# Global corporate earnings trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-corporate-earnings-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-13T14:12:17.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Global corporations and markets are reporting varied financial results for the 2026 earnings season. Early reports from specific companies in Singapore, South Korea, and Germany showed a mix of sector-specific performance, including significant profit rises in aerospace and semiconductors, alongside declines in the automotive sector.

Broader market analysis indicates strong second-quarter earnings growth across the United States and Europe. In the U.S., a high percentage of S&P 500 companies have exceeded earnings expectations. In Europe, the STOXX 600 is projected to see significant aggregate earnings growth, largely driven by the energy and basic materials sectors amid rising oil prices.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Global markets report strong second-quarter earnings growth

Strong second-quarter earnings are being reported across U.S. and European markets, driven largely by significant profit surges in the energy and materials sectors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-markets-report-strong-second-quarter-earnings-growth

### 2026-08-12: Global corporations report diverse H1 2026 financial results

Global companies report diverse H1 2026 results: ST Engineering and RWE see profit growth, while Kia and DeFi Technologies face declines or missed expectations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-companies-korea-electric-power-and-hmm-report-first-half-2026-earnings

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