Analysts Raise FY2026 Earnings Forecasts for Verizon, Encore Capital, and Amgen Following Strong Results

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Analysts at Erste Group Bank and Northland Securities have revised their earnings per share (EPS) forecasts upward for Verizon, Encore Capital Group, and Amgen. Erste Group Bank boosted its FY2026 EPS estimate for Amgen to $22.43 following a strong Q1 performance where the company beat expectations with $5.15 EPS and a 5.8% year-over-year revenue increase. Additionally, the bank raised its FY2026 forecast for Verizon to $4.96 while maintaining a Hold rating. Northland Securities also increased its Q3 2026 EPS forecast for Encore Capital Group to $3.04 per share. These revisions reflect growing confidence in the financial trajectories of these companies across the telecommunications, financial services, and biotech sectors. Such upward adjustments typically provide short-term support for equity prices as companies surpass consensus estimates.

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