Post-earnings recap
Reported
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Est. EPS
$2.26
Est. revenue
$4.2B
Implied move
±7.2%
EPS beat rate
38%
CGI Inc. is an IT consulting firm that provides technology and business consulting services. With a focus on digital transformation, cloud computing, and data analytics, CGI plays a crucial role in helping organizations adapt to the evolving tech landscape.
Last quarter
In Q4 2025, CGI reported an EPS of $1.51, slightly missing expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining nearly 5% the following day.
Management promises and guidance
EPS beat streak
0Q
EPS beat rate
38%
Avg EPS surprise
-0.80%
Avg 1-day reaction
-0.08%
Analysts expect CGI to report steady earnings and revenue, reflecting ongoing demand for IT consulting services.
Bull case
If CGI exceeds EPS expectations and shows strong revenue growth, it could indicate robust demand for its services, leading to a positive stock reaction.
Bear case
A miss on EPS or revenue could raise concerns about slowing growth in a competitive market, potentially leading to a negative stock response.
Key metrics to watch
EPS
$2.26Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.
Revenue
$4.2BTotal revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is essential for assessing growth.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $2.26?
A beat on EPS could signal strong operational performance and boost investor confidence.
Q2
What revenue growth will CGI report compared to the consensus of $4.2B?
Revenue growth is critical for assessing the company's market position and future prospects.
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Est. EPS
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Est. Rev
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Impl. Move
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Why consensus could be wrong
The consensus may underestimate CGI's potential for revenue growth due to its strategic investments in AI and cloud services.
Supporting evidence
Options are pricing an 8.32% move, indicating significant uncertainty.
CGI's recent focus on digital transformation may lead to stronger-than-expected demand.
The historical performance suggests that the market often reacts positively to earnings beats, even if they are slight.
Key risk
If CGI reports revenue significantly above $4.3B, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
This quarter's performance is pivotal as it reflects CGI's ability to navigate a competitive IT consulting landscape.
Bull confirmed if
Exceeding $2.26 in EPS and reporting revenue above $4.3B would confirm the bullish outlook.
Bear confirmed if
Falling below $2.23 in EPS and reporting revenue under $4.2B would support the bearish case.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±8.32%
Historical Avg
±3.6%
The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting uncertainty around the earnings report.
Options are pricing ±7.2% while GIB has averaged ±3.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.
ATM IV
0.4%
30d HV
28.5%
Cross-company pattern from 13 similar setups.
Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Information Technology
Fade rate: 1 of 9 (11%)
This setup has occurred 13 times across Information Technology in the last 2 years. 8 of 9 (89%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 6.4%, with a raw directional average of -0.4% (modestly negative historical bias).
Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.
Institutional
72.53%
of float
Insider
0.38%
of float
Holders
652
institutions
Top Holders· as of Dec 2025
Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec
16,290,487 sh · $1.2B
8.66%
Flat
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If CGI beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2% on the first day.
In line / cautious
If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance.
Miss
A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical data suggesting a potential drop of about 1%.
The lines on the call that would change the story.
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4.40%
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5,857,537 sh · $425.8M
3.11%
2.0%
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5,838,952 sh · $424.5M
3.10%
-19.7%
Fiera Capital Corporation
5,394,446 sh · $392.2M
2.87%
2.3%
13F filings updated quarterly. Position deltas show change in shares vs. the prior quarter.