[REVISION HISTORY]

US corporate earnings Q2‑Q3 2026

Updated 4 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-08-05 02:23 UTC → 2026-08-05 02:23 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. Shares~~ $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.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.