Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports on Thursday, February 5, 2026: Central Bank Decisions, U.S. Macroeconomic Data, and Earnings Releases from Major Public Companies Worldwide.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, investors can expect a busy day of corporate earnings reports. Major public companies in the U.S., Europe, and other regions will be releasing their financial results for the latest reporting period. Below is a selection of key reports and companies to watch for this day.
United States (S&P 500 and Other Major Companies)
Pre-Market: Early morning in the U.S. will see earnings reports from several heavyweight companies. Key focus will be on oil giants Shell plc and ConocoPhillips, which will present their results before the market opens. Additionally, pharmaceutical leader Bristol-Myers Squibb, cosmetic conglomerate Estée Lauder Companies, insurance group Cigna, candy manufacturer Hershey, investment holding KKR, fitness equipment producer Peloton Interactive, and media company Sirius XM will also report prior to market open. Among industrials and energy companies in the morning block are engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. and battery producer Energizer Holdings, both of which will publish their quarterly results before market opening. Canadian telecommunications holding BCE Inc. (Bell Canada Enterprises) will also hold a conference call at 8:00 AM Eastern Time to discuss their fourth-quarter results. Furthermore, one of the largest gold mining companies in the world, Barrick Gold, will present its final results for 2025 and fourth-quarter report on Thursday morning (release expected at 6:00 ET).
After Hours: The evening’s main focus will be on the earnings report of Amazon.com, Inc. for the fourth quarter. Wall Street analysts expect Amazon to report revenue around $211.3 billion and earnings of $1.98 per share—results reflecting the impact of the holiday season and approximately 20% growth in its cloud business, AWS. Investors will also be looking for comments from Amazon regarding its substantial capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. In addition to Amazon, after the market closes, business analytics firm MicroStrategy Inc. will report, drawing attention as a significant corporate holder of Bitcoin. The social platform Reddit, Inc., which recently went public, will also present its financial results for Q4. In the technology and online services sector, quarterly results will be reported by gaming developer Roblox Corp., cybersecurity firm Fortinet, and fintech provider Affirm Holdings. In the clean technology and software sectors, reports will also be released by hydrogen energy system manufacturer Bloom Energy, CleanSpark, Inc. (microgrid and mining solutions), and enterprise software developer Atlassian Corp. In the semiconductor sector, results from Microchip Technology (Q3 of fiscal year 2026) and analog chip designer Monolithic Power Systems are expected. Rounding out the evening block will be leading data-centric trust Digital Realty Trust. Collectively, these reports will provide crucial insights into the state of the technology sector and consumer sentiment.
Europe (Euro Stoxx 50 and Other Markets)
In Europe, the key event of the day will be the earnings release from Shell plc, one of the largest companies in the Euro Stoxx 50. Shell will present its financial results on Thursday morning—investors are eager for data on profits amid volatile oil prices. Additionally, on February 5, one of Spain's leading banks, Banco BBVA, representing the Euro Stoxx 50's banking sector, will release its fourth-quarter results, which will showcase trends in the European banking industry amid changing interest rates. Linde plc, a global leader in industrial gases with historical roots in Germany now listed on the NYSE, will also release its report. Typically, other major European issuers within the Euro Stoxx 50 will not report on this Thursday, as many European companies will provide quarterly results later in February.
Asia (Nikkei 225 and Other Asian Markets)
In the Asia-Pacific region, February 5 will be a relatively quiet day in terms of corporate earnings reports. No major companies listed on the Japanese Nikkei 225 have scheduled to release financial results for this Thursday. Key reports in the region will be concentrated around the following days—for instance, Toyota Motor will present its quarterly results on Friday, February 6. Consequently, significant corporate earnings releases that could substantially impact local markets are not anticipated on February 5 in Asia.
Russia (MOEX Russia Index)
Among Russian public companies listed on the MOEX Russia Index, no quarterly earnings reports from major issuers are scheduled for February 5, 2026. Most leaders of the Russian market traditionally disclose results later during the earnings season. However, it is worth noting the report from the private clinical hospital network MD Medical Group (ticker MDMG), which will present its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on February 5. Other significant Russian companies will publish their annual and quarterly reports later in February and March, as they finalize audits and prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS requirements.
On February 5, investors will have the opportunity to assess a wide array of corporate results—from American tech giants and industrials to European energy and financial leaders. This day will provide important signals regarding the state of the global economy at the beginning of 2026 and business sentiment across various sectors. Stay tuned for updates on the mentioned companies to respond promptly to potential changes in market conditions.
