By the second half of August, the second-quarter 2025 earnings season in the US is nearing its end. Most major companies have already reported, with only on August 21 and on August 27 still to go. The latter is also the last among the so-called “big seven” to announce results.
Overall, this earnings season has been positive. While there have been some disappointments, like (NASDAQ:TSLA), most companies have maintained strong performance and exceeded expectations in key metrics. The bull market remains strong, with major US indexes in an upward trend and reaching record highs.
Today’s analysis looks at three standout companies with market capitalizations above $100 billion that delivered strong results.
1. Meta Platforms Inc
The released on July 30 were clearly well-received by investors. The stock jumped more than 10% right after the announcement, driven mainly by earnings per share coming in far above expectations.
The company led by Mark Zuckerberg is still on a strong upward trend, reaching new record highs and nearing $800 per share. However, InvestingPro’s fair value suggests a possible 15% pullback, which could serve as a warning sign but also a chance for investors to buy in at a better price.
2. Alphabet
Strong results from (NASDAQ:GOOGL) pushed the stock higher. The company beat expectations for both earnings per share and revenue, and also improved compared to the previous quarter. Alphabet also announced it will raise capital spending to $85 billion, showing its commitment to leading in artificial intelligence. However, this big investment has raised concerns about whether it can generate profits quickly enough to avoid hurting margins.
The main goal for buyers now is to test and break the record high near $207 per share.
A drop below the steep upward trend line, along with a break under $200 per share, could signal trouble for the upward trend.
3. Johnson & Johnson
(NYSE:) (NYSE:JNJ) latest reinforced its reputation as a strong, established brand. It beat earnings and revenue estimates by 3–4%, and the stock rose more than 5% in response. Like Alphabet, buyers are aiming for record highs, which match InvestingPro’s implied fair value.
Source: investingPro
It is worth noting that this is a classic dividend stock, with the next ex-dividend date set for August 26.
Final Words
With only Walmart and NVIDIA left to report, the season’s tone is already set. Strong performances from major players have kept the bull market’s momentum alive, lifting indexes to fresh highs. Whether this strength holds into the next quarter will depend on how the final results land — and how the market reacts to them.
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