Key Economic Events and Corporate Earnings on Thursday, February 5, 2026: Central Bank Decisions, U.S. Macroeconomic Data, and Earnings Reports from Major Public Companies Worldwide.
This Thursday, February 5, 2026, investors are set for a busy day of corporate earnings reports. Major public companies from the U.S., Europe, and other regions will release their financial results for the recent reporting period. Below is a selection of key reports and companies to watch.
U.S. (S&P 500 and Other Large Corporations)
Before the Market Opens (Pre-Market): Early in the morning, several heavyweight firms will release their earnings. The focus will be on oil and gas giants Shell plc and ConocoPhillips, which will report results before trading begins. Additionally, pharmaceutical leader Bristol-Myers Squibb, cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies, insurance group Cigna, confectionery manufacturer Hershey, investment firm KKR, fitness equipment producer Peloton Interactive, and media company Sirius XM will also announce their earnings before the market opens. Among industrial and energy companies, engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. and battery producer Energizer Holdings will publish their quarterly results in the morning. Canadian telecommunications giant BCE Inc. (Bell Canada Enterprises) will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter results at 8:00 AM ET. Moreover, one of the world's largest gold producers, Barrick Gold, will present its full-year results for 2025 and its Q4 report on Thursday morning (the release is expected at 6:00 AM ET).
After Market Close: The spotlight will be on Amazon.com, Inc.’s fourth-quarter report in the evening. Wall Street analysts are expecting Amazon to report revenue of approximately $211.3 billion and earnings per share of $1.98, reflecting the impact of the holiday season and a ~20% growth in its cloud business, AWS. Investors will also pay close attention to Amazon’s comments regarding its massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. Additionally, business analytics firm MicroStrategy Inc., known for being a major corporate holder of Bitcoin, will report after the close. Reddit, Inc., the recently listed social platform, will also announce its Q4 financial results. In the technology and online services sector, quarterly results will be released by video game developer Roblox Corp., cybersecurity company Fortinet, and fintech provider Affirm Holdings. In the clean technology and software sector, reports will come from hydrogen energy systems manufacturer Bloom Energy, CleanSpark, Inc. (a microgrid and mining solutions provider), and enterprise software developer Atlassian Corp. The semiconductor sector will see results from Microchip Technology (Q3 2026 fiscal year) and analog chip designer Monolithic Power Systems. Completing the evening lineup will be the largest data center trust, Digital Realty Trust. All these reports will provide crucial insights into the state of the tech sector and consumer sentiment.
Europe (Euro Stoxx 50 and Other Markets)
In Europe, the key event of the day will be the earnings report from Shell plc, one of the largest companies in the Euro Stoxx 50 index. Shell will present its financial results on Thursday morning, with investors anticipating profit data amid volatile oil prices. Also on February 5, Banco BBVA, a leading Spanish bank representing the Euro Stoxx 50 banking sector, will report its fourth-quarter results, illustrating the dynamics of the European banking industry against the backdrop of changing interest rates. Additionally, Linde plc, a global leader in industrial gases (with historical roots in Germany and currently listed on the NYSE), will also release a report on that day. Generally, other large European issuers in the Euro Stoxx 50 will not publish earnings on this Thursday, as many will release their quarterly results later in February.
Asia (Nikkei 225 and Other Asian Markets)
In the Asia-Pacific region, February 5 will be relatively quiet regarding corporate earnings reports. No major companies listed in Japan's Nikkei 225 index have scheduled earnings releases for this Thursday. Key reports in the region are concentrated around the following days—for instance, Toyota Motor will present its quarterly results on Friday, February 6. Therefore, February 5 in Asia is not expected to bring significant corporate earnings that could substantially impact local markets.
Russia (MOEX Index)
Among Russian public companies listed in the MOEX Russia Index, no quarterly earnings reports from major issuers are scheduled for February 5, 2026. Most leaders in the Russian market traditionally disclose their results later during the reporting season. However, it is worth noting the earnings report from private clinic and hospital network MD Medical Group (ticker MDMG), which will present its financial results for Q4 2025 on February 5. Other significant Russian companies will publish their annual and quarterly reports later—in February and March—as they complete audits and prepare financial reporting in accordance with IFRS requirements.
On February 5, investors will need to assess a broad spectrum of corporate results—from American tech giants and industrials to European energy and financial leaders. This day will provide critical signals regarding the state of the global economy at the start of 2026 and the sentiments of businesses across various sectors. Stay tuned for news related to the mentioned companies to respond timely to possible changes in market conditions.
