# US corporate earnings Q2‑Q3 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260803-us-corporate-earnings-q2-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-03T09:28:51.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The U.S. earnings season continued through early August, with companies extending the positive momentum seen in Q2. Emerson Electric, which had raised its FY 2026 outlook after a solid Q2, posted third‑quarter adjusted earnings of $1.71 per share, beating the $1.68 consensus. Revenue rose 7% year‑over‑year to $4.87 billion, surpassing the $4.8 billion forecast, driven by an 11% increase in the software and systems segment and a 23% jump in test‑and‑measurement sales. Automation demand remained strong in North America and Asia, while European sales slipped 1% and the company noted headwinds in the European automotive, packaging and chemical sectors. Emerson reaffirmed its full‑year guidance of $6.55 EPS and $18.9 billion in revenue and added a fourth‑quarter EPS outlook of $1.85; its shares fell about 2.4% in after‑hours trading. Earlier Q2 results for Duke Energy, Ametek, Freshworks and other firms also beat expectations, underscoring a broadly positive earnings trend across U.S. corporations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Emerson Electric Beats Q3 Estimates on Strong Automation Demand

Emerson Electric posted Q3 earnings of $1.71 EPS, revenue $4.87 bn (+7%), with strong automation demand in North America and Asia and a 2.4% post‑earnings share dip.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/segall-bryant-hamill-llc-adjusts-holdings-in-amneal-pharmaceuticals-and-ameresco

### 2026-07-29: US Corporations Report Quarterly Earnings and Outlooks

Amphenol, Axos Financial, ADP and Patrick Industries all released quarterly earnings, with Amphenol’s price target raised to $215, Axos earning $2.53 per share, ADP issuing its FY2026 outlook, and Patrick hint‑

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adp-releases-fy-2026-q3-and-q4-earnings-with-updated-outlook

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