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The article explains how to identify stocks poised for positive earnings surprises using the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool, which compares the most recent analyst estimates against consensus estimates. When combined with a Zacks Rank #3 or better, stocks with positive ESP have historically produced positive surprises 70% of the time with 28.3% average annual returns. Two finance stocks highlighted as examples are Healthpeak (DOC) and Victory Capital Holdings (VCTR), both with positive ESP figures ahead of their November earnings reports.

The article explains the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool, which identifies stocks likely to beat quarterly earnings estimates by comparing the most recent analyst estimates against consensus estimates. When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 or higher, stocks with positive ESP posted positive surprises 70% of the time with average annual returns of 28%. Two example stocks highlighted are Agree Realty (ADC) with +1.05% ESP and Healthpeak (DOC) with +2.33% ESP, both positioned to potentially beat upcoming earnings reports.