Zacks Investment Research
Want Better Returns? Don't Ignore These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Set to Beat EarningsThe article highlights two basic materials stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) metrics expected to beat earnings expectations. Reliance Steel & Aluminum (RS) holds a Strong Buy rating with a +3.37% ESP ahead of its October 21, 2026 earnings report, while DuPont de Nemours (DD) has a Buy rating with a +0.72% ESP before reporting on November 3, 2026. Both stocks show potential for positive earnings surprises based on Zacks' analysis.