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Best EPS Stocks to Buy in August 2026

Kevin Voigt Updated on August 21, 2026

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Earnings per share, or EPS, remains one of the most widely used indicators of a company’s profitability and financial health. Investors screening for high EPS stocks are generally seeking businesses with strong earnings power, consistent growth, and the ability to deliver returns that outpace the broader market.

In 2026, opportunities tied to robust EPS are appearing across a range of sectors, including technology, consumer staples, and industrials. Many of these candidates are large, established companies with proven earnings strength, alongside select growth names that may still be undervalued relative to their profit potential.

Is it good to invest in high EPS stocks?

High EPS can be an attractive signal because it reflects a company’s ability to generate meaningful profits relative to its share count. Businesses with expanding earnings often benefit from solid fundamentals, healthy cash flow, and greater flexibility to reinvest in operations or return capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

However, EPS on its own does not make a stock a compelling investment. A company can report strong earnings while still trading at an excessive valuation or facing headwinds that could limit future growth.

What is a good EPS for stocks?

There is no single benchmark that defines a good EPS. Instead, investors typically assess it in context, focusing on several key factors.

Industry comparisons (tech vs. utilities, for example). Different sectors operate under distinct cost structures and growth expectations, so benchmarking EPS against direct peers provides a more meaningful measure of performance.
Growth trends over time. A steadily rising EPS is often more valuable than a high but flat figure, as it reflects improving profitability and supports long-term compounding potential.
Consistency of earnings. Companies that deliver reliable results across multiple periods tend to carry lower risk than those with volatile or uneven earnings profiles.
Valuation ratios like P/E. EPS should always be assessed alongside valuation to avoid overpaying for earnings that may already be fully reflected in the stock price.

In practice, a “good” EPS is less about the absolute number and more about the trajectory, stability, and relative strength of a company’s earnings.

Below, we examine and rank the best EPS stocks using historical results, projected earnings growth, and a combination of Zacks Rank signals and core fundamental measures to identify companies that may offer durable, long-term opportunities for patient investors.

5 Best EPS Stocks to Buy Today

Company (Ticker)	Day High	Forward PE	Price	Proj EPS Growth (1 Year)	Projected Sales Growth (1Y)	Research
ATI INC (ATI)	$217.47	44.63	$214.52	48.34%	11.45%	Free Research Report: ATI
Vita Coco Company (COCO)	$63.48	31.40	$61.63	64.92%	31.62%	Free Research Report: COCO
Grupo Cibest S.A. - Sponsored ADR (CIB)	$102.58	9.07	$98.63	48.70%	19.42%
Tenet Healthcare (THC)	$273.13	13.00	$267.75	22.77%	4.00%	Free Research Report: THC
Interface (TILE)	$39.21	16.06	$37.89	21.65%	6.01%

*Updated on August 28, 2026.

ATI INC (ATI)

$214.52 USD +1.66 (0.78%)

3-Year Stock Price Performance

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Zacks Rank This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below. Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return 1 Strong Buy 23.80% 2 Buy 18.13% 3 Hold 10.19% 4 Sell 5.73% 5 Strong Sell 3.17% S&P 500 11.53% Zacks Rank Education - Learn about the Zacks Rank Zacks Rank Home - Zacks Rank resources in one place Zacks Premium - The only way to fully access the Zacks Rank: Strong Buy 1

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
1	Strong Buy	23.80%
2	Buy	18.13%
3	Hold	10.19%
4	Sell	5.73%
5	Strong Sell	3.17%
S&P	500	11.53%

Zacks Industry Rank The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank. An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Industry Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Industry Rank: Top 15% (37 out of 248)

Zacks Sector Rank The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank. A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. Zacks Sector Rank Education - Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Sector Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank: Top 6% (1 out of 16)

Style Scores

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A

Growth Score A

Momentum Score A

VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores

D Value B Growth D Momentum D VGM

Earnings ESP Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season. The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest. Visit the Earnings ESP Center See the Full List of Stocks To Beat Earnings: 6.22%

Market Cap:$28.49 B (Large Cap)
Projected EPS Growth:48.46%
Last Quarter EPS Growth:23.00%
Last EPS Surprise:19.42%
Next EPS Report Date:Oct. 27, 2026

Our Take:

Reasons to Buy

ATI is positioned to benefit from rising demand across jet-engine, defense and specialty-energy applications. Earnings could strengthen as next-generation engines increase ATI content and planned titanium and nickel expansions add capacity. Management expects adjusted EPS of $4.90 to $5.18 in 2026, while a new primary-melt furnace should lift nickel capacity 15% to 20% by early 2028.

Potential Risks

Qualification timing could delay HPMC growth, while planned capital spending and roughly $200 million of managed-working-capital cash usage may constrain cash generation.

Forecast

A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) signals favorable estimate revisions. Style Scores of B for Growth and Momentum reinforce improving earnings and price trends, though the D Value score argues against calling shares inexpensive. The Price, Consensus & EPS Surprise chart shows the stock rising alongside progressively higher 2026-2028 EPS expectations. Recent surprise markers are predominantly positive, and the newest estimates continue moving upward.

Vita Coco Company (COCO)

$61.63 USD -1.17 (-1.86%)

3-Year Stock Price Performance

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Zacks Rank This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below. Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return 1 Strong Buy 23.80% 2 Buy 18.13% 3 Hold 10.19% 4 Sell 5.73% 5 Strong Sell 3.17% S&P 500 11.53% Zacks Rank Education - Learn about the Zacks Rank Zacks Rank Home - Zacks Rank resources in one place Zacks Premium - The only way to fully access the Zacks Rank: Strong Buy 1

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
1	Strong Buy	23.80%
2	Buy	18.13%
3	Hold	10.19%
4	Sell	5.73%
5	Strong Sell	3.17%
S&P	500	11.53%

Zacks Industry Rank The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank. An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Industry Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Industry Rank: Bottom 33% (165 out of 248)

Zacks Sector Rank The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank. A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. Zacks Sector Rank Education - Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Sector Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank: Bottom 0% (16 out of 16)

Style Scores

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A

Growth Score A

Momentum Score A

VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores

F Value A Growth D Momentum D VGM

Earnings ESP Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season. The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest. Visit the Earnings ESP Center See the Full List of Stocks To Beat Earnings: 0.00%

Market Cap:$3.74 B (Mid Cap)
Projected EPS Growth:64.71%
Last Quarter EPS Growth:64.00%
Last EPS Surprise:46.43%
Next EPS Report Date:Nov. 4, 2026

Our Take:

Reasons to Buy

Vita Coco is building a broader functional beverage platform anchored by coconut water. Management expects 2026 net sales of $790-$805 million and adjusted EBITDA of $154-$161 million, supported by high-teens-to-20% Vita Coco Coconut Water growth, roughly 20% U.S. category growth and 90%-100% U.S. private-label growth. Copra should also support long-term sales objectives and international expansion opportunities over the coming years.

Potential Risks

Tariffs and projected costs and supply-chain uncertainty could pressure performance, while foreign-currency volatility and reliance on customer and supplier relationships may complicate earnings delivery against current expectations.

Forecast

A Zacks Rank #1 points to favorable estimate revisions, while the A Growth score supports the earnings story. However, an F Value score and D Momentum score temper the setup. The chart shows a strong share-price advance and higher 2026-2028 EPS consensus lines. Surprise markers have generally skewed positive.

Grupo Cibest S.A. - Sponsored ADR (CIB)

$98.63 USD -2.38 (-2.36%)

3-Year Stock Price Performance

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Zacks Rank This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below. Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return 1 Strong Buy 23.80% 2 Buy 18.13% 3 Hold 10.19% 4 Sell 5.73% 5 Strong Sell 3.17% S&P 500 11.53% Zacks Rank Education - Learn about the Zacks Rank Zacks Rank Home - Zacks Rank resources in one place Zacks Premium - The only way to fully access the Zacks Rank: Strong Buy 1

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
1	Strong Buy	23.80%
2	Buy	18.13%
3	Hold	10.19%
4	Sell	5.73%
5	Strong Sell	3.17%
S&P	500	11.53%

Zacks Industry Rank The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank. An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Industry Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Industry Rank: Bottom 26% (183 out of 248)

Zacks Sector Rank The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank. A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. Zacks Sector Rank Education - Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Sector Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank: Bottom 13% (14 out of 16)

Style Scores

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A

Growth Score A

Momentum Score A

VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores

B Value F Growth B Momentum D VGM

Earnings ESP Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season. The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest. Visit the Earnings ESP Center See the Full List of Stocks To Beat Earnings: 0.00%

Market Cap:$23.65 B (Large Cap)
Projected EPS Growth:48.70%
Last Quarter EPS Growth:104.94%
Last EPS Surprise:55.14%
Next EPS Report Date:Nov. 5, 2026

Our Take:

Reasons to Buy

Grupo Cibest is a regional financial group offering integrated financial solutions across banking, payments, digital assets and capital markets. Its flexible corporate structure should support efficient capital allocation, while scalable businesses and customer information can strengthen growth. Expansion in digital platforms, operational excellence and the 2030 goal to mobilize COP 629 trillion may support long-term value creation and earnings potential.

Potential Risks

Concentration in commercial lending and deposit-based funding increases sensitivity to credit and liquidity conditions, while execution across regional and digital businesses could affect profitability and returns over time.

Forecast

A Zacks Rank #1 indicates positive earnings-estimate revisions, and the B Value score offers valuation support; the F Growth and C Momentum scores, however, signal a less uniform style profile. The chart shows shares climbing with 2026-2028 EPS expectations stepping higher. Recent surprise markers are mixed but lean positive, while forward consensus has risen, suggesting improving earnings confidence.

Tenet Healthcare (THC)

$267.75 USD -6.44 (-2.35%)

3-Year Stock Price Performance

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Zacks Rank This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below. Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return 1 Strong Buy 23.80% 2 Buy 18.13% 3 Hold 10.19% 4 Sell 5.73% 5 Strong Sell 3.17% S&P 500 11.53% Zacks Rank Education - Learn about the Zacks Rank Zacks Rank Home - Zacks Rank resources in one place Zacks Premium - The only way to fully access the Zacks Rank: Strong Buy 1

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
1	Strong Buy	23.80%
2	Buy	18.13%
3	Hold	10.19%
4	Sell	5.73%
5	Strong Sell	3.17%
S&P	500	11.53%

Zacks Industry Rank The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank. An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Industry Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Industry Rank: Top 15% (38 out of 248)

Zacks Sector Rank The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank. A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. Zacks Sector Rank Education - Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Sector Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank: Top 44% (7 out of 16)

Style Scores

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A

Growth Score A

Momentum Score A

VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores

A Value C Growth D Momentum A VGM

Earnings ESP Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season. The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest. Visit the Earnings ESP Center See the Full List of Stocks To Beat Earnings: -3.33%

Market Cap:$21.62 B (Large Cap)
Projected EPS Growth:20.14%
Last Quarter EPS Growth:26.97%
Last EPS Surprise:50.00%
Next EPS Report Date:Oct. 27, 2026

Our Take:

Reasons to Buy

Tenet Healthcare operates hospitals and an expanding ambulatory platform through USPI. Management expects strong revenue growth, operational execution and cost efficiencies to support attractive EBITDA expansion in 2026. Continued ASC acquisitions, de novo development and higher-acuity hospital investments should broaden earnings capacity, while substantial free cash flow, a sizable repurchase authorization and balance-sheet discipline could further support growth.

Potential Risks

Expiration of enhanced premium tax credits could pressure earnings, while restructuring, acquisition-related and litigation costs remain difficult to forecast and may create volatility in future results.

Forecast

A Zacks Rank #1 reflects favorable earnings revisions, while an A Value score indicates an attractive blend of valuation and fundamentals. Style Scores of C for Growth and Momentum are more moderate. The chart shows a sustained stock advance alongside rising 2026-2028 EPS estimates. Recent surprise markers are mostly positive, and the latest consensus lines continue upward, indicating analysts still see earnings durability.

Interface (TILE)

$37.89 USD -0.81 (-2.09%)

3-Year Stock Price Performance

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Zacks Rank This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below. Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return 1 Strong Buy 23.80% 2 Buy 18.13% 3 Hold 10.19% 4 Sell 5.73% 5 Strong Sell 3.17% S&P 500 11.53% Zacks Rank Education - Learn about the Zacks Rank Zacks Rank Home - Zacks Rank resources in one place Zacks Premium - The only way to fully access the Zacks Rank: Strong Buy 1

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
1	Strong Buy	23.80%
2	Buy	18.13%
3	Hold	10.19%
4	Sell	5.73%
5	Strong Sell	3.17%
S&P	500	11.53%

Zacks Industry Rank The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank. An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Industry Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Industry Rank: Top 20% (49 out of 248)

Zacks Sector Rank The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank. A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's. Zacks Sector Rank Education - Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%. Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank Zacks Sector Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Sector Rank: Bottom 44% (9 out of 16)

Style Scores

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A

Growth Score A

Momentum Score A

VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores

C Value B Growth A Momentum B VGM

Earnings ESP Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season. The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest. Visit the Earnings ESP Center See the Full List of Stocks To Beat Earnings: 0.00%

Market Cap:$2.28 B (Mid Cap)
Projected EPS Growth:21.65%
Last Quarter EPS Growth:114.63%
Last EPS Surprise:39.68%
Next EPS Report Date:Oct. 30, 2026

Our Take:

Reasons to Buy

Interface supplies commercial flooring solutions across carpet tile, LVT and nora rubber. Looking ahead, product innovation, broader price-point coverage and automation investments should expand its addressable market, support share gains and improve manufacturing efficiency. Management also expects healthy order momentum and backlog, while continued mix improvement and productivity gains could sustain margin expansion and strengthen future EPS growth over time.

Potential Risks

Raw-material inflation, ongoing tariff exposure and foreign-exchange movements could pressure margins, while higher variable selling compensation and uncertain demand conditions may limit the pace of future earnings growth.

Forecast

A Zacks Rank #1 signals positive estimate revisions, while B scores for Growth support the earnings profile. The C Value is neutral and F Momentum warns price action has lagged. The chart nevertheless shows 2026-2028 EPS expectations trending higher as shares recover. Recent surprise markers are predominantly positive, and forward estimates have moved up, pointing to improving execution.

Methodology

The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that uses trends in earnings estimate revisions and earnings-per-share (EPS) surprises to classify stocks into five groups: #1 (Strong Buy), #2 (Buy), #3 (Hold), #4 (Sell) and #5 (Strong Sell). The Zacks Rank is calculated through four primary factors related to earnings estimates: analysts' consensus on earnings estimate revisions, the magnitude of revision change, the upside potential and estimate surprise (or the degree in which earnings per share deviated from the previous quarter).

Zacks builds the data from 3,000 analysts at over 150 different brokerage firms. The average yearly gain for Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks is +23.94% per year from January 1, 1988, through July 6, 2026.

Selections for Best EPS Stocks are based on historical performance for earnings per share, as well as forecasted EPS performance, along with the current top ranking stocks based on Zacks Indicator Score, Style Scores and fundamentals. All stocks have a daily trading volume of at least 100,000 shares and have a stock price of at least $5. All information is current as of market open, Aug. 21, 2026.

Guide to Best EPS Stocks

What does EPS mean in stocks?

EPS (earnings per share) measures a company’s net income divided by its total outstanding shares. It shows how much profit is attributed to each share of stock.

EPS is a core indicator of profitability and is often used by analysts to compare companies within the same sector.

Why invest in high EPS stocks

Strong EPS often signals efficient management and profitability.
Companies with rising EPS tend to attract institutional investors.
High earnings can support stock price appreciation over time.

What is considered a high EPS?

A high EPS depends on context, but generally:

Large-cap companies with double-digit EPS growth are attractive.
Stocks with consistently rising EPS over multiple quarters stand out.
A high EPS relative to competitors is often more meaningful than the raw number.

Pros of investing in high EPS stocks

Strong profitability: High EPS reflects solid earnings performance.
Potential for capital gains: Earnings growth often drives stock prices higher.
Dividend potential: Profitable companies may return cash to shareholders.
Market confidence: High EPS companies often attract institutional support.

Cons of investing in high EPS stocks

Overvaluation risk: High EPS stocks can trade at premium prices.
Earnings volatility: EPS can fluctuate due to economic cycles.
Accounting distortions: One-time gains can inflate EPS.
Sector bias: Some industries naturally have higher EPS than others.

How to choose the high EPS Stocks

When screening for top EPS stocks, consider:

Consistent earnings growth over multiple quarters or years.
Revenue growth supporting EPS increases.
Strong margins and operational efficiency.
Low debt levels relative to earnings.
Positive analyst revisions (upward earnings estimates).

Many investors also look for companies included in major growth lists or earnings gainers with strong forward guidance.

How to invest in high EPS stocks

To invest effectively:

Use stock screeners to identify companies with top EPS and growth rates.
Compare companies within the same industry.
Evaluate valuation metrics like P/E ratio.
Diversify across sectors to reduce risk.
Monitor quarterly earnings reports for changes.

What other metrics should I consider besides EPS?

EPS should never be used in isolation. Combine it with:

P/E ratio (valuation relative to earnings).
Revenue growth.
Return on equity (ROE).
Free cash flow.
Debt-to-equity ratio.

These metrics provide a fuller picture of financial health.

Tips for Building a High EPS Portfolio

Focus on quality over quantity—strong, consistent earners.
Blend growth stocks and stable blue chips.
Avoid chasing stocks with sudden EPS spikes.
Rebalance regularly based on earnings performance.
Keep a long-term perspective rather than reacting to short-term fluctuations.

Frequently Asked Questions About EPS Stocks

What is an EPS Trap?

An EPS trap occurs when a stock appears attractive due to high earnings, but the growth is unsustainable. This can happen due to:

One-time gains (asset sales, tax benefits)
Cost-cutting rather than real growth
Declining revenue masked by accounting adjustments

Can EPS be manipulated or misleading?

Yes. EPS can be influenced by:

Share buybacks (reducing share count boosts EPS)
Accounting adjustments
Non-recurring income

That’s why investors should always look at adjusted EPS and underlying fundamentals.

Do high EPS stocks pay better dividends?

Not always, but often:

Companies with strong earnings are more capable of paying dividends.
Some high-growth companies reinvest earnings instead of paying dividends.
Dividend yield depends on company strategy, not just EPS.

What’s the difference between the EPS and PE ratio?

EPS measures profitability per share
P/E ratio measures how much investors are willing to pay for that earnings

In simple terms:

EPS = earnings strength
P/E = valuation of those earnings

Both are essential for identifying the best EPS stocks to buy.

Bottom line: High EPS stocks can be powerful additions to a portfolio—but the best opportunities come from companies with consistent earnings growth, reasonable valuations, and strong fundamentals, not just the highest headline numbers.

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