The week of November 16 to 20, 2026 brings two of the market’s biggest tests: Nvidia, the bellwether for AI spending, and the big US retailers, which will show how shoppers are holding up heading into the holidays. Here are the key reports, when they land and what to watch.
Key earnings this week
| Day | Company | Timing | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17 | Home Depot (HD) | Before the open, call 9 a.m. ET | Housing and big-ticket spending |
| Tue, Nov 17 | Nvidia (NVDA) | After the close, call 5 p.m. ET | Guide of $108B revenue, Q4 outlook |
| Wed, Nov 18 | Target (TGT) | Call on Wednesday | Traffic, discounts, holiday guide |
| Wed, Nov 18 | Lowe’s (LOW) | Wednesday | DIY demand vs Home Depot |
| Thu, Nov 19 | Walmart (WMT) | Before the open, release 7 a.m. CT | Higher-income shoppers, e-commerce |
Discount retailers including TJX are also due this week. Dates can change, so check each company’s investor relations page on the day.
Nvidia: the big one
Nvidia has guided for third quarter revenue of about $108 billion and a 74% gross margin. The stock often moves 5% or more after earnings and can pull the whole Nasdaq with it. Read our full Nvidia earnings preview.
Retail: a read on the consumer
Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s together give one of the best snapshots of US spending. Traders will compare them: Walmart has been winning shoppers across income levels, Target has struggled with traffic, and the home improvement chains are tied to a slow housing market. Holiday forecasts matter most this time of year.
How to trade earnings week
- Know the timing. Reports before the open move stocks in the premarket; reports after the close move them after hours.
- Watch the guidance. Forecasts often matter more than the quarter itself. See how to read an earnings report.
- Expect gaps. Prices can open far from the prior close, which can skip past stop orders.
- Size down. Holding a full position through a report is a coin flip for many traders.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest earnings this week?
Nvidia (Tuesday after the close), Home Depot (Tuesday morning), Target and Lowe’s (Wednesday) and Walmart (Thursday morning).
Why do retail earnings matter?
Consumer spending is about two thirds of the US economy, so big retailers give an early read on how households are doing.
This article is general information, not financial advice.
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