Next week's earnings calendar is packed with major names. For the week of November 17 - 21, 2025, five of the largest companies (by market cap) scheduled to report include Nvidia, Home Depot, Medtronic, Palo Alto Networks, Walmart. Below we highlight each company's most recent quarterly performance and when they report (BMO = before market open; AMC = after market close).

Top 5 Earnings to Watch

Home Depot (HD) — Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 (BMO)

Home Depot will post Q3 FY2025 results before the market open on Tuesday, Nov 18. Last quarter (Q2 FY2025): EPS $4.68; revenue $45.28B. YTD: roughly -6.74% price return.

Watch: Pro vs. DIY demand (especially big-ticket projects) as rates stay elevated; margin trajectory amid a tougher sales backdrop and more pro-focused mix; integration of SRS Distribution and the planned GMS acquisition, including synergy and capex commentary; and how management frames FY2025 guidance versus housing turnover, remodeling trends, and competition from Lowe's.

Medtronic (MDT) — Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 (BMO)

Medtronic is scheduled to report Q2 FY2026 before the U.S. open on Tuesday, Nov 18 (pre-market call around early U.S. hours). Last quarter (Q1 FY2026): EPS $0.81, non-GAAP diluted EPS $1.26; revenue $8.58B. YTD: about +19.58%.

Watch: Procedure volumes and pricing across cardiovascular, neuroscience, and medical-surgical portfolios; adoption of key growth drivers like pulsed-field ablation, transcatheter valves, diabetes technologies, and leadless pacing; updated FY2026 EPS and organic revenue guidance after the Q1 raise; and any color on the planned Diabetes business separation and capital allocation (dividends, buybacks, M&A).

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) — Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 (AMC)

Palo Alto Networks will release Q1 FY2026 results after the close on Wednesday, Nov 19, with its earnings call slated for mid-afternoon Pacific time (after U.S. close). Last quarter (Q4 FY2025): adjusted EPS $0.95; revenue $2.54B. YTD: roughly +13.75%.

Watch: Billings and remaining performance obligations (RPO) as a read on demand for platformization (Prisma, Cortex, SASE/SSE); cloud-delivered security vs. legacy hardware mix and gross-margin implications; go-to-market changes and consolidation wins as customers look to reduce vendor sprawl; initial integration commentary and financial impact from the CyberArk acquisition; and how FY2026 guidance evolves given elevated cyber budgets but rising competition.

Nvidia (NVDA) — Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 (AMC)

Nvidia will report Q3 FY2026 after the close on Wednesday, Nov 19 (After Market Close). Last quarter (Q2 FY2026): non-GAAP diluted EPS $1.05; revenue $46.7B. YTD: about +31.54%.

Watch: AI data-center demand versus already sky-high expectations; order visibility and any signs of budget digestion at hyperscalers; commentary on export controls and product transitions for China; supply constraints vs. lead times; mix between data center, gaming, and automotive; and how management frames AI infrastructure TAM and capex intensity after a >$4.6T market cap run.

Walmart (WMT) — Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 (BMO)

Walmart will report Q3 FY2026 before the market open on Thursday, Nov 20. Last quarter (Q2 FY2026): diluted EPS $0.88; adjusted EPS $0.68; total revenues $177.4B. YTD: about +13.65%.

Watch: U.S. comp sales and traffic, especially in grocery vs. general merchandise; e-commerce and marketplace growth, plus progress in higher-margin businesses like advertising and memberships (Walmart+); margin mix as consumers continue to “trade down” but also consolidate trips; international performance (notably Mexico and India) and FX; and any updated commentary on FY2026 outlook, automation investments, and capital returns in the context of Walmart's >$800B market cap retail scale.

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Also see: Check how top companies reported in the previous week (Nov 10 - Nov 14) for added context as you prep for this slate.