AMP

Ameriprise Financial Services has demonstrated a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, surpassing consensus by an average of 6.83% over the last two quarters. With a positive Earnings ESP of +0.23% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), the company appears well-positioned to deliver another earnings beat in its next report expected on October 29, 2026. Stocks combining positive Earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 or better historically beat consensus estimates nearly 70% of the time.

Zacks identifies Ameriprise Financial (AMP) as an attractive value stock with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and Value grade of A. The company's valuation metrics, including a P/E ratio of 12.26 and P/CF ratio of 15.60, are favorable compared to industry averages, suggesting the stock is undervalued with strong earnings outlook.

Ameriprise Financial authorized an additional $5.5 billion for share repurchases through September 2028, supported by strong excess capital and free cash flow generation. The company returned $1.9 billion to shareholders in H1 2026 and has returned approximately $25 billion over the past decade. However, competing capital investments in technology, AI, and business expansion raise questions about long-term sustainability of the buyback program.

Virtus Investment Partners is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $5.73 per share, down 14.4% year-over-year, with revenues declining 8.3% to $180.3 million. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #5 with 0% Earnings ESP, making it unlikely to beat consensus estimates. The company has missed earnings expectations in 3 of the last 4 quarters.

KeyCorp is set to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 20, with consensus estimates projecting 12.2% earnings growth and 7.6% revenue growth. Net interest income is expected to rise 8.4% supported by stabilizing funding costs and steady loan demand, while mortgage banking faces headwinds from elevated rates. The company completed the acquisition of Clearwater UK to expand its investment banking capabilities.

Moody's is set to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 21, with consensus estimates projecting 8.4% earnings growth and 2.7% revenue growth to $2.06 billion. The MIS division is expected to benefit from healthy bond issuance, though Corporate Finance revenues are projected to decline 8.9% year-over-year.

Moody's Analytics division is anticipated to grow 2.9% driven by recurring subscriptions and AI tools. However, the company has a negative Earnings ESP of -1.46%, suggesting low probability of beating estimates.