Post-earnings recap
Reported
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
EPS actual
$1.75
EPS est.
$1.56
EPS surprise
+12.18%
1-day move
-7.41%
FirstService Corporation operates in the real estate services sector, providing property management and maintenance services. With a market cap of $6 billion, the company plays a significant role in the real estate industry, which is influenced by trends in consumer spending and housing demand.
Last quarter
In Q1-2026, FirstService reported an EPS of $0.95, exceeding estimates by 21%. However, the stock experienced a slight decline of 0.27% the following day.
EPS beat streak
8Q
EPS beat rate
100%
Avg EPS surprise
+16.75%
Avg 1-day reaction
-0.53%
Overall, expectations for FirstService's upcoming earnings are uncertain due to the lack of analyst estimates and management guidance.
Bull case
If FirstService continues its trend of beating EPS estimates, it could signal strong operational performance and market confidence, potentially driving the stock higher.
Bear case
Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or provides weak guidance, it could lead to a significant sell-off, especially given the current market volatility.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?
Given the company's strong history of EPS surprises, this number will be critical in determining market sentiment.
Q2
How does management view revenue growth prospects for the upcoming quarters?
Insights into revenue growth will help investors gauge the company's future performance and market position.
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Est. EPS
$0.34
Est. Rev
$86M
Impl. Move
±11.2%
Why consensus could be wrong
The Street may underestimate FirstService's ability to continue its streak of EPS surprises, given its historical performance and operational resilience.
Supporting evidence
FirstService has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters, suggesting strong management and operational execution.
The options market is pricing in a larger move than historical averages, indicating that traders expect significant volatility.
Key risk
If EPS comes in below $0.80, it could undermine confidence in the company's growth prospects.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
The market is closely watching FirstService's ability to maintain its growth trajectory amid economic uncertainties.
Bull confirmed if
An EPS of $1.10 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong operational performance.
Bear confirmed if
An EPS below $0.80 would support the bear case, suggesting potential operational challenges.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±9.54%
Historical Avg
±5.0%
The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 9.54%, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.
Options are pricing ±9.5% while FSV has averaged ±5.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.
ATM IV
0.3%
30d HV
37.7%
Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.
Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Real Estate
Fade rate: 11 of 30 (37%)
This setup has occurred 30 times across Real Estate in the last 2 years. 19 of 30 (63%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 2.7%, with a raw directional average of +1.0% (modestly positive historical bias).
Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.
Institutional
80.00%
of float
Insider
9.42%
of float
Holders
458
institutions
Top Holders· as of Jun 2026
Orbis Allan Gray Ltd
4,044,289 sh · $513.1M
8.99%
1.9%
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If FirstService beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by an average of 1.21% the next day, confirming positive market sentiment.
In line / cautious
If results are in line but management expresses caution, the stock may experience muted movement as investors reassess their outlook.
Miss
A miss could lead to a decline, with historical patterns indicating an average drop of around 0.50% following disappointing results.
House and Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.
Trades
6
6 buys·0 sells
Members
1
House only
Est. Notional
$6,006.00–$90,000.00
disclosed dollar ranges
Most Active Members
6 trades
The lines on the call that would change the story.
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4.59%
7.8%
1832 Asset Management L.P.
1,684,460 sh · $213.7M
3.75%
302.9%
Jupiter Topco LLC
1,680,486 sh · $213.2M
3.74%
100.0%
Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC
1,216,997 sh · $154.4M
2.71%
-13.4%
13F filings updated quarterly. Position deltas show change in shares vs. the prior quarter.
Net buying
Recent Transactions
Traded Aug 19, 2026 · disclosed Sep 10, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
Traded Jun 11, 2026 · disclosed Jul 2, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
Traded May 11, 2026 · disclosed Jun 8, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
Traded May 7, 2026 · disclosed Jun 8, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
Traded May 1, 2026 · disclosed May 8, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
Filed 30–45+ days after the trade. Treat as positional context, not a leading indicator. Amounts are SEC-mandated dollar ranges, not exact values.