eToro surges after Q4 profit beat, Medtronic stumbles, DTE Energy pops

Trading platform eToro's stock jumps 11% after beating estimates, while Medtronic and DTE Energy report mixed results

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The fourth quarter earnings season is entering the final stretch, with over 74% of S&P 500 companies having reported results so far. Blended earnings growth for the quarter stands at 13.2%, putting the index on track to record a fifth straight quarter of double-digit profit gains. Notable earnings this week include Walmart, Booking Holdings, DoorDash, and eBay.

Why it matters

The earnings season provides insights into the overall health of the economy, with sectors like technology, consumer, and energy in focus. Investors are also closely watching for the impact of trends like artificial intelligence and the shift in consumer spending habits.

The details

Trading platform eToro's stock jumped 11% after beating estimates for fourth quarter profit, while Medtronic and DTE Energy reported mixed results. Coinbase posted a quarterly loss amid a sharp retrenchment in the crypto market, and Cisco issued guidance below Wall Street forecasts.

  • eToro beat estimates for Q4 profit on Tuesday.
  • Medtronic reported quarterly results on Tuesday.
  • DTE Energy reported Q4 earnings on Tuesday.
  • Coinbase posted a quarterly loss in the fourth quarter.
  • Cisco issued its 2026 guidance on Thursday.

The players

eToro

A trading platform that saw its stock jump 11% after beating Q4 profit estimates.

Medtronic

A medical device company that reported mixed quarterly results.

DTE Energy

An energy company that reported a Q4 earnings beat.

Coinbase

A crypto exchange that posted a quarterly loss amid a sharp retrenchment in the crypto market.

Cisco

A networking company that issued 2026 guidance below Wall Street forecasts.

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What they’re saying

“We see strong, broad-based demand for our technology solutions and remain focused on capturing the significant opportunities we see ahead.”

— Mark Patterson, CFO, Cisco (Reuters)

What’s next

The judge in the Coinbase case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the company to continue operating amid the crypto market downturn.

The takeaway

The earnings season highlights the diverging fortunes of companies, with some like eToro and DTE Energy performing well, while others like Medtronic and Coinbase face challenges. Investors will continue to monitor trends like AI, consumer spending, and the crypto market as the reporting period winds down.