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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.

Gartner predicted that 80% of neocloud companies will cease to exist by 2030, citing insufficient AI revenue to support current infrastructure spending levels. The research firm projects $8.5 trillion in revenue would be needed for adequate returns, but only expects $3.6 trillion by 2030. Neocloud stocks plummeted on the report, with the sector facing high debt burdens and rapidly depreciating GPU assets, making it a risky investment space.

Applied Digital reported Q1 fiscal 2027 revenues surging 322% to $341.9 million, beating estimates, but posted a wider loss per share of 76 cents, missing expectations. Despite a $36 billion contracted revenue base and improving adjusted EBITDA, the company faces challenges from widening GAAP losses, $6.4 billion in debt, heavy capital requirements, and uncertainty around AI demand. The stock trades at a premium valuation of 7.76X sales versus the industry's 2.48X multiple and has underperformed peers over the past year.