Top stock picks for 2025 include American Airlines, MKS Instruments, Royal Caribbean, Amazon, and Ryder System.

From Nasdaq: 2024-12-18 14:05:00

In the latest Zacks Market Edge Podcast, host Tracey Ryniec and Zacks Chief Equity Strategist John Blank discuss the possibility of a recession in the US economy based on employment data. They also share top stock picks for 2025, including American Airlines, MKS Instruments, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Amazon.com, and Ryder System.

American Airlines (AAL) is expected to see a 30.6% jump in earnings in 2025, with a low P/E ratio of 10 and a PEG ratio of 0.3, indicating value and growth potential.

MKS Instruments (MKSI) is forecasted to have a 42.9% increase in earnings in 2024 and an 18.2% rise in 2025, with a PEG ratio of 0.7 and a forward P/E of 17.5.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is projected to experience a 72.1% earnings growth in 2024 and 24% in 2025, with a PEG ratio of 0.6, indicating both growth and value.

Amazon.com (AMZN) is expected to grow earnings by 79% in 2024 and 19.9% in 2025, with a PEG ratio of 1.6 and a price-to-sales ratio of 3.9.

Ryder System (R) is anticipated to have a 16% earnings growth in 2025, with a forward P/E of 13.7 and a Zacks Style Score of A for VGM.

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