Earnings Surprises
Biggest EPS beats and misses, ranked by post-earnings price reaction. Free data, no paywall.
Q3 2026 Season
53% beat EPSAvg surprise: +14.3%Avg reaction: +0.6%0% raised guidance0% lowered19 reportedQ3 2026 · Jul–Sep
Biggest EPS Beats6
Ranked by EPS surprise % (highest first). Price reaction = day after report.
| # | Symbol | Company | Sector | Date | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise | Price Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindsay Corporation | Industrials | Jul 2, 2026 | $1.53 | $1.14 | +34.2% | -2.9% | |
| 2 | General Mills, Inc. | Consumer Defensive | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.95 | $0.80 | +19.2% | +8.0% | |
| 3 | UniFirst Corporation | Industrials | Jul 1, 2026 | $2.17 | $1.93 | +12.4% | +3.4% | |
Steven Sintros, President and Chief Executive Officer We delivered solid growth and profitability in the third quarter, reflecting the continued strength of our service-driven business and the disciplined execution of our team. | ||||||||
| 4 | MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. | Industrials | Jul 1, 2026 | $1.43 | $1.28 | +11.7% | +3.2% | |
| 5 | The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. | Industrials | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.60 | $0.57 | +5.3% | -3.0% | |
| 6 | FactSet Research Systems Inc. | Financial Services | Jul 1, 2026 | $4.53 | $4.44 | +2.0% | +8.7% | |
Mkt Cap$1.2B
EPS Act.$1.53
EPS Est.$1.14
Surprise+34.2%
Reaction-2.9%
SectorIndustrials
Mkt Cap$19.8B
EPS Act.$0.95
EPS Est.$0.80
Surprise+19.2%
Reaction+8.0%
SectorConsumer Defensive
Mkt Cap$5.0B
EPS Act.$2.17
EPS Est.$1.93
Surprise+12.4%
Reaction+3.4%
SectorIndustrials
Steven Sintros, President and Chief Executive Officer
We delivered solid growth and profitability in the third quarter, reflecting the continued strength of our service-driven business and the disciplined execution of our team.
Mkt Cap$6.7B
EPS Act.$1.43
EPS Est.$1.28
Surprise+11.7%
Reaction+3.2%
SectorIndustrials
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.60
EPS Est.$0.57
Surprise+5.3%
Reaction-3.0%
SectorIndustrials
Mkt Cap$9.2B
EPS Act.$4.53
EPS Est.$4.44
Surprise+2.0%
Reaction+8.7%
SectorFinancial Services
Biggest EPS Misses2
Ranked by EPS miss % (worst first). Price reaction = day after report.
| # | Symbol | Company | Sector | Date | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise | Price Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hub Group, Inc. | Industrials | Jul 2, 2026 | $0.18 | $0.29 | -37.0% | +2.4% | |
| 2 | National Beverage Corp. | Consumer Defensive | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.43 | $0.47 | -8.6% | +6.8% |
