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Earnings season isn’t just about one-off results—it’s about spotting the trends that will drive the market forward. In today’s newsletter, we’ve lined up the day’s biggest beats and misses, showing you which industries are thriving and which are lagging. Whether you’re investing in tech, healthcare, or financials, earnings reports provide crucial insights into how companies are performing under pressure. And remember, today’s pre-hours reports will give you an early look at the market’s story, helping you position yourself for today’s trading. The market’s narrative is unfolding right now.
Major Earnings Before Opening Bell
Here are some key companies releasing earnings before the market opens on Friday.
Abbvie Inc (ABBV)
EPS Estimate: $2.4, representing a 3.9% increase from last year.
Revenue Forecast: $12.92B vs $12.31B reported a year ago.
Earnings Reaction History: In its last 6 reports, 6 of the next-day sessions were higher, including a 2.13% pop in October 2023. Regardless of direction, the stock averaged a post-earnings swing of 1.5%.
HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA)
EPS Estimate: $5.75, up 7.28% compared to last year.
Revenue Forecast: $18.26B, up from $17.34B a year earlier.
Earnings Reaction History: In the last 6 reports, HCA stock climbed 4 times, with a notable 1.54% surge in April 2024. On average, earnings swings were around 0.15%.
Aon plc (AON)
EPS Estimate: $6.03, showing a 6.54% year-over-year increase.
Revenue Forecast: $4.86B, up compared to last year’s $4.07B.
Earnings Reaction History: Of the past 6 earnings releases, AON dropped in 4 of them, with a -1.4% decrease in April 2024. Post-earnings volatility averaged -0.32%.
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Upcoming Earnings Reports
Below is a list of other notable companies reporting earnings before the opening bell today.
Ticker | EPS | Revenue | ST Score |
|---|---|---|---|
CL | $0.86 | $4.86B | 54.0 |
SLB | $0.73 | $8.59B | 49.0 |
AVTR | $0.23 | $1.61B | 48.0 |
CHTR | $8.37 | $13.67B | 46.0 |
PSX | -$0.72 | $32.05B | 46.0 |
Thursday's Top Beats
Here are the top earnings beats from recent reports:
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A (AMBP)
EPS: $0.02, reflecting a positive earnings surprise of 146.91%.
Revenue: $1.27B, beating estimates by 8.14%.
Market Reaction: AMBP stock price rose by 30.43% following the report.
Shyft Group Inc (SHYF)
EPS: $0.07, exceeding expectations by 172.39%.
Revenue: $204.60M, surpassing estimates by 2.83%.
Market Reaction: SHYF stock price increased by 26.16% after the announcement.
Faro Technologies Inc (FARO)
EPS: $0.33, beating estimates by 106.25%.
Revenue: $82.86M, exceeding expectations by 3.26%.
Market Reaction: FARO shares rose by 18.30% following the earnings report.
Thursday's Top Miss
While some companies exceeded expectations, others fell short. Here’s a look at Thursday’s top earnings miss:
TAL Education Group ADR (TAL)
EPS: $0.02, missing estimates by -113.39%.
Revenue: $414.20M, falling short of expectations by 4.94%.
Market Reaction: TAL stock price dropped by -18.67% post earnings release.
Nokia Corp ADR (NOK)
EPS: $0.03, underperforming estimates by -29.25%.
Revenue: $4.99B, coming in 4.7% below analyst projections.
Market Reaction: NOK shares dipped -8.47% following the earnings release.
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)
EPS: -$0.16, missing analyst estimates by -166.42%.
Revenue: $1.38B, slightly under the target by 5.57%.
Market Reaction: Post earnings, DAR stock rose 0.33%.
Surprises Around Every Corner!
Earnings season is full of surprises—some pleasant, some not so much. But the key to success is how you respond. Keep analyzing, stay informed, and look ahead to what’s coming after the closing bell tomorrow. The next earnings surprise could be your next big win!
Stocks Telegraph Team
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