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What is an Earnings Surprise?

April 26, 2017Earnings surprise

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What is an Earnings Surprise?

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The Earnings Per Share (EPS) surprise for the last reported quarter is the difference between the actual EPS reported for the quarter and the consensus estimate for the quarter. This number can be used to find stocks that have recently reported earnings higher or lower than expectations.