Post-earnings recap
Reported
Thu, Jan 6, 2011
Est. EPS
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Est. revenue
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Implied move
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EPS beat rate
75%
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Est. EPS
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Impl. Move
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MSC Industrial Direct reported an EPS of $0.75, slightly beating expectations. However, the stock fell by nearly 6% following the earnings report, indicating that investors may have been disappointed by the lack of revenue details and guidance. The absence of management commentary may have contributed to the negative stock reaction.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.75 | N/A | +1.35% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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