Despite a mixed earnings season so far, analysts are still optimistic on a host of stocks that have yet to report. By this week's end, more than half of S & P 500 companies will have reported quarterly earnings, according to Earnings Scout. Of the companies that have reported so far, about 81% have beaten analyst expectations, per FactSet data.
Pro screened S & P 500 stocks for those that are reporting next week and have seen the average analyst raise earnings estimates by at least 10% when looking over a three- and six-month period. These stocks have also had their average targets for share prices raised in the last three months. Here are six that made the list: Resort-and-casino operator MGM Resorts International made the list and is slated to report next Wednesday. The stock has gained more than 50% this year.
's Michael Bloom contributed to this report