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Stocks Most Likely to Beat Earnings for the Week of January 9th

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Here are four stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of December 9th:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC - Free Report) : This diversified financial services company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings improving 0.3% over the last 30 days.

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) Price and Consensus

 

The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Jan 13 and has an Earnings ESP of +3.24%. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has delivered positive earnings surprises in three out of four trailing quarter.

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) Price and EPS Surprise

 

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM - Free Report) : This metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products maker has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.2% over the last 30 days.

MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. Price and Consensus

 

The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending November on Jan 11 and has an earnings ESP of +1.08%. This Zacks Rank #2 company has delivered average positive earnings surprise of 3.2% in the trailing four quarters.

MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

 

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL - Free Report) : This scheduled air transportation provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.2% over the last 30 days.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. Price and Consensus

 

The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Jan 12 and has an earnings ESP of +1.24%. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) has delivered positive earnings surprises in three out of four trailing quarter.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM - Free Report) : This financial services company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings gaining 1.8% over the last 30 days.

J P Morgan Chase & Co Price and Consensus

 

The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Jan 13 and has an earnings ESP of +0.70%. This Zacks Rank #3 company has delivered average positive earnings surprise of 8.9% in the trailing four quarters.

J P Morgan Chase & Co Price and EPS Surprise

 

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