GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (GHG): Financial results for Q2 2026

Tesco Plc reported a 11.5% increase in H1 profit before tax to £1.455 billion, with revenue up 3.7% to £37.353 billion. EPS rose 17.4% to 16.7 pence. The company raised its FY27 profit outlook to £3.15-3.30 billion and increased its share buyback program to £950 million. An interim dividend of 5.05 pence per share was announced.

Samsung 005930 forecasted a 783% year-over-year increase in quarterly operating profit to $80 billion, driven by AI memory demand. Revenue is expected to rise 126.6% to 195 trillion won. Despite strong earnings, shares slipped 0.2% in early trading, reflecting investor caution about the sustainability of the boom.

Value Line (NASDAQ: VALU) reported earnings growth and extended its dividend growth streak to 12 years. The company reduced costs through outsourcing and digital delivery, though paper and postage costs remain challenges. Shareholders elected new directors, and CEO Howard Brecher noted the company's resilience to economic factors like tariffs and oil-supply disruptions. The U.S. economy was described as stable, with rising prices and interest rates.

TSMC reported September revenue of NT$511.86 billion ($16.03 billion), up 54.6% year-over-year, driven by AI chip demand. The stock fell 1.35% ahead of the data. TSMC uses ASML's advanced lithography machines and will report Q3 earnings next week.

Samsung Electronics projected Q3 2026 operating profit of 107.4T won and sales of 195T won, driven by AI demand, memory chip recovery, and smartphone market improvements. The company's diverse portfolio and strategic focus on high-value products contributed to the strong outlook.

Lululemon (LULU) reported a 4% decline in Q2 revenue, driven by an 8% drop in Americas sales. International revenue rose 4%, but same-store sales fell 3%. The stock has fallen 55% year-to-date, with mixed retail investor sentiment on Stocktwits.