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 reportedQ4 2026 · Oct–Dec
Biggest EPS Beats5
Ranked by EPS surprise % (highest first). Price reaction = day after report.
| # | Symbol | Company | Sector | Date | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise | Price Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCormick & Company, Incorporated | Consumer Defensive | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.86 | $0.76 | +13.9% | — | |
| 2 | McCormick & Company, Incorporated | Consumer Defensive | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.86— Maintained | $0.76 | +13.9% | — | |
Brendan M. Foley, Chairman, President, and CEO Third quarter results demonstrate the resilience and differentiated performance of our flavor-focused business model in a dynamic operating environment. | ||||||||
| 3 | NIKE, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.48 | $0.44 | +10.0% | — | |
| 4 | Acuity Brands, Inc. | Industrials | Oct 1, 2026 | $5.77 | $5.57 | +3.6% | — | |
| 5 | Accenture plc | Technology | Oct 1, 2026 | $3.29 | $3.18 | +3.5% | — | |
Mkt Cap$12.0B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.76
Surprise+13.9%
Reaction—
SectorConsumer Defensive
Mkt Cap$12.4B
EPS Act.$0.86
EPS Est.$0.76
Surprise+13.9%
Reaction—
SectorConsumer Defensive
Brendan M. Foley, Chairman, President, and CEO
Third quarter results demonstrate the resilience and differentiated performance of our flavor-focused business model in a dynamic operating environment.
Mkt Cap$50.1B
EPS Act.$0.48
EPS Est.$0.44
Surprise+10.0%
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SectorConsumer Cyclical
Mkt Cap$9.2B
EPS Act.$5.77
EPS Est.$5.57
Surprise+3.6%
Reaction—
SectorIndustrials
Mkt Cap$122B
EPS Act.$3.29
EPS Est.$3.18
Surprise+3.5%
Reaction—
SectorTechnology
Biggest EPS Misses1
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 | Oct 1, 2026 | -$0.04 | $0.20 | -117% | — |
Mkt Cap$1.8B
EPS Act.-$0.04
EPS Est.$0.20
Surprise-117%
Reaction—
SectorIndustrials