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Grades are in! Earnings season is like a report card for companies, and today we’re covering who made the honor roll and who’s in need of a retake. With the market reacting to every beat and miss, now is the time to see who’s delivering results that matter. In today’s newsletter, we break down the top performers, the biggest flops, and a few surprise names to watch. Stay tuned for today’s pre-hours earnings reports—these early announcements will give you a head start on understanding today’s market trends and making informed decisions.
Upcoming Earnings Reports to Watch
Here are some key companies releasing earnings before the market opens on Friday.
Kroger Co (KR)
EPS Estimate: $1.46, representing a 2.09% increase from last year.
Revenue Forecast: $45.31B vs $ 45.27B reported a year ago.
Earnings Reaction History: In its last 6 reports, the stock has shown a balanced mix of positive and negative post-earnings sessions. The stock averaged a post-earnings swing of -0.48%.
Carmax Inc (KMX)
EPS Estimate: $1.17, down -7.87% compared to last year.
Revenue Forecast: $7.53B, up from $7.11B a year earlier.
Earnings Reaction History: In the last 6 reports, KMX stock experienced a balanced mix of gains and losses the next day, with three sessions higher and three lower. On average, earnings swings were around 0.03%.
Accenture plc (ACN)
EPS Estimate: $3.32, showing a 6.07% year-over-year increase.
Revenue Forecast: $17.32B, up compared to last year’s $16.47B.
Earnings Reaction History: Of the past 6 earnings releases, ACN dropped in 5 of them, with a standout -2.18% jump in March 2024. Post-earnings volatility averaged -1.21%.
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Upcoming Earnings Reports
Below is a list of notable companies reporting earnings before the opening bell today.
Ticker | EPS Forecast | Revenue Forecast | ST Score |
FDS | $4.30 | $580.9M | 45.0 |
DRI | $2.97 | $3.26B | 51.0 |
KBH | $1.47 | $1.51B | 45.0 |
CMC | $0.85 | $2.07B | 45.0 |
Wednesday's Top Beats
Here are the top earnings beats from recent reports:
Gorilla Technology Group Inc (GRRR)
EPS: $0.23, reflecting a positive earnings surprise of 2.20K%.
Revenue: $18.26M, missing estimates by -8.71%.
Market Reaction: GRRR stock price rose by 1.95% following the report.
GMS Inc (GMS)
EPS: $1.29, exceeding expectations by 15.87%.
Revenue: $1.33B, surpassing estimates by 2.8%.
Market Reaction: GMS stock price increased by 10.61% after the announcement.
Euroseas Ltd (ESEA)
EPS: $5.29, beating estimates by 36.69%.
Revenue: $56.35M, exceeding expectations by 2.96%.
Market Reaction: ESEA shares rose by 1.47% following the earnings report.
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Wednesday's Top Miss
While some companies exceeded expectations, others fell short. Here’s a look at Wednesday's top earnings miss:
Aurora Cannabis Inc (ACB)
EPS: -$0.26, missing estimates by -387.95%.
Revenue: $66.14M, falling short of expectations by 6.21%.
Market Reaction: ACB stock price dropped by -20.41% post earnings release.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI)
EPS: $0.20, underperforming estimates by -13.04%.
Revenue: $140.76M, coming in -7.64% below analyst projections.
Market Reaction: SWBI shares rise 3.72% following the earnings release.
LiveOne Inc (LVO)
EPS: -$0.08, missing analyst estimates by -124.72%.
Revenue: $19.29M, slightly under the target by -5.39%.
Market Reaction: Post earnings, LVO stock dropped -11.06%.
The Numbers Don’t Lie!
Missed earnings can be lessons in disguise, while beats can set the stage for bullish momentum. Take this knowledge, apply it to your strategy, and continue to build a portfolio that's ready for whatever the market throws your way. Stay tuned for more updates on the biggest winners and losers of the week!
Till next time,
Stocks Telegraph Team
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