Key Economic Events and Corporate Earnings Reports on Thursday, February 5, 2026: Central Bank Decisions, US Macroeconomic Data, and Earnings from Major Public Companies
This Thursday, February 5, 2026, investors can expect a busy day of corporate earnings reports. Major public companies from the United States, Europe, and other regions will release their financial results for the last reporting period. Below is a selection of key reports for the day and companies to watch.
United States (S&P 500 and other major firms)
Pre-Market: Early in the morning, several heavyweights will release their earnings reports. Focus will be on oil and gas giants Shell plc and ConocoPhillips, which will present their results before market opening. Pharmaceutical leader Bristol-Myers Squibb, cosmetics conglomerate Estée Lauder Companies, insurance group Cigna, confectionery manufacturer Hershey, investment firm KKR, fitness equipment producer Peloton Interactive, and media company Sirius XM will also report prior to trading hours. Among industrial and energy companies, engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. and battery producer Energizer Holdings will publish their quarterly results before market open. Additionally, Canadian telecommunications giant BCE Inc. (Bell Canada Enterprises) will host a conference call regarding its fourth-quarter earnings at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Furthermore, one of the largest gold mining firms in the world, Barrick Gold, will reveal its final 2025 results and fourth-quarter report on Thursday morning (release expected at 6:00 AM ET).
After Hours: The main focus in the evening will be on the fourth-quarter report from Amazon.com, Inc. Wall Street analysts expect Amazon to report revenue of approximately $211.3 billion and earnings of $1.98 per share—results that reflect the impact of the holiday season and around a 20% growth in the AWS cloud business. Investors will also pay attention to Amazon's comments on its significant capital expenditures related to AI infrastructure. In addition to Amazon, analytics firm MicroStrategy Inc., a major corporate holder of Bitcoin, will also report after trading closes. Social platform Reddit, Inc., which recently went public, will present its Q4 financial results. The tech and online services sector will also see quarterly results from video game developer Roblox Corp., cybersecurity firm Fortinet, and fintech provider Affirm Holdings. Reports for clean technologies and software will come from hydrogen power systems manufacturer Bloom Energy, CleanSpark, Inc. (solutions for microgrids and mining), and enterprise software developer Atlassian Corp. In the semiconductor sector, results are anticipated from Microchip Technology (Q3 of the 2026 fiscal year) and analog chip designer Monolithic Power Systems. The evening will conclude with a report from leading 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, which is among the largest companies in the Euro Stoxx 50. Shell will release its financial results on Thursday morning, and investors are anticipating data regarding profits amidst volatile oil prices. On February 5, one of Spain's leading banks, Banco BBVA, which represents the banking sector of the Euro Stoxx 50, will also report. BBVA's fourth-quarter results will reflect trends in the European banking industry against a backdrop of changing interest rates. Additionally, Linde plc, a global leader in industrial gases (a company with historical roots in Germany, now listed on the NYSE), will also release its earnings on this day. Generally, major European issuers from the Euro Stoxx 50 index do not publish reports on this Thursday, with many companies scheduled to release quarterly results later in February.
Asia (Nikkei 225 and other Asian markets)
In the Asia-Pacific region, February 5 will be relatively quiet concerning corporate earnings reports. No major companies listed on the Japanese Nikkei 225 index have scheduled to release their financial results on this Thursday. Significant reports in the region are oriented towards the following days—such as Toyota Motor, which will announce its quarterly results on Friday, February 6. Therefore, February 5 is expected to lack any substantial corporate reports that could significantly impact local markets.
Russia (MOEX Russia Index)
Among Russian public companies included in the MOEX Russia Index, no major issuers have scheduled to publish quarterly earnings reports on February 5, 2026. Most leading firms in the Russian market typically disclose their results later during the reporting season. However, it is worth noting that MD Medical Group (ticker: MDMG), a private clinical-hospital network, will present its financial results for Q4 2025 on February 5. Other significant Russian companies will release their annual and quarterly reports later—in February and March—as they complete auditing and prepare financial statements according to IFRS requirements.
On February 5, investors will evaluate a broad panorama of corporate results—from American tech giants and industrialists to European energy and financial leaders. This day will offer critical signals regarding the state of the global economy at the beginning of 2026 and business sentiments across various sectors. Stay tuned for updates on the mentioned companies to respond promptly to potential changes in market conditions.
