Zacks Investment Research
These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your RadarZacks identifies two Basic Materials stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) metrics that could beat quarterly earnings expectations. Air Products and Chemicals (APD) holds a #2 Buy rating with a +0.79% ESP ahead of its November 5, 2026 earnings release.
SQM carries a #3 Hold rating with a +16.15% ESP before reporting on November 17, 2026. Both stocks show potential for positive earnings surprises based on recent analyst revisions.
