Earnings beat rate

The share of recent quarters in which reported EPS came in above analysts' consensus.

How to read it

Most companies beat most quarters — the size of the beat and the guidance matter more.

How to use it

A rough read of how conservative guidance and estimates are.

In Kereon

Investing · company. The share of the recent quarters the data vendor reports with a positive surprise.

Also called: beat rate, earnings beat rate.

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