Earnings live: La-Z-Boy stock tumbles, Home Depot rises, Toll Brothers beats estimates
Over 92% of S&P 500 index companies have reported results, and as of Aug. 18, analysts expected S&P 500 companies to report an 11% jump in earnings per share during the second quarter.
Companies had lower expectations to clear coming into the quarter — analysts expected S&P 500 earnings to rise 5% in Q2, the slowest pace of earnings growth since Q4 2023 — amid President Trump's tariffs, stocks' lofty valuations, and uncertainty about the health of the US economy.
Highly anticipated reports from Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Home Depot (HD), and Lowe's (LOW) are being watched for insights into consumer spending.
Other major companies reporting this week include BJ's Wholesale (BJ), TJX Companies (TJX), Ross Stores (ROST), Estée Lauder (EL), Intuit (INTU), Zoom Communications (ZM), Workday (WDAY), Xpeng (XPEV), Medtronic (MDT), La-Z-Boy (LZB), Toll Brothers (TOL), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), and Blink Charging (BLNK).
Last week, results came in for Applied Materials (AMAT), Circle (CRCL), Lenovo (0992.HK), AMC (AMC), Cava (CAVA), Cisco (CSCO), CoreWeave (CRWV), Deere (DE), On (ONON), and Oklo (OKLO).
Here are the latest updates from corporate America.
Toll Brothers beats on earnings, but new orders decline 4%
Toll Brothers (TOL) reported another double beat in its fiscal third quarter, but a slowdown in new orders weighed on the stock, which drifted 1.6% lower after hours.
The homebuilder posted diluted earnings per share of $3.73 on home sale revenue of $2.88 billion. Wall Street analysts were expecting earnings per share of $3.64 on revenue of $2.85 billion.
After a sluggish spring season in the housing market, there have been signs of a resurgence, with housing starts jumping in July. But mortgage rates that have barely budged, ongoing economic uncertainty, and affordability challenges for buyers continue to weigh on the sector.
For the quarter, Toll Brothers noted it had 2,388 units under signed contract, a 4% decline from a year ago. Analysts had expected orders growth.
"The average sales price of new contracts was $1.0 million, up 4.5% year-over-year," CEO Douglas Yearley said in the earnings release. "Contract dollars were flat despite a 4% decline in units. While affordability pressures and uncertain economic conditions persist, we are pleased with the resilience of our luxury business and more affluent customer base."
La-Z-Boy stock drops on soft earnings and guidance
La-Z-Boy stock (LZB) dropped 16% after hours after the company missed earnings estimates and navigated "soft industry demand."
Overall, comparable sales dropped 1% to $492 million from a year ago. Sales in the furniture retailer's wholesale segment increased 1%, and retail sales rose 5%, but they were offset by weakness in the Joybird brand, which saw sales decline 14%.
La-Z-Boy reported diluted earnings per share of $0.44, compared to $0.61 per share a year ago. The Street was looking for earnings of $0.52 per share.
La-Z-Boy's guidance also came in lighter than expected. It expects sales in the range of $510 million to $530 million in the fiscal second quarter. Wall Street was looking for $532 million, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Medtronic appoints 2 new board members, posts Q1 beat
Irish medical device maker Medtronic (MDT) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal first quarter on Monday.
But the bigger story was the company's announcement that it would add two new directors to its board after activist investor Elliott Investment Management became one of its largest shareholders. Veteran med-tech executives John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison were appointed, the company said.
Medtronic stock dropped over 3% in premarket trading.
For the quarter, the company posted adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share, beating analysts' estimates for $1.23, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Revenue came in at $8.6 billion, above Wall Street's forecast of $8.4 billion.
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Home Depot slightly misses Wall Street's mark in Q2 earnings, reiterates guidance
Home Depot (HD) released its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday.
Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Brooke DiPalma looks at the latest from the retail giant and how the US housing slump has impacted its bottom line.
Read more here.
China's Xpeng expects quarterly revenue to double on strong demand for its EVs
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng (XPEV) on Tuesday forecast third-quarter revenue would double. The company is betting on surging deliveries of its cars despite challenging economic conditions.
The group's stock rose 0.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday.
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Xiaomi's revenue rises 31% after second EV fires up consumers
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Palo Alto Networks stock pops on healthy earnings growth, guidance
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock shot up 6% after hours after the company reported solid earnings and margin growth in its fiscal fourth quarter.
The cybersecurity firm reported $2.54 billion in revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter (a 16% increase) and earnings per share of $0.95. Wall Street analysts expected revenue of $2.50 billion and earnings of $0.89 per share, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Shares of Palo Alto Networks are off by 10% over the past month due to a drawdown following the company's $25 billion acquisition of identity security solutions provider CyberArk. But guidance for full-year adjusted EPS of $3.75 to $3.85 also came in above expectations amid the deal.
"Cybersecurity is a clear 2nd/3rd derivative play on the AI Revolution with PANW in the driver's seat to gain market/mind share in the cybersecurity landscape," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote in a note ahead of earnings. Ives added, "the continued shift to the cloud [is] putting the company in a strong position to accelerate deal flow as more strategic enterprise AI projects take hold over the coming year."
Goldman's Kostin says S&P 500 earnings surge past expectations
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Walmart, Target quarterly results on deck next week
The focus turns to retailers next week as heavyweights Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Lowe's (LOW), and Home Depot (HD) report results.
Investors will be listening for changes in consumer behavior as tariffs and inflation remain top concerns for households.
Earlier this earnings season, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy noted that the company wasn't seeing diminishing demand or meaningful price increases. Similarly, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said consumer spending remains healthy.
However, recent data showed retail sales rose by less than expected in July. And some companies, particularly fast-casual restaurants, noted their customers were pulling back.
With that mixed picture in the backdrop, the earnings calendar next week should provide additional insights from some of the big brands Americans shop. Here's what's on deck:
Monday
Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Blink Charging (BLNK)
Tuesday
Home Depot, Xpeng (XPEV), Medtronic (MDT), La-Z-Boy (LZB), Toll Brothers (TOL)
Wednesday
Target, Lowe's, Baidu (BIDU), TJX Companies (TJX), Estée Lauder (EL)
Thursday
Walmart, Intuit (INTU), Zoom Communications (ZM), Workday (WDAY), Ross Stores (ROST)
Friday
BJ's Wholesale (BJ)
With Nvidia's Q2 earnings in sight, Trump deal could boost outlook
Nvidia's (NVDA) deal with President Trump to give the US government a 15% cut of H20 chip revenue in China adds an interesting wrinkle to the company's earnings. China has responded by urging companies not to use the chips.
Yahoo Finance's Daniel Howley writes that the payment, which could face legal challenges, won't show up in Nvidia's Q2 report but could boost its Q3 outlook if the administration moves quickly.
Howley notes:
Read more here.
McGraw Hill posts profitable quarter in first post-IPO earnings report
McGraw Hill (MH) stock gained 2% after reporting its first quarterly results since going public.
It traded around $13.61 on Thursday afternoon. In July, shares opened at $17 apiece in the company's IPO.
Total revenue increased 2.4% year over year to $535.7 million. The education solutions company also swung to a $0.5 million profit, compared to its $9.4 million loss a year ago.
Market share gains, enrollment, and continued demand for digital learning solutions fueled the higher education business, which saw revenue jump 14.1% year over year. Revenue for the K-12 segment, however, declined 1.4%. These two business units make up the bulk of McGraw Hill's business.
The smaller international business noted weakness, with an 11.7% decrease in revenue, while sales in the global professional business held steady.
For 2026, McGraw Hill sees revenue in a range of $1.98 billion to $2.04 billion.
Listen to the earnings call here.
Quantum Computing stock slips as losses accelerate
Quantum Computing (QUBT) CEO Yuping Huang said that the company continued to make progress in growing commercial traction in the second quarter, but the industry is still focused on reaching technology milestones.
Second quarter revenue totaled approximately $61,000, compared to $183,000 in the same period a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $36.5 million, or $0.26 per share. In Q2 2024, Quantum Computing posted a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.06 per share.
Quantum Computing stock fell 2.3% after hours in what's been a whipsaw year for quantum stocks. In June, the stock spiked 25% in one day after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said quantum computing "is reaching an inflection point."
But the industry is still in its infancy. The other big quantum player, Rigetti Computing (RGTI), reported a technology breakthrough in its recent results but also big losses.
"We are talking of a market that's hundreds of billions of dollars a decade or two from now," Rigetti CEO Subodh Kulkarni told Market Domination Overtime. "But right now, we are clearly in the R&D stage. We clearly need to perfect the technology to get to that big milestone in about four years, which we call quantum advantage."
Read more about quantum computing here.
Applied Materials stock sinks as policy uncertainty weighs on Q4 guidance
Applied Materials (AMAT) recorded an earnings beat for the July quarter but said that the "dynamic" policy environment is creating uncertainty for the business. That led the chip equipment maker to issue a revenue forecast of $6.7 billion for the fourth quarter, below what the Street was expecting.
'We are expecting a decline in revenue in the fourth quarter driven by both digestion of capacity in China and nonlinear demand from leading-edge customers given market concentration and fab timing,' CFO Brice Hill said. 'We are navigating and adapting to the near-term uncertainties by leveraging our robust supply chain, global manufacturing footprint and deep customer relationships.'
The company, whose clients include Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel, posted record revenue of $7.30 billion in Q3, up 8% year over year, surpassing estimates for $7.2 billion. Earnings per share of $2.48 also beat estimates by $0.12.
Applied Materials stock fell 11% in after-hours trading.
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Earnings and revenue beats lift Dillard's stock
Dillard's (DDS) stock rose 7% on Thursday after the department store chain reported revenue and profit beats for the quarter.
Net income fell to $72.8 million compared to $74.5 million a year ago, but earnings per share rose $0.07 year over year after the Arkansas-based company bought back stock.
Revenue of $1.53 billion beat Wall Street estimates of $1.52 billion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Earnings per share of $4.66 also topped estimates of $4.00 per share.
Total retail sales were flat, with strength in juniors' and children's apparel as well as ladies' accessories and lingerie. The weakest performing category was home and furniture.
Other major retailers, including Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Macy's (M), will report second quarter results in the coming weeks, providing a more in-depth look into consumer spending habits.
Dillard's stock is up 23% year to date. It has climbed 78% since its April 8 low.
Advance Auto Parts stock sinks 14% on gloomy financial outlook
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) stock sank 14% on Thursday morning after issuing a downbeat profit forecast.
The Raleigh, N.C.-based company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates but lowered its full-year earnings per share outlook to $1.20-$2.20 from its previous range of $1.50-$2.50. Advance Auto Parts attributed this change to a higher net interest expense related to its recent senior notes offering.
In the earnings call, executives noted that approximately 40% of the company's cost of goods is exposed to tariffs at a blended rate of 30%.
During the quarter, Advance Auto Parts saw lower transactions but higher tickets, as prices increased by 2%. The company noted that its competitors are also raising prices in a similar fashion.
"If you look at the maybe lower to mid-income cohorts, they are more pressured than others right now," CFO Ryan Grimsland said about the price impacts of tariffs. "The wages aren't necessarily fully keeping up with some of the inflation that's in there. And so there are trade-offs that they're making. And we're still seeing that. It'd be interesting to see how that plays out in the back half of the year."
China's JD.com tops quarterly revenue estimates on steady e-commerce demand
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com (JD) rose 1% in premarket trading after the company beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, highlighting robust shopping traffic. However, profits halved year over year.
Total revenue rose 22.4% to 356.66 billion yuan ($49.73 billion) during the second quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 331.63 billion yuan.
Profit fell by more than 50% to 6.2 billion yuan ($864 million) from 12.6 billion yuan a year earlier as the company invests in new businesses such as food delivery, competing with Meituan (MPNGY) and Alibaba (BABA).
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Tapestry forecasts annual profit below estimates on tariff pain
Tapestry (TPR) stock fell 8% before the bell on Thursday after the Coach handbag maker forecast annual profit below estimates. The company cited higher costs due to tariffs that have hit its margins.
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Lenovo stock drops despite profit beat
Lenono Group LTD., the world's top PC maker, reported better-than-expected profit on PC sales but the stock dropped on worries over its cloud division.
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Deere's third-quarter profit falls, stock drops
(Reuters) – Farm-equipment maker Deere & Co reported a lower third-quarter profit and tightened its annual profit forecast on Thursday, pressured by headwinds from U.S. tariffs and muted demand.
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Deere's net income in the third quarter came in at $1.29 billion, or $4.75 per share, compared with $1.73 billion, or $6.29 per share, a year earlier.
Overall, quarterly sales fell about 9% to $12.02 billion from a year ago.
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Birkenstock beats profit estimates on strong full-price footwear sales
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Toll Brothers beats on earnings, but new orders decline 4%
Toll Brothers (TOL) reported another double beat in its fiscal third quarter, but a slowdown in new orders weighed on the stock, which drifted 1.6% lower after hours.
The homebuilder posted diluted earnings per share of $3.73 on home sale revenue of $2.88 billion. Wall Street analysts were expecting earnings per share of $3.64 on revenue of $2.85 billion.
After a sluggish spring season in the housing market, there have been signs of a resurgence, with housing starts jumping in July. But mortgage rates that have barely budged, ongoing economic uncertainty, and affordability challenges for buyers continue to weigh on the sector.
For the quarter, Toll Brothers noted it had 2,388 units under signed contract, a 4% decline from a year ago. Analysts had expected orders growth.
"The average sales price of new contracts was $1.0 million, up 4.5% year-over-year," CEO Douglas Yearley said in the earnings release. "Contract dollars were flat despite a 4% decline in units. While affordability pressures and uncertain economic conditions persist, we are pleased with the resilience of our luxury business and more affluent customer base."
Toll Brothers (TOL) reported another double beat in its fiscal third quarter, but a slowdown in new orders weighed on the stock, which drifted 1.6% lower after hours.
The homebuilder posted diluted earnings per share of $3.73 on home sale revenue of $2.88 billion. Wall Street analysts were expecting earnings per share of $3.64 on revenue of $2.85 billion.
After a sluggish spring season in the housing market, there have been signs of a resurgence, with housing starts jumping in July. But mortgage rates that have barely budged, ongoing economic uncertainty, and affordability challenges for buyers continue to weigh on the sector.
For the quarter, Toll Brothers noted it had 2,388 units under signed contract, a 4% decline from a year ago. Analysts had expected orders growth.
"The average sales price of new contracts was $1.0 million, up 4.5% year-over-year," CEO Douglas Yearley said in the earnings release. "Contract dollars were flat despite a 4% decline in units. While affordability pressures and uncertain economic conditions persist, we are pleased with the resilience of our luxury business and more affluent customer base."
La-Z-Boy stock drops on soft earnings and guidance
La-Z-Boy stock (LZB) dropped 16% after hours after the company missed earnings estimates and navigated "soft industry demand."
Overall, comparable sales dropped 1% to $492 million from a year ago. Sales in the furniture retailer's wholesale segment increased 1%, and retail sales rose 5%, but they were offset by weakness in the Joybird brand, which saw sales decline 14%.
La-Z-Boy reported diluted earnings per share of $0.44, compared to $0.61 per share a year ago. The Street was looking for earnings of $0.52 per share.
La-Z-Boy's guidance also came in lighter than expected. It expects sales in the range of $510 million to $530 million in the fiscal second quarter. Wall Street was looking for $532 million, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
La-Z-Boy stock (LZB) dropped 16% after hours after the company missed earnings estimates and navigated "soft industry demand."
Overall, comparable sales dropped 1% to $492 million from a year ago. Sales in the furniture retailer's wholesale segment increased 1%, and retail sales rose 5%, but they were offset by weakness in the Joybird brand, which saw sales decline 14%.
La-Z-Boy reported diluted earnings per share of $0.44, compared to $0.61 per share a year ago. The Street was looking for earnings of $0.52 per share.
La-Z-Boy's guidance also came in lighter than expected. It expects sales in the range of $510 million to $530 million in the fiscal second quarter. Wall Street was looking for $532 million, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Medtronic appoints 2 new board members, posts Q1 beat
Irish medical device maker Medtronic (MDT) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal first quarter on Monday.
But the bigger story was the company's announcement that it would add two new directors to its board after activist investor Elliott Investment Management became one of its largest shareholders. Veteran med-tech executives John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison were appointed, the company said.
Medtronic stock dropped over 3% in premarket trading.
For the quarter, the company posted adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share, beating analysts' estimates for $1.23, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Revenue came in at $8.6 billion, above Wall Street's forecast of $8.4 billion.
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Irish medical device maker Medtronic (MDT) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal first quarter on Monday.
But the bigger story was the company's announcement that it would add two new directors to its board after activist investor Elliott Investment Management became one of its largest shareholders. Veteran med-tech executives John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison were appointed, the company said.
Medtronic stock dropped over 3% in premarket trading.
For the quarter, the company posted adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share, beating analysts' estimates for $1.23, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Revenue came in at $8.6 billion, above Wall Street's forecast of $8.4 billion.
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Home Depot slightly misses Wall Street's mark in Q2 earnings, reiterates guidance
Home Depot (HD) released its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday.
Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Brooke DiPalma looks at the latest from the retail giant and how the US housing slump has impacted its bottom line.
Read more here.
Home Depot (HD) released its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday.
Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Brooke DiPalma looks at the latest from the retail giant and how the US housing slump has impacted its bottom line.
Read more here.
China's Xpeng expects quarterly revenue to double on strong demand for its EVs
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng (XPEV) on Tuesday forecast third-quarter revenue would double. The company is betting on surging deliveries of its cars despite challenging economic conditions.
The group's stock rose 0.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday.
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng (XPEV) on Tuesday forecast third-quarter revenue would double. The company is betting on surging deliveries of its cars despite challenging economic conditions.
The group's stock rose 0.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday.
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Xiaomi's revenue rises 31% after second EV fires up consumers
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Palo Alto Networks stock pops on healthy earnings growth, guidance
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock shot up 6% after hours after the company reported solid earnings and margin growth in its fiscal fourth quarter.
The cybersecurity firm reported $2.54 billion in revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter (a 16% increase) and earnings per share of $0.95. Wall Street analysts expected revenue of $2.50 billion and earnings of $0.89 per share, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Shares of Palo Alto Networks are off by 10% over the past month due to a drawdown following the company's $25 billion acquisition of identity security solutions provider CyberArk. But guidance for full-year adjusted EPS of $3.75 to $3.85 also came in above expectations amid the deal.
"Cybersecurity is a clear 2nd/3rd derivative play on the AI Revolution with PANW in the driver's seat to gain market/mind share in the cybersecurity landscape," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote in a note ahead of earnings. Ives added, "the continued shift to the cloud [is] putting the company in a strong position to accelerate deal flow as more strategic enterprise AI projects take hold over the coming year."
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock shot up 6% after hours after the company reported solid earnings and margin growth in its fiscal fourth quarter.
The cybersecurity firm reported $2.54 billion in revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter (a 16% increase) and earnings per share of $0.95. Wall Street analysts expected revenue of $2.50 billion and earnings of $0.89 per share, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Shares of Palo Alto Networks are off by 10% over the past month due to a drawdown following the company's $25 billion acquisition of identity security solutions provider CyberArk. But guidance for full-year adjusted EPS of $3.75 to $3.85 also came in above expectations amid the deal.
"Cybersecurity is a clear 2nd/3rd derivative play on the AI Revolution with PANW in the driver's seat to gain market/mind share in the cybersecurity landscape," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote in a note ahead of earnings. Ives added, "the continued shift to the cloud [is] putting the company in a strong position to accelerate deal flow as more strategic enterprise AI projects take hold over the coming year."
Goldman's Kostin says S&P 500 earnings surge past expectations
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Walmart, Target quarterly results on deck next week
The focus turns to retailers next week as heavyweights Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Lowe's (LOW), and Home Depot (HD) report results.
Investors will be listening for changes in consumer behavior as tariffs and inflation remain top concerns for households.
Earlier this earnings season, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy noted that the company wasn't seeing diminishing demand or meaningful price increases. Similarly, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said consumer spending remains healthy.
However, recent data showed retail sales rose by less than expected in July. And some companies, particularly fast-casual restaurants, noted their customers were pulling back.
With that mixed picture in the backdrop, the earnings calendar next week should provide additional insights from some of the big brands Americans shop. Here's what's on deck:
Monday
Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Blink Charging (BLNK)
Tuesday
Home Depot, Xpeng (XPEV), Medtronic (MDT), La-Z-Boy (LZB), Toll Brothers (TOL)
Wednesday
Target, Lowe's, Baidu (BIDU), TJX Companies (TJX), Estée Lauder (EL)
Thursday
Walmart, Intuit (INTU), Zoom Communications (ZM), Workday (WDAY), Ross Stores (ROST)
Friday
BJ's Wholesale (BJ)
The focus turns to retailers next week as heavyweights Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Lowe's (LOW), and Home Depot (HD) report results.
Investors will be listening for changes in consumer behavior as tariffs and inflation remain top concerns for households.
Earlier this earnings season, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy noted that the company wasn't seeing diminishing demand or meaningful price increases. Similarly, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said consumer spending remains healthy.
However, recent data showed retail sales rose by less than expected in July. And some companies, particularly fast-casual restaurants, noted their customers were pulling back.
With that mixed picture in the backdrop, the earnings calendar next week should provide additional insights from some of the big brands Americans shop. Here's what's on deck:
Monday
Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Blink Charging (BLNK)
Tuesday
Home Depot, Xpeng (XPEV), Medtronic (MDT), La-Z-Boy (LZB), Toll Brothers (TOL)
Wednesday
Target, Lowe's, Baidu (BIDU), TJX Companies (TJX), Estée Lauder (EL)
Thursday
Walmart, Intuit (INTU), Zoom Communications (ZM), Workday (WDAY), Ross Stores (ROST)
Friday
BJ's Wholesale (BJ)
With Nvidia's Q2 earnings in sight, Trump deal could boost outlook
Nvidia's (NVDA) deal with President Trump to give the US government a 15% cut of H20 chip revenue in China adds an interesting wrinkle to the company's earnings. China has responded by urging companies not to use the chips.
Yahoo Finance's Daniel Howley writes that the payment, which could face legal challenges, won't show up in Nvidia's Q2 report but could boost its Q3 outlook if the administration moves quickly.
Howley notes:
Read more here.
Nvidia's (NVDA) deal with President Trump to give the US government a 15% cut of H20 chip revenue in China adds an interesting wrinkle to the company's earnings. China has responded by urging companies not to use the chips.
Yahoo Finance's Daniel Howley writes that the payment, which could face legal challenges, won't show up in Nvidia's Q2 report but could boost its Q3 outlook if the administration moves quickly.
Howley notes:
Read more here.
McGraw Hill posts profitable quarter in first post-IPO earnings report
McGraw Hill (MH) stock gained 2% after reporting its first quarterly results since going public.
It traded around $13.61 on Thursday afternoon. In July, shares opened at $17 apiece in the company's IPO.
Total revenue increased 2.4% year over year to $535.7 million. The education solutions company also swung to a $0.5 million profit, compared to its $9.4 million loss a year ago.
Market share gains, enrollment, and continued demand for digital learning solutions fueled the higher education business, which saw revenue jump 14.1% year over year. Revenue for the K-12 segment, however, declined 1.4%. These two business units make up the bulk of McGraw Hill's business.
The smaller international business noted weakness, with an 11.7% decrease in revenue, while sales in the global professional business held steady.
For 2026, McGraw Hill sees revenue in a range of $1.98 billion to $2.04 billion.
Listen to the earnings call here.
McGraw Hill (MH) stock gained 2% after reporting its first quarterly results since going public.
It traded around $13.61 on Thursday afternoon. In July, shares opened at $17 apiece in the company's IPO.
Total revenue increased 2.4% year over year to $535.7 million. The education solutions company also swung to a $0.5 million profit, compared to its $9.4 million loss a year ago.
Market share gains, enrollment, and continued demand for digital learning solutions fueled the higher education business, which saw revenue jump 14.1% year over year. Revenue for the K-12 segment, however, declined 1.4%. These two business units make up the bulk of McGraw Hill's business.
The smaller international business noted weakness, with an 11.7% decrease in revenue, while sales in the global professional business held steady.
For 2026, McGraw Hill sees revenue in a range of $1.98 billion to $2.04 billion.
Listen to the earnings call here.
Quantum Computing stock slips as losses accelerate
Quantum Computing (QUBT) CEO Yuping Huang said that the company continued to make progress in growing commercial traction in the second quarter, but the industry is still focused on reaching technology milestones.
Second quarter revenue totaled approximately $61,000, compared to $183,000 in the same period a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $36.5 million, or $0.26 per share. In Q2 2024, Quantum Computing posted a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.06 per share.
Quantum Computing stock fell 2.3% after hours in what's been a whipsaw year for quantum stocks. In June, the stock spiked 25% in one day after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said quantum computing "is reaching an inflection point."
But the industry is still in its infancy. The other big quantum player, Rigetti Computing (RGTI), reported a technology breakthrough in its recent results but also big losses.
"We are talking of a market that's hundreds of billions of dollars a decade or two from now," Rigetti CEO Subodh Kulkarni told Market Domination Overtime. "But right now, we are clearly in the R&D stage. We clearly need to perfect the technology to get to that big milestone in about four years, which we call quantum advantage."
Read more about quantum computing here.
Quantum Computing (QUBT) CEO Yuping Huang said that the company continued to make progress in growing commercial traction in the second quarter, but the industry is still focused on reaching technology milestones.
Second quarter revenue totaled approximately $61,000, compared to $183,000 in the same period a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $36.5 million, or $0.26 per share. In Q2 2024, Quantum Computing posted a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.06 per share.
Quantum Computing stock fell 2.3% after hours in what's been a whipsaw year for quantum stocks. In June, the stock spiked 25% in one day after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said quantum computing "is reaching an inflection point."
But the industry is still in its infancy. The other big quantum player, Rigetti Computing (RGTI), reported a technology breakthrough in its recent results but also big losses.
"We are talking of a market that's hundreds of billions of dollars a decade or two from now," Rigetti CEO Subodh Kulkarni told Market Domination Overtime. "But right now, we are clearly in the R&D stage. We clearly need to perfect the technology to get to that big milestone in about four years, which we call quantum advantage."
Read more about quantum computing here.
Applied Materials stock sinks as policy uncertainty weighs on Q4 guidance
Applied Materials (AMAT) recorded an earnings beat for the July quarter but said that the "dynamic" policy environment is creating uncertainty for the business. That led the chip equipment maker to issue a revenue forecast of $6.7 billion for the fourth quarter, below what the Street was expecting.
'We are expecting a decline in revenue in the fourth quarter driven by both digestion of capacity in China and nonlinear demand from leading-edge customers given market concentration and fab timing,' CFO Brice Hill said. 'We are navigating and adapting to the near-term uncertainties by leveraging our robust supply chain, global manufacturing footprint and deep customer relationships.'
The company, whose clients include Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel, posted record revenue of $7.30 billion in Q3, up 8% year over year, surpassing estimates for $7.2 billion. Earnings per share of $2.48 also beat estimates by $0.12.
Applied Materials stock fell 11% in after-hours trading.
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Applied Materials (AMAT) recorded an earnings beat for the July quarter but said that the "dynamic" policy environment is creating uncertainty for the business. That led the chip equipment maker to issue a revenue forecast of $6.7 billion for the fourth quarter, below what the Street was expecting.
'We are expecting a decline in revenue in the fourth quarter driven by both digestion of capacity in China and nonlinear demand from leading-edge customers given market concentration and fab timing,' CFO Brice Hill said. 'We are navigating and adapting to the near-term uncertainties by leveraging our robust supply chain, global manufacturing footprint and deep customer relationships.'
The company, whose clients include Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel, posted record revenue of $7.30 billion in Q3, up 8% year over year, surpassing estimates for $7.2 billion. Earnings per share of $2.48 also beat estimates by $0.12.
Applied Materials stock fell 11% in after-hours trading.
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Earnings and revenue beats lift Dillard's stock
Dillard's (DDS) stock rose 7% on Thursday after the department store chain reported revenue and profit beats for the quarter.
Net income fell to $72.8 million compared to $74.5 million a year ago, but earnings per share rose $0.07 year over year after the Arkansas-based company bought back stock.
Revenue of $1.53 billion beat Wall Street estimates of $1.52 billion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Earnings per share of $4.66 also topped estimates of $4.00 per share.
Total retail sales were flat, with strength in juniors' and children's apparel as well as ladies' accessories and lingerie. The weakest performing category was home and furniture.
Other major retailers, including Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Macy's (M), will report second quarter results in the coming weeks, providing a more in-depth look into consumer spending habits.
Dillard's stock is up 23% year to date. It has climbed 78% since its April 8 low.
Dillard's (DDS) stock rose 7% on Thursday after the department store chain reported revenue and profit beats for the quarter.
Net income fell to $72.8 million compared to $74.5 million a year ago, but earnings per share rose $0.07 year over year after the Arkansas-based company bought back stock.
Revenue of $1.53 billion beat Wall Street estimates of $1.52 billion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Earnings per share of $4.66 also topped estimates of $4.00 per share.
Total retail sales were flat, with strength in juniors' and children's apparel as well as ladies' accessories and lingerie. The weakest performing category was home and furniture.
Other major retailers, including Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Macy's (M), will report second quarter results in the coming weeks, providing a more in-depth look into consumer spending habits.
Dillard's stock is up 23% year to date. It has climbed 78% since its April 8 low.
Advance Auto Parts stock sinks 14% on gloomy financial outlook
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) stock sank 14% on Thursday morning after issuing a downbeat profit forecast.
The Raleigh, N.C.-based company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates but lowered its full-year earnings per share outlook to $1.20-$2.20 from its previous range of $1.50-$2.50. Advance Auto Parts attributed this change to a higher net interest expense related to its recent senior notes offering.
In the earnings call, executives noted that approximately 40% of the company's cost of goods is exposed to tariffs at a blended rate of 30%.
During the quarter, Advance Auto Parts saw lower transactions but higher tickets, as prices increased by 2%. The company noted that its competitors are also raising prices in a similar fashion.
"If you look at the maybe lower to mid-income cohorts, they are more pressured than others right now," CFO Ryan Grimsland said about the price impacts of tariffs. "The wages aren't necessarily fully keeping up with some of the inflation that's in there. And so there are trade-offs that they're making. And we're still seeing that. It'd be interesting to see how that plays out in the back half of the year."
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) stock sank 14% on Thursday morning after issuing a downbeat profit forecast.
The Raleigh, N.C.-based company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates but lowered its full-year earnings per share outlook to $1.20-$2.20 from its previous range of $1.50-$2.50. Advance Auto Parts attributed this change to a higher net interest expense related to its recent senior notes offering.
In the earnings call, executives noted that approximately 40% of the company's cost of goods is exposed to tariffs at a blended rate of 30%.
During the quarter, Advance Auto Parts saw lower transactions but higher tickets, as prices increased by 2%. The company noted that its competitors are also raising prices in a similar fashion.
"If you look at the maybe lower to mid-income cohorts, they are more pressured than others right now," CFO Ryan Grimsland said about the price impacts of tariffs. "The wages aren't necessarily fully keeping up with some of the inflation that's in there. And so there are trade-offs that they're making. And we're still seeing that. It'd be interesting to see how that plays out in the back half of the year."
China's JD.com tops quarterly revenue estimates on steady e-commerce demand
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com (JD) rose 1% in premarket trading after the company beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, highlighting robust shopping traffic. However, profits halved year over year.
Total revenue rose 22.4% to 356.66 billion yuan ($49.73 billion) during the second quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 331.63 billion yuan.
Profit fell by more than 50% to 6.2 billion yuan ($864 million) from 12.6 billion yuan a year earlier as the company invests in new businesses such as food delivery, competing with Meituan (MPNGY) and Alibaba (BABA).
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Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com (JD) rose 1% in premarket trading after the company beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, highlighting robust shopping traffic. However, profits halved year over year.
Total revenue rose 22.4% to 356.66 billion yuan ($49.73 billion) during the second quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 331.63 billion yuan.
Profit fell by more than 50% to 6.2 billion yuan ($864 million) from 12.6 billion yuan a year earlier as the company invests in new businesses such as food delivery, competing with Meituan (MPNGY) and Alibaba (BABA).
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Tapestry forecasts annual profit below estimates on tariff pain
Tapestry (TPR) stock fell 8% before the bell on Thursday after the Coach handbag maker forecast annual profit below estimates. The company cited higher costs due to tariffs that have hit its margins.
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Tapestry (TPR) stock fell 8% before the bell on Thursday after the Coach handbag maker forecast annual profit below estimates. The company cited higher costs due to tariffs that have hit its margins.
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Lenovo stock drops despite profit beat
Lenono Group LTD., the world's top PC maker, reported better-than-expected profit on PC sales but the stock dropped on worries over its cloud division.
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Lenono Group LTD., the world's top PC maker, reported better-than-expected profit on PC sales but the stock dropped on worries over its cloud division.
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Deere's third-quarter profit falls, stock drops
(Reuters) – Farm-equipment maker Deere & Co reported a lower third-quarter profit and tightened its annual profit forecast on Thursday, pressured by headwinds from U.S. tariffs and muted demand.
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Deere's net income in the third quarter came in at $1.29 billion, or $4.75 per share, compared with $1.73 billion, or $6.29 per share, a year earlier.
Overall, quarterly sales fell about 9% to $12.02 billion from a year ago.
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(Reuters) – Farm-equipment maker Deere & Co reported a lower third-quarter profit and tightened its annual profit forecast on Thursday, pressured by headwinds from U.S. tariffs and muted demand.
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Deere's net income in the third quarter came in at $1.29 billion, or $4.75 per share, compared with $1.73 billion, or $6.29 per share, a year earlier.
Overall, quarterly sales fell about 9% to $12.02 billion from a year ago.
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Birkenstock beats profit estimates on strong full-price footwear sales
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