Post-earnings recap
Reported
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
Est. EPS
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Implied move
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EPS beat rate
38%
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Est. EPS
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Impl. Move
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United Rentals reported a strong earnings per share figure that exceeded expectations significantly. However, the stock fell nearly 4% in reaction, indicating that investors may have been disappointed by the lack of revenue data or future guidance. The market's response suggests caution among investors despite the positive EPS surprise.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.40 | N/A | +58.73% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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