Earnings
Quarterly results, guidance and margins, and the numbers companies would rather you skimmed.
BAT lifts earnings forecast on Velo pouches and US strength, but shares slip
British American Tobacco raised its full-year earnings outlook after a strong first half, driven by Velo nicotine pouches and US performance
Wacker Chemie cuts sales outlook but lifts 2026 profit target
German chemicals group Wacker Chemie cut its full-year sales growth outlook as weak demand from autos and construction persisted. However, a
Anglo American's restructuring cuts first-half loss by half, dividend raised
Anglo American halved its first-half loss to $858 million and raised its interim dividend, signaling progress in its restructuring. The mine
Stellantis North America turnaround boosts Q2 cash flow to €1 billion
Stellantis posted a long-awaited improvement in North America, with regional revenue up 32% and industrial free cash flow hitting €1 billion
BBVA profit rises 11.4% on Mexico strength and lending income boost
BBVA's second-quarter profit climbed 11.4%, fueled by strong performance in Mexico and higher lending income. The results highlight the bank
AB InBev beats Q2 forecasts as World Cup demand boosts beer volumes
AB InBev beat Q2 expectations as its global brands Corona, Stella Artois, and Michelob Ultra grew 17-21% outside their home markets. The bre
Prysmian lifts profit forecast as data center demand fuels cable sales
Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, raised its full-year profit forecast after second-quarter results beat expectations. The company
Schneider Electric raises 2026 profit target on data center boom, flags currency hit
Schneider Electric raised its 2026 profit growth forecast to 14%-19% as data center demand surges. The company also flagged a €400-500 milli
ArcelorMittal beats Q2 forecasts as EU trade protections boost European steel demand
ArcelorMittal beat second-quarter earnings expectations, reporting core earnings of $2.06 billion. The steelmaker says Europe's steel market
Microsoft earnings shine, Meta mixed as Fed holds rates steady
Microsoft reported a strong quarter driven by cloud growth, while Meta's results were more uneven. The Federal Reserve held interest rates s
French firms raise 2026 targets as ADP tempers airport traffic growth outlook
Several French companies, including BIC and Carmila, raised their 2026 targets, while Airbus reaffirmed its delivery forecast. However, Aéro
Advantest surges 12% on 93.8% profit jump as Japan's chip gear makers shine
Advantest shares surged 12% after the chip-test equipment maker reported a 93.8% jump in net income and raised its long-term outlook. In con