This week, Nvidia’s earnings release is a standout event, with over 100 companies reporting results, including Best Buy and Ulta Beauty. Nvidia leads the AI industry with unrivaled chips running models, showing strong performance despite earlier struggles. Expected EPS is $1.00 with $46.03 billion in revenues, representing significant year-over-year growth.

Nvidia’s stock, while not cheap, has a forward PEG ratio of 1.23X, showing a more reasonable valuation compared to previous years. The Mag 7 group earnings are expected to increase by +25.2%, with a focus on retail companies like Best Buy, Dollar General, and Ulta Beauty. Retail sector earnings are up +12.9% from last year, with strong revenue growth.

Amazon’s Q2 earnings were up +37.9%, contributing to overall retail sector growth. The digital and brick-and-mortar convergence trend intensified during lockdowns. Earnings for the retail group excluding Amazon are up +1.1% with a +4.6% revenue gain. Overall, S&P 500 members are beating estimates, with +11.1% earnings growth on +5.7% revenue gains.

Earnings for Q2 are expected to be up +12.1% with +6.1% higher revenues. Tech, Finance, Energy, Retail, and Conglomerates sectors have seen estimate increases, while others face pressure. Earnings growth for 2025 Q3 is forecasted at +4.8%. Overall, the earnings picture shows positive growth trends.

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