A number of stocks with a track record of surprise results ahead of next week’s earnings announcements

Earnings season is beginning. Among the companies reporting results next week are stocks that have consistently outperformed analysts’ expectations.

These companies often have a history of reporting revenue or profit results above consensus in past quarters. That record may appear not as a one-time exception, but across multiple quarters.

Next week’s scheduled announcements include companies with this kind of record of beating consensus. Specific stock names and schedules can be checked through each company’s disclosures and the exchange calendar.

From an investor’s perspective, it is important to compare the earnings figures announced on the day of the release with the company’s newly provided guidance. The gap between consensus and actual results can trigger stock price volatility.

After quarterly earnings are announced, analysts revise their forecasts and companies follow with final announcements of quarterly results. In this process, consensus can change rapidly.

In conclusion, among next week’s earnings releases, companies that have a record of beating consensus in the past stand out. Investors who are interested should check the announcements and consensus before and after the release directly.