Last year, the US stock market was volatile, especially in the first half. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump announced a new trade policy based on high reciprocal tariffs, which in theory would have been the highest in more than a century. The markets reacted strongly, with sharp declines. Although stocks recovered later in the year following the administration’s softening of the stance, they finished with gains of only about 12%.
Corporate earnings were generally encouraging, as many large companies continued to beat market expectations. At the same time, this strength has fueled concerns about a potential AI bubble in the United States, which will likely be a key theme this year.
As fourth-quarter 2025 earnings season approaches, we take a closer look at three companies expected to report results next week.
1. PNC Financial Services Group
Earlier this month, the stock price of (NYSE:PNC) surpassed its 2024 highs. From a technical perspective, the move marks an important step toward a potential test of its all-time highs around $227 per share.
Source: Investing.com
If quarterly results meet expectations, the upward trend is expected to continue, with upside potential estimated at around $266 per share. The main support level currently sits near $205 per share.
2. Bank of America Corp.
When building a defensive dividend portfolio among companies reporting earnings in the coming days, (NYSE:BAC) stands out as a strong candidate. The stock offers more than 22 percent upside potential despite its steady rise and has maintained a strong financial position, as well as a dividend that has grown consistently over the past 12 years.
Source: InvestPro
There are some concerns about demand, as downward revisions slightly outnumber upward revisions, by seven to eight. Nonetheless, the trend is likely to continue unless the data falls well short of market expectations.
3. Wells Fargo & Company
(NYSE: WFC), like the other companies mentioned, combines strong demand signals with a continued upward trend and a relatively high fair value ratio. It also has a strong InvestingPro fundamentals profile, with most…
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