The FTSE 100 index had a good week as it continued to beat its American peers like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices. It rose for three consecutive days and reached a high of £8,756, its highest level since February 19. It is hovering near its highest level on record at £8,820.
The Footise did well as some popular constituent companies like Rolls-Royce, Aviva, IAG, and St. James Place published strong financial results. Rolls-Royce share price soared to a record high after the company met its annual target early, raised its outlook, and boosted its dividend payouts.
FTSE 100 companies to watch next week
While the UK earnings season is slowly coming to an end, several important companies are expected to publish their numbers next week. The most notable ones will be Anglo American, Abrdn, ITV, Greggs, Entain, and Flutter Entertainment.
Anglo American (AAL)
Anglo American share price will be in the spotlight as the mining giant publishes its financial results on Monday. These numbers will come at an important period for mining companies as jitters around the global economy remain. One concern is that Donald Trump’s tariffs will lead to a weaker demand for metals.
The Anglo American share price has remained in a consolidation phase in the past few months. In this period, it has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern, which is about to near its confluence. Therefore, next week’s earnings will likely be the trigger that spurs either a bullish breakout or a breakdown.
Abrdn (ABDN)
Abrdn, formerly known as Standard Life Aberdeen, is another FTSE 100 index to watch next week. These numbers come as the stock attempts to regain its momentum. It has already jumped from a low of $130.70 in 2025 to $156. Most recently, the stock formed a golden cross pattern as the 200-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) crossed each other.
ABDN stock has also formed a bullish flag pattern, which is made up of a long vertical line and a small consolidation. This is a highly popular bullish continuation sign, meaning that its stock may trigger a strong bullish breakout, potentially to $173.80, its highest swing in October last year.
ITV (ITV)
ITV is another popular FTSE 100 index stock to watch when it publishes its financial results next week. These numbers will come after the stock crashed following the management’s decision to invest $100 million to diversity efforts.
There have also been rumors that the company was exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale. One of the recent rumours is that it is considering merging its production studio with All3Media, a company owned by RedBird IMI. Therefore, the management will likely provide more color about its business and these talks when it releases its financial results.
Entain (ENT) and Flutter Entertainment (FLUT)
Entain share price was trading at 750p on Friday, 22% above the lowest level this year and 10% below the December high. It is barely moved from where it was the same period in 2024.
Flutter Entertainment, its top competitor, has done better as its stock soared to 21,810, up by 77% from its lowest level in July.
These two companies will also publish their numbers next week, providing more details about their operations. Flutter has done much better than Entain because of its ownership of Fanduel, the biggest player in the United States.
Other Footsie stocks to watch
The other top Footsie shares to watch next week will be Greggs, Beazley, Fresnillo, Bunzl, Endeavour Mining, and Just Group that will publish their financial results.
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