On July 15, 2009, StarMine's Earnings Surprise Forecast highlighted 10 companies with a high probability of reporting an earnings surprise. Using StarMine SmartEstimates as our guide, we accurately predicted the surprise direction in 9 out of 10.
ERTS: Electronic Arts
Predicted Surprise: 19.2%
Mean Estimate: -$0.15
StarMine SmartEstimate: -$0.12
Actual: -$0.02
TSN: Tyson Foods Inc
Predicted Surprise: 15.7%
Mean Estimate: $0.21
StarMine SmartEstimate: $0.24
Actual: $0.33
DFS: Discover Financial Services
Predicted Surprise: 15.5%
Mean Estimate: -$0.17
StarMine SmartEstimate: -$0.14
Actual: $0.52
RSH: RadioShack Corporation
Predicted Surprise: 5.0%
Mean Estimate: $0.28
StarMine SmartEstimate: $0.30
Actual: $0.39
AAPL: Apple Inc
Predicted Surprise: 1.4%
Mean Estimate: $1.16
StarMine SmartEstimate: $1.17
Actual: $1.35
This newsletter features stocks that we predict will experience an earnings surprise in the upcoming reporting season. All surprise predictions are uncovered using the powerful analytic and screening capabilities of StarMine Professional.
