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These 3 Stocks Surged Following Strong Quarterly Results
The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with several companies – Accenture, Hasbro and MSCI – seeing positive reactions following their releases.
Accenture Reports Solid Growth
Accenture delivered a solid quarterly release, with revenue climbing 6% YoY to $18.7 billion and exceeding the high end of management's prior guidance. Adjusted earnings of $3.29 per share similarly reflected positivity, up 9% from the year-ago period.
New bookings reached $22.2 billion, and the company secured 141 client bookings valued at $100 million or more during the period. The results helped ease concerns surrounding AI-related fears that have weighed on many software-related stocks.
Shares are still lagging relative to the S&P 500 in 2026, though the recent post-earnings climb reflects a stark difference compared to its recent release.
Hasbro's Magic Momentum
Hasbro similarly posted strong quarterly results, with revenue climbing 15% YoY to roughly $1.6 billion and adjusted earnings totaling $2.90 per share, comfortably exceeding expectations.
The Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment led the strong performance, with revenue jumping 31% YoY. Magic: The Gathering remained the biggest highlight, with quarterly sales surpassing $600 million for the first time and up 34% YoY.
Given the strong results, management raised its FY26 revenue growth outlook and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance. Shares are now up more than 30% in 2026, with the recent release reflecting the second consecutive post-earnings pop.
MSCI Reports Record Results
MSCI posted adjusted earnings of $5.11 per share and revenue of $892 million, growing 14% and 12% YoY, respectively. Both items exceeded our consensus estimates, reflecting another double-beat for the company.
The company's Index segment was a major bright spot, with revenue climbing 18% YoY to $532.6 million. Asset-based fees jumped nearly 25%, and the company also reported record recurring net-new sales in its Analytics and Private Capital Solutions businesses, further highlighting strong demand for its offerings.
MSCI shares have largely traded sideways throughout 2026, underperforming relative to the S&P 500 by a wide margin. That said, the favorable release could be what’s needed to keep its near-term momentum intact and finally break it out of its back-and-forth nature.
Bottom Line
The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with the above companies all enjoying favorable post-earnings reactions.
Accenture's healthy bookings help support its growth outlook, while Hasbro's continued Magic momentum has led to raised guidance. MSCI's results were similarly constructive, with record asset-based fees and healthy subscription trends reflecting continued demand for its offerings.
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Accenture, Hasbro and MSCI
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 22, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Accenture (ACN - Free Report) , Hasbro (HAS - Free Report) and MSCI (MSCI - Free Report) .
These 3 Stocks Surged Following Strong Quarterly Results
The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with several companies – Accenture, Hasbro and MSCI – seeing positive reactions following their releases.
Accenture Reports Solid Growth
Accenture delivered a solid quarterly release, with revenue climbing 6% YoY to $18.7 billion and exceeding the high end of management's prior guidance. Adjusted earnings of $3.29 per share similarly reflected positivity, up 9% from the year-ago period.
New bookings reached $22.2 billion, and the company secured 141 client bookings valued at $100 million or more during the period. The results helped ease concerns surrounding AI-related fears that have weighed on many software-related stocks.
Shares are still lagging relative to the S&P 500 in 2026, though the recent post-earnings climb reflects a stark difference compared to its recent release.
Hasbro's Magic Momentum
Hasbro similarly posted strong quarterly results, with revenue climbing 15% YoY to roughly $1.6 billion and adjusted earnings totaling $2.90 per share, comfortably exceeding expectations.
The Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment led the strong performance, with revenue jumping 31% YoY. Magic: The Gathering remained the biggest highlight, with quarterly sales surpassing $600 million for the first time and up 34% YoY.
Given the strong results, management raised its FY26 revenue growth outlook and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance. Shares are now up more than 30% in 2026, with the recent release reflecting the second consecutive post-earnings pop.
MSCI Reports Record Results
MSCI posted adjusted earnings of $5.11 per share and revenue of $892 million, growing 14% and 12% YoY, respectively. Both items exceeded our consensus estimates, reflecting another double-beat for the company.
The company's Index segment was a major bright spot, with revenue climbing 18% YoY to $532.6 million. Asset-based fees jumped nearly 25%, and the company also reported record recurring net-new sales in its Analytics and Private Capital Solutions businesses, further highlighting strong demand for its offerings.
MSCI shares have largely traded sideways throughout 2026, underperforming relative to the S&P 500 by a wide margin. That said, the favorable release could be what’s needed to keep its near-term momentum intact and finally break it out of its back-and-forth nature.
Bottom Line
The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with the above companies all enjoying favorable post-earnings reactions.
Accenture's healthy bookings help support its growth outlook, while Hasbro's continued Magic momentum has led to raised guidance. MSCI's results were similarly constructive, with record asset-based fees and healthy subscription trends reflecting continued demand for its offerings.
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Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year.
Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.