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The Q2 earnings season is winding down, but many retail companies, including Walmart, have still yet to report. It and other big-box retailers have faced a difficult operating environment, with elevated fuel costs adding to consumers' financial burdens and increasing retailers' expenses.

Costco's recent pullback eases its valuation, but a premium P/E, moderating sales growth and margin risks may keep new investors cautious.

HD Q2 results are expected to reflect sales and EPS growth, fueled by Pro momentum and digital gains, while housing and margin pressures remain concerning.

Coty's Q4 results may reflect resilient beauty demand and improving trends, offset by Middle East disruption, lower shipments, tariffs and margin pressure.

Flowers Foods heads into Q2 earnings with sales and earnings declines expected, as loaf softness and consumer pressure offset gains in better-for-you offerings.

JD.com beat Q2 earnings estimates as margin gains, better marketing efficiency and narrower Food Delivery losses offset revenue pressure.

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Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Target (TGT), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended July 2026.