Week of August 17–21, 2026
Earnings Week Aug 17–21: Home Depot, Baidu, Klarna
Home Depot led the pack with a $4.92 EPS beat, while Baidu stumbled at $0.77 and Klarna posted an unexpected positive EPS of $0.01. Our recap covers 20 companies, 15 beats and 5 misses, plus key themes and next‑week outlook.
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The Week At A Glance
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Earnings Scorecard
| Company | Ticker | Time | EPS Est | EPS Actual | Result | Stock | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 XP Inc. | XP | TBD | $0.51 | $0.53 | ✓ Beat | +0.1% | |
 H World Group Limited | HTHT | TBD | $0.65 | $0.70 | ✓ Beat | +9.6% | |
 Fabrinet | FN | TBD | $3.69 | $3.92 | ✓ Beat | -15.4% | |
 Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. | EMAT | TBD | ($0.03) | ($0.02) | ✓ Beat | — | |
 Flexsteel Industries, Inc. | FLXS | TBD | $1.15 | $1.33 | ✓ Beat | +4.6% | |
 Duos Technologies Group, Inc. | DUOT | TBD | ($0.02) | ($0.13) | ✗ Miss | +27.2% | |
 BitFuFu Inc. | FUFU | TBD | ($0.01) | ($0.02) | ✗ Miss | -11.0% | |
 XCF Global, Inc. | SAFX | TBD | ($0.05) | ($0.04) | ✓ Beat | -4.6% | |
 DocGo Inc. | DCGO | TBD | ($0.04) | $0.16 | ✓ Beat | -28.8% | |
 Home Depot, Inc. (The) | HD | TBD | $4.71 | $4.92 | ✓ Beat | +1.9% | |
 Keysight Technologies Inc. | KEYS | TBD | $2.16 | $2.82 | ✓ Beat | -11.5% | |
 Baidu, Inc. | BIDU | TBD | $1.19 | $0.77 | ✗ Miss | -10.8% | |
 Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. | SQM | TBD | $2.03 | $2.31 | ✓ Beat | +0.4% | |
 Amer Sports, Inc. | AS | TBD | $0.11 | $0.22 | ✓ Beat | +4.5% | |
 Toll Brothers, Inc. | TOL | TBD | $2.90 | $2.97 | ✓ Beat | +2.2% | |
 Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | JKHY | TBD | $1.44 | $1.57 | ✓ Beat | +8.8% | |
 Klarna Group plc | KLAR | TBD | ($0.07) | $0.01 | ✓ Beat | -24.5% | |
 Mercury Systems Inc | MRCY | TBD | $0.20 | $0.18 | ✗ Miss | -10.7% | |
 Corporacion America Airports SA | CAAP | TBD | $0.51 | $0.32 | ✗ Miss | -2.9% | |
 ReNew Energy Global plc | RNW | TBD | $0.12 | $0.17 | ✓ Beat | -0.3% |
The August 17–21 earnings window delivered a clear winner and a clear loser. Home Depot (HD) topped the board with a $4.92 EPS, beating estimates by 4.46%, while Baidu (BIDU) fell short, reporting $0.77 EPS, a 35.29% miss. Across 20 reports, 15 companies beat expectations and 5 missed, underscoring a broadly positive earnings environment.
Companies to Watch
Home Depot (HD)
HD posted a solid 4.46% EPS surprise, reinforcing its position as a resilient consumer‑discretionary leader. The beat was driven by strong demand in home improvement projects and continued market share gains over rivals.
Baidu (BIDU)
BIDU missed expectations, posting a 35.29% EPS shortfall. The decline reflects slower ad revenue growth and heightened competition in AI‑driven search services.
Klarna (KLAR)
Klarna turned a projected loss into a modest profit, delivering a 114.29% surprise. The positive result stems from cost‑cutting measures and improved checkout conversion rates.
Key Themes
- Consumer‑focused retailers like Home Depot continue to outperform despite broader macro concerns.
- Tech‑heavy firms showed mixed results: AI‑related names such as Baidu missed, while fintech Klarna surprised on the upside.
- Energy and materials firms (e.g., RNW, SQM) delivered solid beats, indicating strength in commodity pricing.
What to Watch Next Week
Investors should keep an eye on the heavyweight reports slated for August 26‑27, including NVIDIA (NVDA), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Salesforce (CRM) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TD). These companies span semiconductor, cybersecurity, cloud software and banking sectors, and their outcomes could set the tone for the remainder of the quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Home Depot beat Q2 2026 earnings?
Yes. Home Depot reported $4.92 EPS versus an estimate of $4.71, a 4.46% surprise, confirming a beat.
Did Baidu miss Q2 2026 earnings?
Yes. Baidu posted $0.77 EPS compared with the $1.19 estimate, resulting in a 35.29% miss.
Did Klarna beat Q2 2026 earnings?
Yes. Klarna turned a projected loss of ($0.07) into a $0.01 EPS, beating estimates by 114.29%.
How many companies beat estimates in the week of Aug 17–21 2026?
Fifteen of the twenty reporting companies beat earnings expectations during that week.
Which companies missed earnings in the week of Aug 17–21 2026?
Duos Technologies (DUOT), BitFuFu (FUFU), Baidu (BIDU), Mercury Systems (MRCY) and Corporacion America Airports (CAAP) all missed.
Did Keysight Technologies beat Q2 2026 earnings?
Yes. Keysight reported $2.82 EPS versus a $2.16 estimate, delivering a 30.56% surprise.
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