Post-earnings recap
Reported
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
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EPS beat rate
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Quest Diagnostics reported an EPS of $1.00, which was a positive surprise. However, the stock fell by 1.6% following the earnings report, indicating that investors may have had concerns despite the EPS beat. The lack of revenue data and management commentary may have contributed to the stock's decline.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.00 | N/A | +0.60% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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