1,916 material Form 8-K filings that 1,609 companies we cover made with the SEC in July 2026, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
Valmont reported second-quarter 2026 net sales up 6.5% to $1.12 billion and GAAP diluted earnings of $6.14 per share, compared with a loss of $1.53 per share a year earlier that included impairment and realignment charges. The company also raised its full-year 2026 net sales and diluted EPS outlook, which matters to shareholders because it signals higher expected earnings for the year, although Agriculture sales fell 15.8% in the quarter.
Net sales rose 6.5% to $1.12 billion from $1.05 billion in Q2 2025; Infrastructure sales rose 14.8% to $878.9 million.
Agriculture sales fell 15.8% to $243.7 million, with International sales down 28.9% amid Middle East conflict disruptions.
Full-year 2026 diluted EPS outlook raised to $22.25 to $23.50 from $21.50 to $23.50.
Full-year 2026 net sales outlook raised to $4.3 to $4.45 billion from $4.2 to $4.4 billion.
3M reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP sales of $6.5 billion, up 2.4%, and GAAP EPS of $1.78, up from $1.34 a year earlier. Adjusted EPS was $2.40, up 11%, and the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.80-$8.95 from $8.50-$8.70, though GAAP operating margin fell to 15.1% amid a $336 million loss on business divestitures and other special items.
Q2 GAAP sales of $6.5 billion, up 2.4%; adjusted organic sales up 5.4%
Q2 GAAP EPS of $1.78, up 33%; adjusted EPS of $2.40, up 11%
2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $8.80-$8.95 from $8.50-$8.70; guidance excludes the Madison Fire & Rescue acquisition, which closed July 1, 2026
Returned $1.4 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases in Q2
Hasbro reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.14 billion, up 16% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings of $1.12 per share, compared with a loss of $6.10 per share a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA outlook, citing strength in Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming.
Q2 revenue $1.14 billion, up 16%; Wizards and Digital Gaming up 27%, Consumer Products up 5%, Entertainment down 20%
Q2 diluted EPS $1.12 (adjusted $1.28); results include a $56 million impairment tied to Digital Games
Full-year 2026 outlook raised: revenue growth 5-7% in constant currency (previously 3-5%); adjusted EBITDA $1.45-1.50 billion (previously $1.40-1.45 billion)
Board declared a $0.70 per share quarterly dividend, payable September 2, 2026 to holders of record August 19, 2026
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Briefs marked “Written later” were written in November 2026 for filings that were by then more than three weeks old, so months before mid-October 2026 hold a selection: every material 8-K of the past year for the 100 largest companies we cover and the last 15 important 8-Ks of every other one. Briefs the number check holds back are not shown or counted. Also: the last 45 days, briefs by company, A–Z and the live SEC filings wire.