The earnings report highlights a significant performance from AMC, indicating a recovery in the movie industry post-pandemic. Upcoming earnings for major companies like Alphabet, Tesla, and Intel are anticipated to provide insights into artificial intelligence demand, amidst investor concerns over capital expenditures. IBM aims to clarify its Q2 results following a stock decline due to pre-announced figures. The overall earnings season for the S&P 500 is promising, with a projected year-over-year earnings growth rate of 24.7% for Q2, surpassing historical averages and indicating solid growth momentum.

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Earnings live: AMC stock soars on 'superb' Q2, Domino's stock rises

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Updated Mon, July 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM EDT1 min read

A big quarter for AMC ( AMC) showed the movie industry is finally regaining its footing after years of a stilted post-pandemic recovery.

The results kick off a stacked week of earnings, with Big Tech companies Alphabet ( GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla ( TSLA) highlighting the calendar. The pair, along with US chipmaker Intel ( INTC), will offer a crucial update on artificial intelligence demand as investors remain torn about huge capex commitments for the AI build-out.

IBM ( IBM), meanwhile, will provide a fuller picture of its Q2 results after its stock plunged on pre-announced earnings. Rounding out the docket this week are reports from General Motors ( GM), GE Vernova ( GEV), AT&T ( T), Lockheed Martin ( LMT), and American Express ( AXP).

Overall, it's shaping up to be a strong earnings season for the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC). According to FactSet data, analysts estimate the year-over-year S&P 500 earnings growth rate for the second quarter will be 24.7% — above the five-year average of 16.4% and the 10-year average of 10.3%.

If that holds, it will mark the second consecutive quarter of earnings growth above 20% for the index and the seventh straight quarter of double-digit growth.