The Beat Report Articles

Microsoft $MSFT just reminded everyone what real leadership looks like.

The tech titan posted a double beat, with $3.46 in EPS on $70.07B in revenue, both topping estimates. 

That alone is impressive. 

But the price reaction? That’s what turned heads.

Shares ripped higher!

The stock had its best earnings-day gain since 2015, and added a staggering $200 billion in market cap in a single session. 

That’s larger than most S&P 500 companies' total market cap.

It wasn’t just about beating expectations. It was about reaffirming dominance in a market searching for clarity. 

Microsoft hit all the right notes between its cloud strength, AI tailwinds, and fortress balance sheet.

And the tape responded in kind...

This is what real demand for a stock looks like. No fade. No hesitation. Just buyers showing up in force.

When the biggest names in the world move like small caps, that’s a clue.

So what else did we learn from yesterday's earnings reactions? Let’s dive into the details.

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Visa $V delivered a clean double beat this quarter, and the market loved it.

They reported $2.76 EPS on $9.59B in revenue, but the price action really tells the story.

The stock initially fell by 3% at yesterday's open...

But the buyers stepped in and ripped the price higher the rest of the day, printing a bullish engulfing candlestick and reclaiming the VWAP anchored to the all-time high. 

That’s a powerful combination of strength: solid fundamentals and a clear sign of institutional support.

This isn’t just a bounce, it’s a reclaim of leadership.

After months of drifting lower, Visa bulls are suddenly back in the driver's seat. 

The setup looks clean, the trend wants higher, and the bulls have the ball.

So what else did we learn from yesterday's earnings reactions? Let’s dive into the details.

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Trane Technologies $TT had the best reaction score after...

Teradyne $TER crushed expectations with another double beat this quarter.

They reported revenues of $699 million and EPS of $0.75, comfortably above Wall Street estimates.

But instead of celebrating, investors hit the sell button. 

The stock dropped over 5% intraday, continuing a painful trend: Teradyne has been punished after 8 of its last 9 earnings reports.

That’s not a fluke... It’s a pattern.

Despite consistent performance, the market keeps fading the stock. 

Whether it’s concerns over cyclicality in the semiconductor space, cautious guidance, or a lack of enthusiasm for old-school chip equipment names, the stock can’t catch a break.

This kind of reaction reminds us: earnings aren’t just about the numbers. 

They’re about the market's reaction, and nobody is buying Teradyne for its earnings reports. 

They haven't for years!

So what else did we learn from yesterday's earnings reactions? Let’s dive into the details.

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Roper Technologies $ROP is out with another double beat, but you wouldn’t know it if you looked at the stock.

The industrial tech firm topped revenue and EPS expectations again, continuing its track record of solid execution. 

Revenue hit $1.88 billion, and EPS reached $4.78, both above consensus. 

On paper, this was a textbook beat...

But the market response? Brutal.

Shares fell over 1%, extending a trend of negative earnings reactions. The stock has been punished after 6 of its last 7 earnings reports.

At this point, it’s not about the numbers—it’s about expectations. 

Investors seem to be pricing in perfection, and anything less—even a clean beat—is getting sold. 

Whether it’s valuation concerns, slowing organic growth, or just poor sentiment, the message is clear: Wall Street isn’t buying the story, no matter how consistent it looks.

This is textbook earnings punishment.

So what else did we learn from yesterday's earnings reactions? Let’s dive into the details.

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Not all double beats are created equal. Just ask T-Mobile US $TMUS...

The wireless giant delivered a double beat this quarter, topping both revenue and EPS expectations. 

Revenue hit $20.89 billion, and EPS came in at $2.58, both ahead of analyst estimates. 

By the numbers, it was a clean win.

But the market had other plans...

Despite the strong report, T-Mobile stock got crushed, falling over 11%. This was the stock's worst earnings-day reaction in company history.

Why the disconnect? 

Investors zeroed in on softer guidance for 2025, lingering concerns around customer growth momentum, and heavier competitive pressure in the wireless space. 

Good results simply weren’t enough to outweigh growing forward-looking anxiety.

Strong fundamentals, terrible price action: not the combo bulls want to see. 

When a name sells off this hard on good news, it’s a clear signal that something bigger is bothering the street.

This is the kind of stock that we want to sell.

So what else did we learn from Friday's earnings reactions? Let’s dive into the details.

Earnings season is in full swing, and while some names are tripping over low bars, others are launching into orbit. 

Enter: ServiceNow $NOW.

The cloud workflow juggernaut delivered a double beat, crushing top and bottom line expectations.

Revenue came in at $3.09B, beating estimates, while EPS landed at $4.04, easily topping the $3.83 consensus. 

Wall Street responded with fireworks...

The stock exploded by 15.5%, marking its best earnings reaction in company history.

So what’s fueling this move? 

Beyond just the numbers, investors are leaning into the company’s strong AI-driven growth, sticky enterprise demand, and an upbeat full-year outlook that was better than expected. 

In a quarter where many tech names are guiding lower, ServiceNow came out swinging with confidence.

When a stock prints new highs on good news, that's the kind of behavior bulls want to see, especially in a choppy tape. 

Add to that a record earnings-day pop? This is a stock that we want to get involved with.

So what else did we learn from yesterday's earnings reactions? Let’s dive...

Tesla's latest earnings report delivered a double disappointment, with revenue and profits falling short of expectations. 

Revenue declined by 9% year-over-year to $19.3B, and operating income plummeted 66% to $400M. 

Automotive revenue dropped 21%, which caused the company to pull back on its 2025 growth forecast.

Despite these setbacks, Tesla's stock surged nearly 9% to an intraday high of $259.45. 

This rally was fueled by CEO Elon Musk's announcement to reduce his involvement with the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and refocus on Tesla. 

Investors were also encouraged by updates on the company's progress in autonomous driving and robotics, including the upcoming launch of a robotaxi service and affordable vehicle models.

While the market remains cautious due to ongoing challenges like tariffs and brand perception issues, Musk's renewed commitment to Tesla and its innovation pipeline has boosted the stock price.

So what else did we learn from yesterday's earnings reactions? Let’s dive into the details.

We just heard from some of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies.

These giants posted strong quarters — revenues were solid, profits held up, and their backlogs are looking stronger than ever. Demand isn’t the problem at all. From commercial aviation to defense contracts, the pipeline is booming.

But there’s one big problem…

Tariffs.

New and escalating trade tensions are casting a long shadow. These companies are facing rising costs due to tariffs on key materials like aluminum, steel, and advanced components sourced from abroad. And Wall Street has noticed.

Despite solid fundamentals, the market reaction has been lukewarm — or even negative — because investors are worried about how these tariffs will eat into future margins.

So what else did we learn from their reports? Let’s dive into the details.

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Equifax $EFX had the best reaction score and...

We just heard from the largest homebuilder in the United States, D.R. Horton $DHI.

They missed top and bottom-line expectations, but the market reacted positively.

Price rallied 3.16% with a sweet reaction score of 1.73. It was the best earnings reaction on Friday.

Paul Romanowski, the CEO, said the following about the quarter:

 "Although inflation and mortgage interest rates remain elevated, our net sales orders increased 46% for the first quarter and 14% from the prior year quarter as the supply of both new and existing homes at affordable price points is still limited, and the demographics supporting housing demand remained favorable."

This is drastically different than the prevailing narrative about the company.

Many on Wall Street have gotten overly bearish on the homebuilding industry, and we think the stocks are sold out over the short term.

Let's talk about what else happened with their reports.

We just heard from the largest Medical Devices stock in the world, Abbott Laboratories $ABT.

The market loved it...

Price rallied 2.76% with a sweet reaction score of 4.25. It really stood out in yesterday's broad market selloff.

Not only are their current products performing very well, but they also have a very exciting pipeline. Many of which are expected to enter the market soon.

Here's what the CEO, Robert Ford, had to say about it:

"The pipeline continues to provide a steady cadence of new growth opportunities with more than 25 key new products forecasted to launch over the next 3 years, and we remain on track to deliver on the financial commitments we set at the beginning of the year."

That's a lot of new products...

Many of which have the potential to generate billions of dollars.

Here's what Mr. Ford had to say about one of their most exciting pipeline products:

"In Neuromodulation, we began treating patients in our TRANSCEND clinical trial, a...

The big banks have been raking in billions of dollars each quarter from net interest income.

And despite the market's anticipation of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, they expect this to continue for the foreseeable future.

Here's what the CFO of Bank of America, Alastair Borthwick, had to say about it:

"Net interest income is affected by a variety of factors, including rates, the shape of the yield curve, and deposit activity. Currently, if we were to receive one 25 basis point cut per quarter, as the forwards indicate, NII would grow through the rest of 2025 to around $15.5 billion to $15.7 billion by Q4 of this year."

It's a fantastic time to be a bank...

Let's talk about what else happened with their reports.

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Bank of America had the best earnings reaction and reported a double beat with a muted reaction score of 2.21. 

The company reported revenues of $27.37B, versus the $26.98B estimate, and earnings per share of $0.90, versus the $0.82 estimate. 

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When there's market volatility, brokers and exchanges thrive.

And that's exactly what we're seeing right now.

Goldman Sachs $GS just reported their Q1 2025 results, and they were incredible.

Their equities segment grew to $4.19B, which is an astounding 27% year-over-year increase.

CEO David Solomon said in the conference call, "Clients are active and people are shifting positions." 

This is putting money in Goldman's pockets.

Let's talk about what else happened with Monday's earnings reactions.

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Goldman Sachs $GS had the best earnings reaction and reported a double beat with a muted reaction score of 0.09. 

The company reported revenues of $15.06B, versus the $14.77B estimate, and earnings per share of $14.12, versus the $12.32 estimate. 

M&T Bank $MTB had the worst earnings reaction and reported a double miss with a reaction score of -0.79. 

The company reported revenues of $2.31B, versus the $2.34B estimate, and earnings per share of $3.32, versus the $3.40 estimate....