Woodward, Inc. WWD

Zacks Investment Research 13 nov

Moog is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings of $2.70 per share (up 5.5% YoY) with revenues of $1.12 billion (up 6.5% YoY). However, the company has a negative Earnings ESP of -0.28%, suggesting analysts have recently become bearish on earnings prospects. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), Moog is not considered a compelling earnings-beat candidate. In comparison, peer Woodward shows stronger momentum with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.87% and Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Zacks Investment Research 9 nov

Axon Enterprise (AXON) reported strong demand for TASER 10 and Axon Body 4 cameras, with Platform Solutions revenues surging 105.6%. However, the company lowered its 2026 revenue guidance to $3.61-$3.63 billion (30% growth) from 32-34% due to delays in three federal Dedrone projects worth approximately $130 million.

Zacks Investment Research 9 nov

Embraer is set to report Q3 fiscal 2026 results on November 10, with expectations of strong performance driven by increased aircraft deliveries, growing E2 orders, and KC-390 selections. The company is anticipated to benefit from robust demand across all business units, improved production efficiency, and cost controls that should strengthen margins. Consensus estimates project EPS of 87 cents (up 190% YoY) and revenues of $2.30 billion (up 14.8% YoY).

Zacks Investment Research 26 oct

Woodward (WWD), an aerospace and defense equipment manufacturer, is highlighted as a stock likely to beat earnings estimates in its upcoming report. The company has demonstrated a strong earnings-beat streak with an average surprise of 9.47% over the last two quarters and currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.87% combined with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, suggesting another potential beat is possible.

Zacks Investment Research 26 oct

Zacks explains its Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool, which identifies stocks likely to beat quarterly earnings expectations by comparing the most recent analyst estimates against consensus estimates. The system combines positive ESP with Zacks Rank ratings, with historical data showing 70% positive surprise rates and 28.3% average annual returns over 10 years. The article highlights Woodward and General Dynamics as examples of stocks with positive ESPs ahead of their earnings reports.