Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports on Thursday, February 5, 2026: Central Bank Decisions, US Macroeconomic Data, and Earnings from Major Public Companies Worldwide.
This Thursday, February 5, 2026, investors can expect a busy day of corporate earnings reports. Major public companies from the US, Europe, and other regions will release their financial results for the latest reporting period. Below is a selection of key reports for the day and companies to watch closely.
United States (S&P 500 and Other Major Companies)
Pre-Market: Early in the morning in the US, several heavyweights will report earnings. Focus will be on oil and gas giants Shell plc and ConocoPhillips, who will present their results before the trading starts. Additionally, pharmaceutical leader Bristol-Myers Squibb, cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies, insurance group Cigna, confectionery manufacturer Hershey, investment holding KKR, fitness equipment producer Peloton Interactive, and media company Sirius XM will also report ahead of the market opening. Among industrial and energy companies, engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. and battery producer Energizer Holdings are set to release their quarterly results. Canadian telecom holding BCE Inc. (Bell Canada Enterprises) will hold a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter results at 8:00 AM ET. Furthermore, one of the world’s largest gold producers, Barrick Gold, will present its final results for 2025 and the fourth-quarter report on Thursday morning (release is expected at 6:00 AM ET).
After Hours: The primary focus in the evening will be Amazon.com, Inc.'s fourth-quarter report. Wall Street analysts expect Amazon to report revenue of approximately $211.3 billion and earnings of $1.98 per share—these results reflect the effects of the holiday season and a ~20% growth in its cloud business, AWS. Investors will also monitor comments regarding Amazon's significant capital expenditures in AI infrastructure. In addition to Amazon, MicroStrategy Inc., a business analytics firm known for being a major corporate holder of bitcoins, will report after the market closes. Social platform Reddit, Inc., which has recently gone public, will also share its Q4 financial results. In the technology and online services sector, quarterly earnings will be released by video game developer Roblox Corp., cybersecurity company Fortinet, and fintech provider Affirm Holdings. In the clean tech and software sectors, reports will be published by hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Bloom Energy, CleanSpark, Inc. (microgrid and mining solutions), and enterprise software developer Atlassian Corp. In the semiconductor sector, results are expected from Microchip Technology (Q3 2026 financial year) as well as analog chip designer Monolithic Power Systems. Rounding out the evening's reports is the largest data-centre real estate investment trust, Digital Realty Trust. All these reports will provide a crucial view of the state of the tech sector and consumer sentiments.
Europe (Euro Stoxx 50 and Other Markets)
In Europe, the key event of the day will be the report from Shell plc, one of the largest companies in the Euro Stoxx 50. Shell will present its financial results on Thursday morning—investors are eagerly awaiting earnings data amid the volatility of oil prices. Additionally, on February 5, one of Spain's leading banks, Banco BBVA, representing the banking sector of Euro Stoxx 50, will also report. BBVA's fourth-quarter results will reflect the dynamics of the European banking business amid changing interest rates. Furthermore, Linde plc—a global leader in industrial gases (with historic roots in Germany, now listed on NYSE)—will also release its earnings report on this day. Most other large European issuers from the Euro Stoxx 50 index are not scheduled to report their earnings on Thursday; many European companies will issue their quarterly results later in February.
Asia (Nikkei 225 and Other Asian Markets)
In the Asia-Pacific region on February 5, a relatively quiet day is expected concerning corporate reports. None of the major companies listed on Japan's Nikkei 225 have scheduled the release of financial results for this Thursday. Key reports in the region will be concentrated around the following days—for example, Toyota Motor is set to release its quarterly results on Friday, February 6. Thus, February 5 in Asia is not expected to bring significant corporate earnings that could substantially impact local markets.
Russia (MOEX Russia Index)
Among Russian public companies in the MOEX Russia Index, no major issuers are scheduled to release quarterly earnings on February 5, 2026. Most market leaders traditionally disclose their results later during the earnings season. Nevertheless, it is worth noting the financial results of the private clinical hospital network MD Medical Group (ticker MDMG), which will present Q4 2025 results on February 5. Other notable Russian companies will release their annual and quarterly reports later during 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 broad panorama of corporate results—from American tech giants and industrial firms to European energy and financial leaders. This day will provide vital signals regarding the state of the global economy at the start of 2026 and business sentiment across various sectors. Stay tuned for updates on the mentioned companies to react timely to potential changes in market conditions.
