Post-earnings recap
Reported
Thu, Oct 16, 2014
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Implied move
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EPS beat rate
63%
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W.W. Grainger reported an EPS that exceeded expectations, but the stock fell by nearly 4% following the announcement. The decline may reflect investor concerns about the lack of revenue details and guidance, which could indicate uncertainty about future performance.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $3.30 | N/A | +0.49% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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