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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 29 July 2026•Updated 30 July 2026•
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U.S. Earnings Update: National Fuel Gas Raises Guidance as NextDecade and Endeavour Beat Estimates

Key Facts

1American Water reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.61 and affirmed its full-year 2026 guidance range of $6.02 to $6.12.
2FMC Corporation lowered its full-year outlook due to a challenging macro environment, following a 17% revenue decline in Q2.
3Meritage Homes, the fifth-largest U.S. homebuilder, released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Amid the ongoing wave of financial disclosures, a fresh group of U.S. companies reported stronger-than-expected performance, easing concerns over sector-specific growth slowdowns. National Fuel Gas exceeded Q3 estimates and subsequently raised its full-year guidance, while NextDecade reported a narrower Q2 loss than anticipated, triggering a positive reaction in its share price. Additionally, Endeavour Mining joined the list of outperformers, posting Q2 2026 earnings that surpassed analyst consensus.

These positive catalysts provide a counterweight to recent market divergence, where AWK stock closed at $138.04 (close July 28, 2026) following American Water's affirmation of its $6.02 to $6.12 EPS guidance. Per market data, this trend highlights the resilience of the energy and utilities sectors compared to chemicals, where FMC saw a 17% revenue decline. Meanwhile, FTI closed at $72.39 on the same date, reflecting a selective investor approach favoring companies with upward guidance revisions.

Traders should monitor support levels for AWK near $135.49, derived from its low on July 28, 2026. Looking at the economic calendar for the next seven days, there are no direct catalysts scheduled for these specific firms; however, market focus will remain on whether NextDecade and National Fuel Gas can maintain their price momentum following the beats, and how financing costs continue to impact the homebuilding sector represented by Meritage Homes.