Big-tech names Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) reported their quarterly results after market close on July 30, 2026, drawing the bulk of investor attention.
Key Earnings
Apple posted Q3 2026 results with EPS guidance around $1.89 and revenue near $108.85B. Amazon reported Q2 2026 with EPS guidance of $1.81–$1.83 and revenue near $196.51B. Both releases came after the bell, with reactions expected to shape the next trading session.
Earlier in the day several companies delivered strong beats:
- Mastercard (MA), EPS $5.04 vs. estimates of ~$4.77–$4.78.
- Shell (SHEL), EPS $3.52, beating forecasts.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), Altria (MO), Quanta Services (PWR) and Valero Energy (VLO) also posted solid results.
IPOs and S-1 Activity
No prominent new S-1 filings were reported on July 30. Activity centered on pricing and upcoming listings for companies that had filed earlier, including Jersey Mike’s Subs (JMKE) and Reformation (REF). Year-to-date S-1 activity remains steady with over 150 filings.
Market Reaction
Stocks that beat estimates have risen an average of ~12.4% post-report, while misses have declined ~12.7% on average. Focus remains on the AAPL and AMZN prints and their potential impact on broader tech sentiment.
Bottom Line
July 30, 2026 featured strong beats from large caps and heavy attention on the mega-cap reports after the close. With no major new S-1 filings, markets await the next trading session’s reaction.
