Why settle for ordinary quarterly reports?
I take a look at three companies that beat market expectations every week, since I believe that it's the biggest factor in a stock beating the market. Leaving Wall Street's pros with quizzical looks on their faces can be a good thing. It usually means that the companies have more in the tank than analysts figured and capital appreciation often follows.
Let's take a look at a few companies that humbled the prognosticators over the past few trading days.
We can start with AeroVironment
With the order backlog growing quickly, AeroVironment is positioned to keep the welcome surprises coming. Defense spending can be fickle, of course, but tech-fueled companies like AeroVironment and PackBot maker iRobot
lululemon athletica
Yes, there are winners even in retail. The malls may not be so crowded these days, but even a high-end yoga specialist like lululemon can still draw record crowds, going by its healthy 13% surge in comps on a constant-dollar basis.
Finally, we have Korn/Ferry International
So, keep watching the companies that top expectations. Over time, it will be a rewarding experience for investors as the market rewards the overachievers. That's the kind of surprise we look for in the Rule Breakers newsletter service. Want in? Check out a 30-day trial subscription.
Either way, come back next Monday to learn about more stocks that blew the market away.