Equity Profile

GTLS

Chart Industries, Inc.

IndustrialsIndustrial Machinery & Supplies & Components$10.0B

Jul28Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) operates in the industrial machinery sector, focusing on equipment and solutions for the energy and industrial markets....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and financial health, especially after the last quarter's significant miss.

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Revenue Growth

Understanding revenue trends will help gauge demand for Chart's products and services, particularly in the energy sector.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

GTLS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) operates in the industrial machinery sector, focusing on equipment and solutions for the energy and industrial markets. With a market cap of $10 billion, the company plays a significant role in the growing demand for clean energy technologies and industrial applications.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-30.16%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.79%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Chart Industries reported an EPS of -$0.36, significantly missing expectations of $2.16. The stock saw a slight increase of 0.17% the following day, indicating some investor resilience despite the disappointing results.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of the earnings report, given the company's historical performance and recent market trends. However, the significant EPS miss last quarter raises concerns about future profitability.

Bull Case

If Chart can demonstrate a rebound in earnings and revenue growth, it could signal a strong recovery, especially with increasing demand for clean energy solutions.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to address the issues that led to the last quarter's miss, it could lead to further declines in investor confidence and stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected EPS for Q2-2026, and how does it compare to previous quarters?

Given the significant miss last quarter, investors will closely watch for any signs of recovery in earnings.

What are the revenue projections for the upcoming quarter?

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to capitalize on market demand, especially in the energy sector.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in earnings due to the company's strategic initiatives in clean energy.

Supporting Evidence

Despite a significant miss last quarter, the company has historically shown resilience in recovering from earnings setbacks.

Options pricing suggests a lower expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

Key Risk

If the company reports an EPS above $2.50, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate centers on whether Chart can recover from its recent earnings miss and demonstrate growth in a competitive market.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $2.50 or better would confirm the bull case, indicating a strong recovery from previous misses.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below -$0.50 would reinforce bearish sentiment and raise concerns about the company's financial stability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±1.4%

Historical Avg

±7.3%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing a modest move of about 1.4% in either direction, suggesting that traders expect a relatively stable reaction to the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±1.4% while GTLS has averaged ±7.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.1%

30d HV

2.3%

Calls (700)P/C Ratio: 5.00Puts (500)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing cheap setup in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 11 of 30 (37%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials 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 6.5%, with a raw directional average of +1.2% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Chart beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 12.20%, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious, the stock may see muted movement as investors await more clarity on future guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting an average drop of around 1.44%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or projects in the clean energy sector.
2Management's commentary on cost management and efficiency improvements.
3Insights into supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
4Future guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.
5Any strategic partnerships or collaborations that may impact growth.

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Company Snapshot

Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) operates in the industrial machinery sector, focusing on equipment and solutions for the energy and industrial markets....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and financial health, especially after the last quarter's significant miss.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Understanding revenue trends will help gauge demand for Chart's products and services, particularly in the energy sector.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

GTLS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-30.16%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.79%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Chart can demonstrate a rebound in earnings and revenue growth, it could signal a strong recovery, especially with increasing demand for clean energy solutions.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to address the issues that led to the last quarter's miss, it could lead to further declines in investor confidence and stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected EPS for Q2-2026, and how does it compare to previous quarters?

Given the significant miss last quarter, investors will closely watch for any signs of recovery in earnings.

What are the revenue projections for the upcoming quarter?

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to capitalize on market demand, especially in the energy sector.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in earnings due to the company's strategic initiatives in clean energy.

Supporting Evidence

Despite a significant miss last quarter, the company has historically shown resilience in recovering from earnings setbacks.

Options pricing suggests a lower expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

Key Risk

If the company reports an EPS above $2.50, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate centers on whether Chart can recover from its recent earnings miss and demonstrate growth in a competitive market.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $2.50 or better would confirm the bull case, indicating a strong recovery from previous misses.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below -$0.50 would reinforce bearish sentiment and raise concerns about the company's financial stability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±1.4%

Historical Avg

±7.3%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing a modest move of about 1.4% in either direction, suggesting that traders expect a relatively stable reaction to the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±1.4% while GTLS has averaged ±7.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.1%

30d HV

2.3%

Calls (700)P/C Ratio: 5.00Puts (500)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing cheap setup in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 11 of 30 (37%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Chart beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 12.20%, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious, the stock may see muted movement as investors await more clarity on future guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting an average drop of around 1.44%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or projects in the clean energy sector.
2Management's commentary on cost management and efficiency improvements.
3Insights into supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
4Future guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.
5Any strategic partnerships or collaborations that may impact growth.