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StocksUpdated×4•Originally published 27 April 2026•Updated 29 April 2026•
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Q1 Earnings Preview: US Stocks Positioned for Surprises and Potential Misses

Infographic comparing outperforming stocks with green rising charts and pressured stocks with red falling charts.

Key Facts

1WMB, BLZE, VOYG, CRGY, and FANG have been identified as possessing characteristics likely to lead to an earnings beat.
2Earnings for OSIS, KRYS, EQH, and VRTX are expected to grow, though they lack the specific indicators for a likely beat.
3Valaris (VAL) may report negative earnings based on pre-release trends.

The list of US companies poised to beat Q1 earnings estimates continues to expand across multiple sectors. New analysis identifies OC, PR, and HP as fresh candidates for positive surprises, joining previously highlighted stocks such as HSIC, IDXX, SOLV, and UPST. These additions are supported by strong technical indicators and the Earnings ESP metric. Meanwhile, a broader group including JAZZ, LITE, RACE, and STNG is expected to report earnings growth, though these firms currently lack the specific indicators required for a definitive surprise beat. Conversely, Valaris (VAL) remains under pressure with pre-release trends suggesting potential negative earnings. These projections utilize the Zacks Rank to gauge the probability of results deviating from consensus. Investors are closely monitoring these updates as the corporate earnings season provides critical insights into broader market health.