Stock index futures were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited Alphabet’s (GOOG)(GOOGL) earnings report as tech remained under pressure. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day:
Eli Lilly (LLY) shares added ~8.4% in premarket trading after the Indiana-based pharma giant beat Street forecasts with its Q4 2025 financials and 2026 outlook. The company reported $19.3 billion in revenue for the quarter, beating the consensus by as much as $1.4 billion with ~43% year-over-year growth, while its adjusted EPS of $7.54 indicated roughly 42% year-over-year growth and a beat of $0.61.
Palantir (PLTR) shares fell 1.6% in early action after HSBC upgraded the enterprise software company following stronger-than-expected results and guidance. The company had closed 6% higher on Tuesday after fourth-quarter results and outlook exceeded expectations, drawing positive reactions from analysts.
Boston Scientific (BSX) shares lost ~9% in premarket trading after the MedTech giant indicated an underwhelming outlook for 2026 with its Q4 2025 results. The quarterly results, however, beat Street forecasts thanks to an all-around performance from its segments.
Alphabet (GOOG)(GOOGL) shares will be closely watched as the company will report its results after the closing bell. Wall Street expects the firm to post EPS of $2.64 and revenue of $111.45 billion. The stock is up an impressive 72% over the past year, and Wall Street remains firmly bullish, maintaining Strong Buy ratings on expectations of continued upside.