Next week's earnings calendar (Sept 15-19, 2025) features several large caps. For the week of September 15, five of the largest companies (by market cap) scheduled to report include Ferguson plc, FedEx, General Mills, Lennar, and Darden Restaurants. Below we highlight each company's most recent quarterly performance and when they report (BMO = before market open; AMC = after market close).

Top 5 Earnings to Watch

Ferguson plc (FERG) — Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025 (BMO)

Ferguson's latest quarter (fiscal Q3 2025) delivered EPS of $2.5 on $7.62B in sales, with gross margin up 50 bps; management cited moderating deflation and steady nonresidential demand. Shares were up 23% YTD. The Sept 16 results post at 6:45 a.m. ET with an 8:30 a.m. ET call. Investors will watch residential trends and margins into FY25 year-end.

FedEx (FDX) — Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 (AMC)

FedEx's most recent quarter (Q4 FY2025) printed EPS of $6.07 on $22.2B revenue. Despite the beat, the stock was noted as down ~17% YTD around the June release amid cautious guidance. The upcoming Q1 FY2026 call is 4:30 p.m. CT on Sept 18. Watch volumes, pricing, and the DRIVE cost-savings cadence.

General Mills (GIS) — Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025 (BMO)

In fiscal Q4 2025, General Mills reported EPS of $0.74 on $4.56B in net sales. The stock has been down ~22% YTD as management navigates category softness and restructuring. Q1 FY2026 results arrive before the bell with a management Q&A that morning. Focus: North America Retail mix, Pet stabilization, and FY26 outlook cadence.

Lennar (LEN) — Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 (AMC)

Homebuilder Lennar's latest quarter (fiscal Q2 2025) posted EPS of $1.9 on $8.38B revenue—orders solid, but affordability pressure weighed on margins. Shares had been up slightly ~2% YTD. Q3 results will post after the close on Sept 18; investors will parse deliveries guidance, ASPs, and gross margin trajectory.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) — Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 (BMO)

Darden's fiscal Q4 2025 produced EPS of $2.98 on $3.27B revenue, with comps led by Olive Garden and LongHorn. The stock has been up 14%+ YTD into the new fiscal year. Q1 FY2026 prints before the open with an 8:30 a.m. ET call; watch same-store sales and traffic normalization following menu/marketing investments.

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Also see: Check how top companies reported in the previous week (Sept 8-12) for added context as you prep for this slate.