r/Stocks Daily Discussion Wednesday - Aug 05, 2026
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· August 05, 2026 at 07:01
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The thread contains only one substantive comment, questioning why SpaceX rallied before an earnings event.
The dominant sentiment is confusion/skepticism about the pre-earnings move.
No other stocks, earnings, or actionable data were discussed.
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Q2 2026 earnings season is showing strong results, with 86% of S&P 500 companies reporting positive EPS surprises.
Tech and e-commerce earnings (SHOP, AXON, MELI) are showing massive top-line growth, though market reactions vary based on EPS.
There is active dip-buying in mega-cap tech (GOOG) following news-driven selloffs.
Notable consensus that the GOOG drop is an overreaction, while opinions on SPCX are cautious ahead of a lock-up expiry.
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[+6] u/Pleasemakesense: I just don't understand on what logic spacex pumped before earnings, under no circumstance would that shit be good I feel like I'm taking crazy pills
[+17] u/sir-lancelot_: What's going on with Google? Crazy sudden drop
Edit: nvm just saw it's about their chief scientist leaving. Seems like an overreaction
[+16] u/Serraph105: The S&P is doing a good job of hanging on to it's gains from yesterday, which is all I was really hoping for going into it today.
[+12] u/Sufficient_Habit5091: These SPCX dreamers make me laugh. Talking about colonizing Mars and the cosmos. How that will create peace and abundance for humanity.
What makes these people think we're not gonna royally mess up the harsh and unforgiving environment of Mars that will require unbelievable and sustainable recycling of resources to survive, like 90%-98%, when we can't even do a fraction of that on earth?
The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 ensures no one can own anything on Mars. We can't stop killing each other right here on earth over the most basic things but we will figure out how to peacefully share the solar system? LMAO.
[+9] u/InvestigatorPlus3229: Just wait till the spacex lock up ends tomorrow
[+9] u/SpliTTMark: Got alert goog went under 370
Bought at 368
On refresh instant later 363..
Bought more
[+8] u/NotGucci: >Earnings Scorecard: For Q2 2026 (with 61% of S&P 500 companies reporting actual results), 86% of S&P 500 companies have reported a positive EPS surprise and 77% of S&P 500 companies has reported a positive revenue surprise.
https://advantage.factset.com/hubfs/Website/Resources%20Section/Research%20Desk/Earnings%20Insight/EarningsInsight_073126.pdf
So far Q2 has been another great ER season.
[+7] u/berghele: With this 4% dump google is just +9% this week… let’s be serious come on
[+7] u/creemeeseason: MELI
Revenue: $10.2B (Est. $9.72B) +50% YoY
🔹 EPS: $9.19 (Est. $8.66) -11% YoY
🔹 Adjusted EBITDA: $975M
🔹 TPV: $101B; +56% YoY
[+6] u/_hiddenscout: Great day for TATT. MRO and aerospace is still pretty strong markets.
FTK continues to go on an insane run.
[+6] u/Moddingspreee: Any Amazon stock holders? Are you selling/have sold or are you holding? Last time it surged so much it just dumped again, so I am kinda afraid it will happen again
[+6] u/InvisibleEar: Everyone wants gold today
[+6] u/MitchCurry: Dutch Bros is acquiring the real estate and related assets of 65 Salad and Go locations across Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas. All will be converted to Dutch Bros stores in 2027.
[+5] u/Puzzleheaded-One-607: Same story as always for MELI. Monster top line growth but market selling the decline in EPS numbers.
Hard to bet against their management team for me.
[+5] u/creemeeseason: XPEL earnings:
Revenue increased 14.7% to $143.1 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $124.7 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Gross margin of 44.1% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to 42.9% in the second quarter last year.
Net income attributable to stockholders of the company increased 10.7% to $18.0 million, or $0.65 per basic and diluted share, versus net income attributable to stockholders of the Company of $16.3 million, or $0.59 per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of 2025.
[+5] u/chinaski73: Incoming Hormuz deal #407, "today or tomorrow"
[+5] u/Xalksahsax: Gentleman, today at open a slight green candle will liquidate all my positions. It's been a pleasure.
[+5] u/Ok_Mouse_3791: Wow SaaS is collateral damage with the Applovin disasterclass
[+5] u/SvV_Ying: The green streak continues?
[+5] u/RipperX4: $SHOP fell 5% in premarket a few mins before earnings came out. Scared the crap outta me.
20 mins later it's ~~+25%~~ +30%. Whew! Nothing like making 6 figures in 20 mins.
[+5] u/Wings2493: EOSE getting smoked. They got the DJT callout a week or two ago too
[+5] u/MitchCurry: AXON ARR grew 39% y/y, NRR hit a record 126%, and future contracted bookings grew 41%. This was their 10th consecutive quarter of 30%+ growth. They landed 2 nine-figure city contracts, and international and enterprise revenue each tripled.
Dutch Bros is acquiring 65 Salad and Go locations across AZ, NV, OK, and TX. Converting these locations to Dutch Bros stores in 2027 provides a clear, accelerated pipeline for footprint expansion. Go long on accelerated physical expansion in high-growth sunbelt states. Conversion costs and integration of new real estate could drag on short-term earnings.
AXON reported 39% YoY ARR growth, record 126% NRR, and landed two nine-figure city contracts. Ten consecutive quarters of 30%+ growth and tripling international/enterprise revenue show unstoppable momentum. Go long on a company demonstrating flawless execution and massive contract wins. High growth expectations may lead to premium valuation multiples that are sensitive to any future slowdowns.
Google stock dropped 4% (under $370) due to news of their chief scientist leaving. The community views this as a sudden overreaction, noting the stock is still up 9% for the week, presenting a discount. Buy the dip on a temporary, news-driven pullback that doesn't impact core fundamentals. The departure of a key AI/tech leader could signal internal issues or slow down innovation.
MELI reported monster top-line growth (+50% YoY revenue, +56% YoY TPV) but missed EPS estimates (-11% YoY). The market is selling off based on the EPS decline, but the underlying business growth and management team remain stellar. Buy the post-earnings dip, trusting the management team and massive revenue expansion. Continued EPS compression could weigh on the stock if margins do not improve.
The SpaceX (SPCX) IPO lock-up period expires tomorrow. Lock-up expirations typically introduce a flood of insider shares to the market, creating downward price pressure. Short or avoid the stock in the immediate term to capitalize on insider selling pressure. Retail enthusiasm for space exploration could absorb the insider selling, causing a short squeeze.
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