Earnings Surprises

Biggest EPS beats and misses, ranked by post-earnings price reaction. Free data, no paywall.

Q4 2026 Season
83% beat EPSAvg surprise: -12.1%Avg reaction: —6 reportedLast 12 Months
Biggest EPS Beats25

Ranked by EPS surprise % (highest first). Price reaction = day after report.

#SymbolCompanySectorDateEPS ActualEPS Est.SurprisePrice Reaction
1Transocean Ltd.EnergyAug 5, 2026$0.15$0.01+1431%-1.1%
2Genesis Energy, L.P.EnergyAug 6, 2026$0.26$0.02+1200%+1.5%
Grant Sims, CEO

Our second quarter results for 2026 came in broadly in line with, if not slightly ahead of, our internal expectations.

3Vermilion Energy Inc.EnergyJul 29, 2026$0.62$0.05+1140%+11.0%
4Kinetik Holdings Inc.EnergyFeb 25, 2026$2.16$0.27+692%+6.4%
5Teekay CorporationEnergyJul 29, 2026$0.79$0.11+618%+0.3%
6Natural Resource Partners L.P.EnergyAug 5, 2026$1.85$0.30+517%+8.3%
7Natural Resource Partners L.P.EnergyMay 6, 2026$1.44$0.25+476%-4.2%

NRP generated $34 million of free cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 and $167 million of free cash flow over the last twelve months before accounting for the $39 million investment we made in our soda ash business.

8Global Partners LPEnergyMay 8, 2026$1.85$0.33+461%+0.1%

Solid execution across all operating segments drove strong first-quarter results for Global. Performance this quarter reflects the advantages of our integrated platform in a dynamic market environment.

9Teekay CorporationEnergyMay 13, 2026$0.55$0.11+400%-1.8%
10Cheniere Energy, Inc.EnergyAug 6, 2026$14.65↑ Raised$3.11+371%+0.5%
Jack Fusco, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

The second quarter of 2026 marked another outstanding quarter for Cheniere, highlighted by the substantial completion of Midscale Train 6 at the CCL Stage 3 Project, and our further progress towards an FID of Phase 1 of the SPL Expansion Project.

11Plains GP Holdings LPEnergyAug 7, 2026$1.97— Maintained$0.44+352%-0.9%
Willie Chiang, Chairman, CEO and President

Strong results in the quarter mark a significant improvement from first quarter levels and place us on-track to deliver on our full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance. Year-to-date we are on pace to accomplish all three key initiatives outlined for 2026.

12NGL Energy Partners LPEnergyAug 4, 2026$0.48$0.11+336%+6.3%
13Core Natural Resources, Inc.EnergyAug 6, 2026$2.51$0.60+315%+7.1%
14Teekay CorporationEnergyFeb 18, 2026$0.40$0.11+264%+7.1%
15Centrus Energy Corp.EnergyMay 5, 2026$1.05↑ Raised$0.33+218%+11.8%

The first quarter was marked by numerous wins and great operational progress as we accelerated our drive to restore America's ability to enrich uranium at scale, including securing historic federal funding and launching a major expansion of our centrifuge manufacturing plant.

16RPC, Inc.EnergyMay 7, 2026$0.03$0.01+200%-7.9%

During the first quarter we experienced modest revenue increases despite weather impacts to start the year. Our Technical Services segment revenues increased 7% sequentially. Within Technical Services, Cudd Energy Services’ pressure pumping saw the largest percentage increase at 20% followed by Cudd Pressure Control’s nitrogen service line which increased 13%. Thru Tubing Solutions’ downhole tools increased 11% driven by higher activity supported by new technologies. Our Support Services segment

17Cheniere Energy, Inc.EnergyFeb 26, 2026$10.71$3.80+182%+6.8%
18GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 6, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%+0.2%
19GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 10, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%-0.0%
20GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 13, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%-0.9%
21GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 17, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%+0.6%
22GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 18, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%+0.4%
23GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 20, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%-0.2%
24GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 25, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%-0.2%
25GasLog Partners LPEnergyAug 26, 2026$0.86$0.31+178%+0.2%
RIG logo1RIGTransocean Ltd.Aug 5, 2026
Mkt Cap$5.3B
EPS Act.$0.15
EPS Est.$0.01
Surprise+1431%
Reaction-1.1%
SectorEnergy
GEL logo2GELGenesis Energy, L.P.Aug 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.7B
EPS Act.$0.26
EPS Est.$0.02
Surprise+1200%
Reaction+1.5%
SectorEnergy
Grant Sims, CEO

Our second quarter results for 2026 came in broadly in line with, if not slightly ahead of, our internal expectations.

VET logo3VETVermilion Energy Inc.Jul 29, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.8B
EPS Act.$0.62
EPS Est.$0.05
Surprise+1140%
Reaction+11.0%
SectorEnergy
KNTK logo4KNTKKinetik Holdings Inc.Feb 25, 2026
Mkt Cap$3.9B
EPS Act.$2.16
EPS Est.$0.27
Surprise+692%
Reaction+6.4%
SectorEnergy
TK logo5TKTeekay CorporationJul 29, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EPS Act.$0.79
EPS Est.$0.11
Surprise+618%
Reaction+0.3%
SectorEnergy
NRP logo6NRPNatural Resource Partners L.P.Aug 5, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.5B
EPS Act.$1.85
EPS Est.$0.30
Surprise+517%
Reaction+8.3%
SectorEnergy
NRP logo7NRPNatural Resource Partners L.P.May 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.5B
EPS Act.$1.44
EPS Est.$0.25
Surprise+476%
Reaction-4.2%
SectorEnergy

NRP generated $34 million of free cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 and $167 million of free cash flow over the last twelve months before accounting for the $39 million investment we made in our soda ash business.

GLP logo8GLPGlobal Partners LPMay 8, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.6B
EPS Act.$1.85
EPS Est.$0.33
Surprise+461%
Reaction+0.1%
SectorEnergy

Solid execution across all operating segments drove strong first-quarter results for Global. Performance this quarter reflects the advantages of our integrated platform in a dynamic market environment.

TK logo9TKTeekay CorporationMay 13, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EPS Act.$0.55
EPS Est.$0.11
Surprise+400%
Reaction-1.8%
SectorEnergy
LNG logo10LNGCheniere Energy, Inc.Aug 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$56.6B
EPS Act.$14.65
EPS Est.$3.11
Surprise+371%
Reaction+0.5%
SectorEnergy
Jack Fusco, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

The second quarter of 2026 marked another outstanding quarter for Cheniere, highlighted by the substantial completion of Midscale Train 6 at the CCL Stage 3 Project, and our further progress towards an FID of Phase 1 of the SPL Expansion Project.

PAGP logo11PAGPPlains GP Holdings LPAug 7, 2026
Mkt Cap$5.2B
EPS Act.$1.97
EPS Est.$0.44
Surprise+352%
Reaction-0.9%
SectorEnergy
Willie Chiang, Chairman, CEO and President

Strong results in the quarter mark a significant improvement from first quarter levels and place us on-track to deliver on our full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance. Year-to-date we are on pace to accomplish all three key initiatives outlined for 2026.

NGL logo12NGLNGL Energy Partners LPAug 4, 2026
Mkt Cap$2.0B
EPS Act.$0.48
EPS Est.$0.11
Surprise+336%
Reaction+6.3%
SectorEnergy
CNR logo13CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc.Aug 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$4.5B
EPS Act.$2.51
EPS Est.$0.60
Surprise+315%
Reaction+7.1%
SectorEnergy
TK logo14TKTeekay CorporationFeb 18, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EPS Act.$0.40
EPS Est.$0.11
Surprise+264%
Reaction+7.1%
SectorEnergy
LEU logo15LEUCentrus Energy Corp.May 5, 2026
Mkt Cap$2.6B
EPS Act.$1.05
EPS Est.$0.33
Surprise+218%
Reaction+11.8%
SectorEnergy

The first quarter was marked by numerous wins and great operational progress as we accelerated our drive to restore America's ability to enrich uranium at scale, including securing historic federal funding and launching a major expansion of our centrifuge manufacturing plant.

RES logo16RESRPC, Inc.May 7, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EPS Act.$0.03
EPS Est.$0.01
Surprise+200%
Reaction-7.9%
SectorEnergy

During the first quarter we experienced modest revenue increases despite weather impacts to start the year. Our Technical Services segment revenues increased 7% sequentially. Within Technical Services, Cudd Energy Services’ pressure pumping saw the largest percentage increase at 20% followed by Cudd Pressure Control’s nitrogen service line which increased 13%. Thru Tubing Solutions’ downhole tools increased 11% driven by higher activity supported by new technologies. Our Support Services segment

LNG logo17LNGCheniere Energy, Inc.Feb 26, 2026
Mkt Cap$56.6B
EPS Act.$10.71
EPS Est.$3.80
Surprise+182%
Reaction+6.8%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo18GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction+0.2%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo19GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 10, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction-0.0%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo20GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 13, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction-0.9%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo21GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 17, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction+0.6%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo22GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 18, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction+0.4%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo23GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 20, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction-0.2%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo24GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 25, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction-0.2%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo25GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPAug 26, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.31
Surprise+178%
Reaction+0.2%
SectorEnergy
Biggest EPS Misses25

Ranked by EPS miss % (worst first). Price reaction = day after report.

#SymbolCompanySectorDateEPS ActualEPS Est.SurprisePrice Reaction
1Cosan S.A.EnergyMay 14, 2026-$0.06$0.00-4193%-7.3%
2NGL Energy Partners LPEnergyMay 28, 2026-$3.44$0.18-2011%+5.0%
3Cosan S.A.EnergyMar 9, 2026-$0.16$0.01-1858%+11.8%
4Cosan S.A.EnergyMar 10, 2026-$0.16$0.01-1858%+3.6%
5Calumet Inc.EnergyAug 7, 2026-$1.09$0.07-1717%+8.6%
Todd Borgmann, CEO

Calumet continues to execute against every element of our multi-dimensional strategy. Our integrated specialties platform delivered exceptional results in a strong margin environment, supporting $115 million of debt retirement in July. Further, Montana Renewables completed the first stage of our MaxSAF 150 expansion and is advancing toward a faster, highly capital-efficient next stage expansion. Combined, our operating momentum and favorable outlook position us to simultaneously accelerate delev

6Baytex Energy Corp.EnergyMar 5, 2026-$0.31$0.02-1650%-0.8%
7Baytex Energy Corp.EnergyMar 4, 2026-$0.31$0.02-1650%+3.1%
8Baytex Energy Corp.EnergyMay 7, 2026-$0.08$0.01-900%-3.0%
9Cosan S.A.EnergyAug 14, 2026-$0.06$0.01-745%0.0%
10Cheniere Energy, Inc.EnergyMay 7, 2026-$16.65↑ Raised$4.25-492%-8.2%

2026 is off to an excellent start, thanks to the Cheniere team's commitment to safety, operational excellence and seamless execution. We are raising our 2026 financial guidance as a result of an increase in our LNG production forecast and higher market margins for the year, as well as the contribution from optimization activities achieved year-to-date.

11Vermilion Energy Inc.EnergyMay 6, 2026-$0.67$0.22-405%-13.0%
12YPF Sociedad AnónimaEnergyFeb 26, 2026-$1.67$0.77-317%-5.2%
13Helmerich & Payne, Inc.EnergyAug 5, 2026-$0.11— Maintained$0.09-216%+7.5%
Trey Adams, President and CEO

H&P delivered strong financial and operational results during the quarter. We generated direct margins that exceeded the midpoint of guidance ranges in all segments as well as strong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flows.

14Kosmos Energy Ltd.EnergyMay 5, 2026-$0.07— Maintained$0.08-191%-11.6%

Earlier this year, we set four goals for 2026: increase production from our core assets; lower costs; reduce debt; and advance our high‑quality growth portfolio with minimal capital. We are delivering strongly on all four of these goals.

15Precision Drilling CorporationEnergyJul 28, 2026-$0.38$0.43-188%-8.9%
16GasLog Partners LPEnergyFeb 27, 2026-$0.29$0.54-154%+0.5%
17Transocean Ltd.EnergyMay 4, 2026-$0.03$0.07-143%-8.7%
18Genesis Energy, L.P.EnergyMay 7, 2026-$0.06— Maintained$0.16-138%-0.3%

Our first quarter results for 2026 in the aggregate came in slightly below our internal expectations. Most of our businesses performed in line with our expectations, with the exception of our offshore pipeline transportation segment, despite being up 40% year over year.

19Kinetik Holdings Inc.EnergyMay 6, 2026-$0.07— Maintained$0.22-132%-3.9%

Kinetik delivered a strong start to 2026, reflecting the strategic positioning of the business, as well as successful commercial and operational execution.

20Sunoco LPEnergyFeb 17, 2026$0.09$1.64-94.5%+3.2%
21Noble Corporation PlcEnergyJul 27, 2026$0.01↓ Lowered$0.15-93.5%-9.4%
Robert W. Eifler, President and Chief Executive Officer

Our second quarter was adversely impacted by $43 million due to the operational suspension of both of our rigs in Brazil, while operational and financial performance was otherwise strong across the board.

22Permian Resources CorporationEnergyMay 6, 2026$0.05↑ Raised$0.38-86.9%-10.4%

We delivered a strong first quarter across the board, with record-low D&C costs per foot, 2% oil production growth quarter-over-quarter and more than $500 million of free cash flow.

23Black Stone Minerals, L.P.EnergyMay 4, 2026$0.03— Maintained$0.22-86.4%-3.9%

During the first quarter, we continued to execute across our commercial initiatives, building on the momentum established in 2025. Since inception, we have deployed over $250 million through our mineral acquisition program to enhance our long-term development position in the expanding Haynesville and Bossier play.

24Genesis Energy, L.P.EnergyFeb 12, 2026$0.04$0.28-85.7%+0.9%
25Tidewater Inc.EnergyMay 4, 2026$0.12— Maintained$0.75-84.0%-3.2%

The first quarter of 2026 exceeded our expectations across all key financial and operational measures, with revenue, gross margin, day rate and utilization all outperforming.

CSAN logo1CSANCosan S.A.May 14, 2026
Mkt Cap$2.7B
EPS Act.-$0.06
EPS Est.$0.00
Surprise-4193%
Reaction-7.3%
SectorEnergy
NGL logo2NGLNGL Energy Partners LPMay 28, 2026
Mkt Cap$2.0B
EPS Act.-$3.44
EPS Est.$0.18
Surprise-2011%
Reaction+5.0%
SectorEnergy
CSAN logo3CSANCosan S.A.Mar 9, 2026
Mkt Cap$2.7B
EPS Act.-$0.16
EPS Est.$0.01
Surprise-1858%
Reaction+11.8%
SectorEnergy
CSAN logo4CSANCosan S.A.Mar 10, 2026
Mkt Cap$2.7B
EPS Act.-$0.16
EPS Est.$0.01
Surprise-1858%
Reaction+3.6%
SectorEnergy
CLMT logo5CLMTCalumet Inc.Aug 7, 2026
Mkt Cap$4.8B
EPS Act.-$1.09
EPS Est.$0.07
Surprise-1717%
Reaction+8.6%
SectorEnergy
Todd Borgmann, CEO

Calumet continues to execute against every element of our multi-dimensional strategy. Our integrated specialties platform delivered exceptional results in a strong margin environment, supporting $115 million of debt retirement in July. Further, Montana Renewables completed the first stage of our MaxSAF 150 expansion and is advancing toward a faster, highly capital-efficient next stage expansion. Combined, our operating momentum and favorable outlook position us to simultaneously accelerate delev

BTE logo6BTEBaytex Energy Corp.Mar 5, 2026
Mkt Cap$3.3B
EPS Act.-$0.31
EPS Est.$0.02
Surprise-1650%
Reaction-0.8%
SectorEnergy
BTE logo7BTEBaytex Energy Corp.Mar 4, 2026
Mkt Cap$3.3B
EPS Act.-$0.31
EPS Est.$0.02
Surprise-1650%
Reaction+3.1%
SectorEnergy
BTE logo8BTEBaytex Energy Corp.May 7, 2026
Mkt Cap$3.3B
EPS Act.-$0.08
EPS Est.$0.01
Surprise-900%
Reaction-3.0%
SectorEnergy
CSAN logo9CSANCosan S.A.Aug 14, 2026
Mkt Cap$2.7B
EPS Act.-$0.06
EPS Est.$0.01
Surprise-745%
Reaction0.0%
SectorEnergy
LNG logo10LNGCheniere Energy, Inc.May 7, 2026
Mkt Cap$56.6B
EPS Act.-$16.65
EPS Est.$4.25
Surprise-492%
Reaction-8.2%
SectorEnergy

2026 is off to an excellent start, thanks to the Cheniere team's commitment to safety, operational excellence and seamless execution. We are raising our 2026 financial guidance as a result of an increase in our LNG production forecast and higher market margins for the year, as well as the contribution from optimization activities achieved year-to-date.

VET logo11VETVermilion Energy Inc.May 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.8B
EPS Act.-$0.67
EPS Est.$0.22
Surprise-405%
Reaction-13.0%
SectorEnergy
YPF logo12YPFYPF Sociedad AnónimaFeb 26, 2026
Mkt Cap$19.2B
EPS Act.-$1.67
EPS Est.$0.77
Surprise-317%
Reaction-5.2%
SectorEnergy
HP logo13HPHelmerich & Payne, Inc.Aug 5, 2026
Mkt Cap$3.9B
EPS Act.-$0.11
EPS Est.$0.09
Surprise-216%
Reaction+7.5%
SectorEnergy
Trey Adams, President and CEO

H&P delivered strong financial and operational results during the quarter. We generated direct margins that exceeded the midpoint of guidance ranges in all segments as well as strong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flows.

KOS logo14KOSKosmos Energy Ltd.May 5, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.5B
EPS Act.-$0.07
EPS Est.$0.08
Surprise-191%
Reaction-11.6%
SectorEnergy

Earlier this year, we set four goals for 2026: increase production from our core assets; lower costs; reduce debt; and advance our high‑quality growth portfolio with minimal capital. We are delivering strongly on all four of these goals.

PDS logo15PDSPrecision Drilling CorporationJul 28, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.1B
EPS Act.-$0.38
EPS Est.$0.43
Surprise-188%
Reaction-8.9%
SectorEnergy
GLOP-PA logo16GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LPFeb 27, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EPS Act.-$0.29
EPS Est.$0.54
Surprise-154%
Reaction+0.5%
SectorEnergy
RIG logo17RIGTransocean Ltd.May 4, 2026
Mkt Cap$5.3B
EPS Act.-$0.03
EPS Est.$0.07
Surprise-143%
Reaction-8.7%
SectorEnergy
GEL logo18GELGenesis Energy, L.P.May 7, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.7B
EPS Act.-$0.06
EPS Est.$0.16
Surprise-138%
Reaction-0.3%
SectorEnergy

Our first quarter results for 2026 in the aggregate came in slightly below our internal expectations. Most of our businesses performed in line with our expectations, with the exception of our offshore pipeline transportation segment, despite being up 40% year over year.

KNTK logo19KNTKKinetik Holdings Inc.May 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$3.9B
EPS Act.-$0.07
EPS Est.$0.22
Surprise-132%
Reaction-3.9%
SectorEnergy

Kinetik delivered a strong start to 2026, reflecting the strategic positioning of the business, as well as successful commercial and operational execution.

SUN logo20SUNSunoco LPFeb 17, 2026
Mkt Cap$10.2B
EPS Act.$0.09
EPS Est.$1.64
Surprise-94.5%
Reaction+3.2%
SectorEnergy
NE logo21NENoble Corporation PlcJul 27, 2026
Mkt Cap$6.5B
EPS Act.$0.01
EPS Est.$0.15
Surprise-93.5%
Reaction-9.4%
SectorEnergy
Robert W. Eifler, President and Chief Executive Officer

Our second quarter was adversely impacted by $43 million due to the operational suspension of both of our rigs in Brazil, while operational and financial performance was otherwise strong across the board.

PR logo22PRPermian Resources CorporationMay 6, 2026
Mkt Cap$18.5B
EPS Act.$0.05
EPS Est.$0.38
Surprise-86.9%
Reaction-10.4%
SectorEnergy

We delivered a strong first quarter across the board, with record-low D&C costs per foot, 2% oil production growth quarter-over-quarter and more than $500 million of free cash flow.

BSM logo23BSMBlack Stone Minerals, L.P.May 4, 2026
Mkt Cap$3.1B
EPS Act.$0.03
EPS Est.$0.22
Surprise-86.4%
Reaction-3.9%
SectorEnergy

During the first quarter, we continued to execute across our commercial initiatives, building on the momentum established in 2025. Since inception, we have deployed over $250 million through our mineral acquisition program to enhance our long-term development position in the expanding Haynesville and Bossier play.

GEL logo24GELGenesis Energy, L.P.Feb 12, 2026
Mkt Cap$1.7B
EPS Act.$0.04
EPS Est.$0.28
Surprise-85.7%
Reaction+0.9%
SectorEnergy
TDW logo25TDWTidewater Inc.May 4, 2026
Mkt Cap$4.1B
EPS Act.$0.12
EPS Est.$0.75
Surprise-84.0%
Reaction-3.2%
SectorEnergy

The first quarter of 2026 exceeded our expectations across all key financial and operational measures, with revenue, gross margin, day rate and utilization all outperforming.