Post-earnings recap
Reported
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
Est. EPS
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Implied move
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EPS beat rate
63%
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Impl. Move
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W.W. Grainger reported a strong earnings per share figure, beating expectations significantly. However, the stock fell by 1.12% following the report, indicating that investors may have had concerns despite the positive EPS surprise. The lack of revenue data and management commentary may have contributed to the stock's decline.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.88 | N/A | +39.88% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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