Major earnings reports could move stocks this week. Retail names dominate the schedule, while two technology companies face tests. Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Alibaba and Analog Devices give investors five stocks to watch as results show trends in consumer demand, housing, cloud spending and chips.
Walmart reports fiscal second-quarter results on August 20. Investors will focus on U.S. sales, online growth and profit margins. Walmart reported 7% revenue growth to $177.8 billion in its prior quarter, while U.S. comparable sales rose 4.1%. Results will show whether that pace continued.
Target reports on August 19 after a strong start to 2026. First-quarter net sales rose 6.7%, while comparable sales increased 5.6%. Analysts expect second-quarter revenue near $26.15 billion and earnings of about $2.31 per share. Investors will watch store traffic, digital sales, and full-year guidance.
Home Depot reports second-quarter results on August 18. The retailer reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance in May. Investors will track comparable sales, customer spending and contractor demand as borrowing costs continue to shape housing activity.
Home Depot generated $164.7 billion in sales in fiscal 2025. Its report can offer another reading on renovation demand and larger projects. Management comments on pricing, project activity and customer behavior may show whether home improvement spending is strengthening.
Alibaba publishes June-quarter results on August 20. The Chinese technology group enters the report with investors watching e-commerce, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Its Cloud Intelligence Group posted 40% external revenue growth in the March quarter, driven by increased enterprise demand for AI services.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, BABA
Alibaba’s report will show how its retail platforms performed. March-quarter revenue grew 11% year over year on a like-for-like basis. Investors will compare that growth with spending on AI infrastructure and cloud expansion.
Analog Devices reports fiscal third-quarter results on August 19. The chipmaker guided for about $3.9 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of roughly $3.30 per share. Its prior quarter produced $3.62 billion in revenue, with growth across all end markets.
Investors will watch industrial, communications, automotive and data-center demand. AI infrastructure has supported parts of the communications business. The report can show whether semiconductor demand remains firm as customers continue spending on power, connectivity and computing systems.
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