Week of August 3–7, 2026

Earnings Week Aug 3–7: Palantir, Marriott, Grab

Grab delivered a staggering 500% earnings surprise, dwarfing the $0.01 estimate with $0.06 actual EPS. Palantir, Marriott and several others also beat expectations, driving a strong beat rate of 80% this week.

20 reporters 16 beats 4 misses 80% beat rate
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  1. The Week At A Glance
  2. Earnings Scorecard
  3. Companies to Watch
  4. Key Themes
  5. What to Watch Next Week
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. Next Week's Key Earnings

The Week At A Glance

80%
beat EPS estimates (16 of 20)
+1.9%
average stock reaction (19 stocks)
7 of 15
beats still fell
3 of 4
misses still rose
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Earnings Scorecard

CompanyTickerTimeEPS EstEPS ActualResultStockWatch
Palantir Technologies Inc.PLTRTBD$0.28$0.31✓ Beat+32.2%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group IncMUFGTBD$0.35$0.45✓ Beat-2.8%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedVRTXTBD$4.15$4.20✓ Beat+0.3%
Marriott InternationalMARTBD$3.06$3.19✓ Beat-7.4%
Williams Companies, Inc. (The)WMBTBD$0.52$0.50✗ Miss0.0%
ONEOK, Inc.OKETBD$1.39$1.53✓ Beat-3.5%
Diamondback Energy, Inc.FANGTBD$5.96$6.48✓ Beat-5.5%
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.TKOTBD$1.63$1.34✗ Miss+1.5%
ON Semiconductor CorporationONTBD$0.72$0.74✓ Beat-1.0%
EchoStar CorporationECHOTBD($0.29)$0.19✓ Beat—
SBA Communications CorporationSBACTBD$2.76$3.03✓ Beat+3.8%
Tyson Foods, Inc.TSNTBD$1.03$0.99✗ Miss+1.3%
Viper Energy, Inc. VNOMTBD$0.73$0.76✓ Beat-5.1%
CNH Industrial N.V.CNHTBD$0.11$0.13✓ Beat+9.5%
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plcJAZZTBD$5.06$4.89✗ Miss+3.5%
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.STRLTBD$5$5.60✓ Beat-9.2%
CNA Financial CorporationCNATBD$1.04$1.19✓ Beat+0.9%
BWX Technologies, Inc.BWXTTBD$1.01$1.07✓ Beat+2.2%
Grab Holdings LimitedGRABTBD$0.01$0.06✓ Beat+6.3%
Clorox Company (The)CLXTBD$1.64$1.66✓ Beat+9.6%

This week’s earnings calendar packed a punch, highlighted by Grab Holdings posting a mind‑blowing 500% EPS surprise, turning a modest $0.01 forecast into a $0.06 actual. The Southeast Asian ride‑hailing giant led an 80% beat rate (16 of 20) that set the tone for a bullish earnings environment.

Companies to Watch

Grab Holdings (GRAB)

Grab’s 500% EPS surprise eclipsed expectations and underscored the rapid monetization of its platform across Southeast Asia. The result sparked a sharp rally in the stock and raised questions about whether the company can sustain such growth as it expands into fintech and logistics.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

Palantir posted a modest beat, delivering $0.31 versus $0.28 estimates, reinforcing confidence in its government and commercial data‑analytics pipeline. Investors are watching upcoming contract wins that could power next‑quarter momentum.

Marriott International (MAR)

Marriott beat with $3.19 EPS, beating the $3.06 forecast, driven by strong overseas travel demand and higher RevPAR. The hotel chain’s earnings suggest a resilient post‑pandemic recovery, especially in Asia‑Pacific markets.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)

MUFG delivered a 28.57% EPS beat, posting $0.45 against a $0.35 estimate, highlighting robust loan growth and fee income in Japan’s stable banking environment.

Key Themes

  • Tech and fintech leaders dominated, with Grab’s explosive beat and Palantir’s steady performance signaling sector momentum.
  • Energy and industrial firms showed mixed results; Diamondback and ONEOK beat, while Tyson and TKO missed, reflecting commodity price volatility.
  • Financials and insurance performed well, led by MUFG and CNA Financial, indicating resilient credit conditions.

What to Watch Next Week

Investors should keep an eye on upcoming reports from Cisco Systems (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT), Brookfield Corporation (BN), Lumentum Holdings (LITE), Nu Holdings (NU) and Barrick Mining (B) as they could shape market direction heading into September.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Grab beat Q2 2026 earnings?

Yes. Grab reported $0.06 EPS versus the $0.01 estimate, a 500% surprise that marked a strong beat for the quarter.

Did Palantir beat Q2 2026 earnings?

Palantir posted $0.31 EPS against an estimate of $0.28, delivering a 10.71% beat for the quarter.

Did Marriott beat Q2 2026 earnings?

Marriott reported $3.19 EPS, surpassing the $3.06 forecast and earning a 4.25% beat.

Did Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group beat Q2 2026 earnings?

MUFG delivered $0.45 EPS versus the $0.35 estimate, a 28.57% beat for the quarter.

Did EchoStar beat Q2 2026 earnings?

EchoStar posted $0.19 EPS compared with a negative $0.29 estimate, resulting in a 165.52% beat.

Did Tyson Foods miss Q2 2026 earnings?

Tyson Foods reported $0.99 EPS, below the $1.03 estimate, marking a 3.88% miss.

📅 Next Week's Key Earnings

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