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Q2 Earnings Season Winds Down: 3 Companies That Broke Records
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The 2026 Q2 earnings cycle continues to wind down, with the reporting docket starting to get quiet. The period has been another one of positivity so far, with several companies, including Apple (AAPL - Free Report) , EMCOR Group (EME - Free Report) , and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) , all reporting record-breaking results in one way or another.
Apple Sees Solid Growth
Apple’s results reflected its strongest June-quarter period ever, with quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion growing 16% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.02, growing an even stronger 29% from the year-ago period.
It also reported double-digit revenue growth across iPhone, Mac, and Services, with similar gains in every geographic segment. Its installed base of active devices reached an all-time high across its major product categories, with its overall gross margin seeing a benefit from tariff refunds.
As usual, the iPhone accounted for the mega-cap tech giant’s largest revenue source, with sales coming in at $54.3 billion and growing 21.6% year-over-year.
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Though iPhone reflects the greatest portion of sales, the Services category has quickly grown to be another big top line contributor over recent years, with quarterly sales of $30.7 billion reflecting a 12% YoY increase.
Apple’s cash-generating abilities have always been a critical part of investor sentiment surrounding the stock, with it also reporting record operating cash flow for its June-quarter period. The strong cash-generating abilities have allowed shares to trade at a premium, with its dividend payouts pleasing investors looking to obtain top-tier tech exposure paired with paydays.
EMCOR Group Breaks Records
EMCOR similarly posted a double-beat relative to our consensus expectations, with revenues of $5.2 billion reflecting a record and growing nearly 20% YoY. Adjusted EPS of $9.06 reflected a second-quarter-specific record, up 35% from the same period last year.
The company didn’t just post records across headline figures, though, with remaining performance obligations (RPO) of $17.1 billion similarly reflecting an all-time high and surging 44% YoY. The favorable results were capped off with increased sales and earnings guidance, with the stock sporting a favorable Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Revenue has shown huge growth over recent years, with the record-high RPO in the release helping keep the overall trajectory bright.
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Johnson & Johnson Outperforms
Johnson & Johnson shares have quietly delivered a huge gain in 2026 so far, up nearly 30%. The gain over the last month has similarly shown nice outperformance relative to the S&P 500, with the recent results leading to positive momentum post-earnings.
Sales of $25.3 billion reflected a new quarterly record for the company, growing by a solid 6.6% year-over-year. It also increased both its current fiscal year sales and adjusted EPS guidance, with JNJ now on track to meet its 2026 target of more than $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time in its history.
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Bottom Line
The 2026 Q2 earnings season continues to roll along, and results have been positive for many companies, including Apple (AAPL - Free Report) , EMCOR Group (EME - Free Report) , and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) . Not all companies have seen great post-earnings reactions, but the overall earnings landscape remains one of strength.
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Q2 Earnings Season Winds Down: 3 Companies That Broke Records
The 2026 Q2 earnings cycle continues to wind down, with the reporting docket starting to get quiet. The period has been another one of positivity so far, with several companies, including Apple (AAPL - Free Report) , EMCOR Group (EME - Free Report) , and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) , all reporting record-breaking results in one way or another.
Apple Sees Solid Growth
Apple’s results reflected its strongest June-quarter period ever, with quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion growing 16% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.02, growing an even stronger 29% from the year-ago period.
It also reported double-digit revenue growth across iPhone, Mac, and Services, with similar gains in every geographic segment. Its installed base of active devices reached an all-time high across its major product categories, with its overall gross margin seeing a benefit from tariff refunds.
As usual, the iPhone accounted for the mega-cap tech giant’s largest revenue source, with sales coming in at $54.3 billion and growing 21.6% year-over-year.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Though iPhone reflects the greatest portion of sales, the Services category has quickly grown to be another big top line contributor over recent years, with quarterly sales of $30.7 billion reflecting a 12% YoY increase.
Apple’s cash-generating abilities have always been a critical part of investor sentiment surrounding the stock, with it also reporting record operating cash flow for its June-quarter period. The strong cash-generating abilities have allowed shares to trade at a premium, with its dividend payouts pleasing investors looking to obtain top-tier tech exposure paired with paydays.
EMCOR Group Breaks Records
EMCOR similarly posted a double-beat relative to our consensus expectations, with revenues of $5.2 billion reflecting a record and growing nearly 20% YoY. Adjusted EPS of $9.06 reflected a second-quarter-specific record, up 35% from the same period last year.
The company didn’t just post records across headline figures, though, with remaining performance obligations (RPO) of $17.1 billion similarly reflecting an all-time high and surging 44% YoY. The favorable results were capped off with increased sales and earnings guidance, with the stock sporting a favorable Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Revenue has shown huge growth over recent years, with the record-high RPO in the release helping keep the overall trajectory bright.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Johnson & Johnson Outperforms
Johnson & Johnson shares have quietly delivered a huge gain in 2026 so far, up nearly 30%. The gain over the last month has similarly shown nice outperformance relative to the S&P 500, with the recent results leading to positive momentum post-earnings.
Sales of $25.3 billion reflected a new quarterly record for the company, growing by a solid 6.6% year-over-year. It also increased both its current fiscal year sales and adjusted EPS guidance, with JNJ now on track to meet its 2026 target of more than $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time in its history.
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Bottom Line
The 2026 Q2 earnings season continues to roll along, and results have been positive for many companies, including Apple (AAPL - Free Report) , EMCOR Group (EME - Free Report) , and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) . Not all companies have seen great post-earnings reactions, but the overall earnings landscape remains one of strength.