So far this earnings season, 67% of the companies that have reported their quarterly numbers have beaten consensus analyst earnings per share estimates.  That’s actually a very strong reading relative to the historical average earnings beat rate.  As shown below, sectors like Technology, Financials, and Industrials have posted even stronger beat rates this season.  A whopping 78% of Tech stocks have beaten estimates.

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Unfortunately for market bulls, the strong beat rate has not translated into higher stock prices.  In a B.I.G. Tips report just published for Premium and Institutional subscribers, we look into this phenomenon — explaining why it’s happening and what it might mean for the market and the individual stocks that are getting hit after they report earnings.

To view our just-published B.I.G. Tips report titled “Beats Get Beaten,” sign up for a monthly Bespoke Premium membership and get 10% off for life ($89/month).

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