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earnings surprise

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Earnings Surprise
When the earnings reported in a company's quarterly or annual report are above or below analysts' earnings estimates.

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Company earnings are watched closely by many analysts and investors. When a positive earnings surprise occurs, share price will usually increase. A negative earnings surprise will usually result in a decline in share price.

earnings surprise
Earnings reported by a company that are different from the earnings that had been expected by the investment community. An earnings surprise often produces a sharp increase or decrease in the market price of a stock.
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