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The article explains how to use the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) filter to identify stocks likely to beat earnings expectations. The system compares the most recent analyst estimates against consensus estimates, and when combined with a Zacks Rank #3 or better, stocks posted positive earnings surprises 70% of the time with average annual returns of 28%. Two example stocks highlighted are Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) with a +7.55% ESP and Hut 8 (HUT) with a +11.13% ESP, both expected to report earnings in early November 2026.

The article highlights two finance stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) figures that are expected to beat analyst estimates in their upcoming earnings reports: Hut 8 (HUT) with a +34.12% ESP ahead of November 4, 2026 earnings, and Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) with a +1.10% ESP before November 2, 2026 earnings. Both stocks carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.