# Stocks set to report next week with strong earnings‑beat track records

**Published:** 2026-07-17T02:32:56.765Z  
**Topic:** S P 500  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/d0fc48c8-49af-4a65-99b8-d2b93b679779

Nearly 80 S&P 500 firms will report earnings next week; 87% of the 40 already reported beat forecasts, and many have a history of >75% beat rates and

As earnings season ramps up, 80 S&P 500 companies are slated to report next week, and the 40 that have already reported posted an 87% beat rate versus analyst expectations [2]. That track record fuels expectations that names such as Morgan Stanley, Intuitive Surgical and ServiceNow could again outpace forecasts and lift their stocks by at least 1% after release.

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Companies reporting next week | ~80 S&P 500 firms |
| Beat rate of already‑reported firms | 87% exceeded estimates |
| Historical beat threshold | ≥75% beat rate linked to ≥1% post‑earnings gain |
| Top historical performer | Deckers Outdoors – 94% beat rate, 1.54% avg gain |

## Historical beaters and expected moves  
CNBC’s screening of Bespoke Investment Group data identified firms that have beaten analysts’ earnings estimates at least 75% of the time and saw their shares rise ≥1% after results [2]. Deckers Outdoors leads the list with a 94% beat frequency and an average 1.54% price jump on earnings days. ServiceNow, another screen‑hit, has posted a 2.7% average gain following its releases [2]. Intuitive Surgical tops the table with an 89% beat rate and a 2.58% post‑earnings rise [4]. Morgan Stanley, with an 80% beat record, typically adds about 1.07% after earnings [4].

## Market implications  
The strong beat rate so far (87%) suggests earnings momentum could buoy equity indices, especially if the highlighted beaters confirm the pattern. Analysts have already upgraded several of these stocks—Jefferies lifted Deckers Outdoors to “buy” with a $130 price target, implying ~22% upside [2]; Goldman Sachs reiterated a buy on ServiceNow, citing its AI relevance [2]; and Bank of America raised Morgan Stanley’s EPS estimate to $2.81 and its price target to $250, indicating >12% upside [4]. Such upgrades often translate into short‑term buying pressure, which can lift sector‑specific ETFs and support broader market sentiment.

## What to watch  
- Upcoming earnings releases of the highlighted beaters (e.g., ServiceNow on Wednesday, Intuitive Surgical later in the week).  
- Any revisions to consensus EPS estimates from FactSet or Bloomberg ahead of the reports, which could shift the expected beat rate.  
- The reaction of the S&P 500 index on the day the next batch of earnings is released, especially if the historical beat pattern holds.

If the next wave of reports continues the 87% beat trend, equity markets may see a modest lift, reinforcing the view that earnings quality remains a key driver of short‑term price action. Conversely, a slowdown in beat frequency could temper the rally and prompt a reassessment of the earnings‑beat premium.

## Sources
1. Cnbctv18 — [These stocks reporting next week have a history of... - CNBC TV18](https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/these-stocks-reporting-next-week-have-a-history-of-earnings-beats-and-share-gains-ws-l-19884764.htm)
2. CNBC — [Nearly 80 S&P 500 companies report earnings next week. These names tend to beat expectations](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/nearly-80-sp-500-companies-report-earnings-next-week-these-names-tend-to-beat-expectations.html)
3. News — [Analysts have cut earnings estimates on these stocks reporting next...](https://news.shreestar.com/analysts-have-cut-earnings-estimates-on-these-stocks-reporting-next-week/)
4. CNBC — [These stocks reporting next week have a history of topping analysts' expectations](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/these-stocks-reporting-next-week-have-a-history-of-topping-expectations.html)
5. 247wallst — [Top 4 Financial Stocks Reporting Next Week - 24/7 Wall St.](https://247wallst.com/banking-finance-and-taxes/2016/10/15/top-4-financial-stocks-reporting-next-week/)

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