, a vast number of our clients trade pre- and post-market to take advantage of earnings volatility – as you can see in this chart.
For example, 60% of our clients traded on Netflix’s Q1 earnings outside of the main session. While the volume of trades on Alphabet’s Q1 out of hours was even higher at 74%.
What to watch this earnings season
The earnings season that starts in July 2020 marks the first time companies will report how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted them. It’ll be important to look at both companies that are expected to have been positively affected by the lockdown measures, and those that have suffered.
- Stay-at-home stocks
- Remote working stocks
- Coronavirus vaccine stocks
- Travel stocks
- Bank stocks
- 5G stocks
Investors rallied around these shares in the expectation that they would gain in value, as consumers sought out ways to cope with life in lockdown. As a result, many entertainment companies, home delivery firms and exercise equipment makers saw an uptick in sales and their share prices.
As the economy reopens, these stocks could become less popular. It will be interesting to see what effect their time in the spotlight has had on their bottom lines this earnings season.
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Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and life sciences companies are all racing to find a vaccine against Covid-19, as well as diagnosis tests to help combat the virus.
Some are further ahead in trials than others. It’s likely that the first company to release a successful vaccination will see a massive impact on its share price – this makes it important to understand where each company is at in terms of their research and progression.
US stocks to watch: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax
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Travel companies were among the first to be impacted by lockdown measures – causing falling demand for flights, hotels and entertainment venues such as casinos. The mass cancellations of holidays could result in enormous losses and difficulties paying off any fixed costs.
As lockdown measures ease, there is the potential for these stocks to see gains again. But until travel between countries is back up and running, demand will be limited.
US stocks to watch: Boeing, American Airlines Group, Penn National Gaming and Eldorado Resorts
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
Low interest rates could impact bank stocks significantly this earnings season, as well as the decline in demand for services such as asset management and foreign exchange.
Many analysts are expecting a slow. The associated unemployment and loan losses could then play out on the banks’ profits.
US stocks to watch: Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
Many smartphone stocks took a beating in the coronavirus slowdown, but proponents of the 5G wireless market believe it could boost earnings again. The introduction of this tech has also been slowed by the pandemic, but some major providers have started introducing coverage.
It’s worth keeping an eye on the whole supply chain, from chip makers to providers.
US stocks to watch: Analog Devices, Verizon and Sprint
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
What to watch this earnings season
The earnings season starting in October 2021 comes as market volatility picks up amid growing concerns about global growth, stubborn inflationary pressures and policy tightening. After several quarters of robust profit growth, investors have become wary that the extraordinary expansion in earnings delivered by corporates has peaked, and that headwinds to the economy, ranging from a slowing recovery and rising business costs, could weaken the outlook for future earnings.
Most anticipated earnings releases
Make the most of earnings announcements with our extended hours ‘All Sessions’ offering, which enables you to access 70 of the most popular equities before and after the main market session.
Company announcement dates*:
Company |
Earnings release date (US) |
Time (AEDT) |
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Netflix |
19 October 2021 |
Post market |
Earnings preview |
Tesla Motors Inc |
20 October 2021 |
Post market |
Earnings preview |
25 October 2021 |
Post market |
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Moderna |
4 November 2021 |
Pre market |
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Microsoft Corp |
26 October 2021 |
Post market |
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Apple Inc |
28 October 2021 |
Post market |
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Alphabet Inc |
26 October 2021 |
Post market |
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Amazon.com Inc |
28 October 2021 |
Post market |
|
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd |
5 November 2021 |
Pre market |
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Ocugen |
5 November 2021 |
Pre market |
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Novavax |
4 November 2021 |
Post market |
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Palantir |
12 November 2021 |
Pre market |
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Nio |
17 November 2021 |
Post market |
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NVIDIA Corp |
17 November 2021 |
Pre market |
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*Please note, date and EPS estimates may change up until the company announces.
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- Stay-at-home stocks
- Remote working stocks
- Coronavirus vaccine stocks
- Travel stocks
- Bank stocks
- 5G stocks
In 2020, investors rallied around entertainment companies, home delivery firms and exercise equipment makers, which saw an uptick in sales and share prices. With many economies set to reopen soon, these stocks could become less popular. Alternatively, with working from home showing little signs of slowing down in most countries, these stocks could stay strong.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
While 2020 saw a number of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and life sciences companies producing Covid-19 vaccines, with Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna in the lead, 2021 shifted the focus onto rollout and innovation as the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is approved by WHO and oral vaccines begin trials.
US shares to watch: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
Travel companies were among the first to be impacted by lockdown measures – causing falling demand for flights, hotels and entertainment venues such as casinos. The reduction in demand for holidays has resulted in enormous losses for many and difficulties in 2021.
As lockdown measures ease and vaccine rollouts continue in many nations, there could be potential for these stocks to see gains again. But until widespread travel between most countries is back up and running, demand will be limited.
US shares to watch: Boeing, American Airlines Group, Penn National Gaming and Eldorado Resorts
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
Bank stocks seen significant rallying as bond yields increased in 2021, albeit after a depressed low interest rate environment in 2020. Both could significantly impact bank stocks this earnings season, as could general loan losses and the decline in demand for services such as asset management and foreign exchange.
US shares to watch: Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
Many smartphone stocks took a beating in the coronavirus slowdown, but proponents of the 5G wireless market believe it could boost earnings again. The large-scale take up of this tech was slowed by the pandemic, but many major providers have now introduced coverage.
It’s worth keeping an eye on the whole 5G supply chain, from chip makers to providers.
US shares to watch: Analog Devices, Verizon and Sprint
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 20 mins.
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Ways to trade with us
There are two ways to take your position during US reporting season. You can speculate on price movements across a range of markets including shares, FX and indices using our leveraged trading product, or invest in stocks directly via our share trading services.
Share trading
Our share trading service enables you to invest in company shares with a view to selling them for a profit at a later date.
You can also earn an income from any dividend payments, and gain shareholder rights.
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Gain full exposure to a share’s price movement while only putting down a small deposit (margin).
You won’t take ownership of the underlying market, but you can take advantage of price movements.
Variation margin applies and losses can exceed deposits.
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- Tesla Motors Inc.
- Apple Inc.
Tesla Motors Inc.
Buy 17 shares at $750 with a FX rate of 1.305 (GBP/USD)
| CFD trading | Share trading | |
| Action | Buy 17 shares | Buy 17 shares |
| Capital required to open | $2550 | $12,750 |
| Charge to open | $15.00 (commission) | $0** |
| Round trip FX conversion fee | * | $127.50 |
| Overnight funding | $1.48 | - |
| Charge to close | $15.00 (commission) | $0** |
| Total fees | £24.24 | £97.70 |
This information is correct as of 10/01/2020 and with the corresponding FX conversion rates.
* A 0.5% FX conversion is applied to any profits or losses from CFD positions.
** Trade in your share dealing account three or more times in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
Apple Inc.
Buy 42 shares at $308 with a FX rate of 1.305 (GBP/USD)
| CFD trading | Share trading | |
| Action | Buy 42 shares | Buy 42 shares |
| Capital required to open | $2587.20 | $12,936.00 |
| Charge to open | $15.00 (commission) | $0** |
| Round trip FX conversion fee | * | $129.36 |
| Overnight funding | $1.50 | - |
| Charge to close | $15.00 (commission) | $0** |
| Total fees | £24.26 | £99.13 |
This information is correct as of 10/01/2020 and with the corresponding FX conversion rates.
* A 0.5% FX conversion is applied to any profits or losses from CFD positions.
** Trade in your share dealing account three or more times in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
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