Every week, I look at a few companies that exceeded their profit targets. If a company has left Wall Street's pros with quizzical expressions, that usually means that the company has more in the tank than the analysts had figured -- and capital appreciation often follows. So let's see who humbled the prognosticators this past week.
We can start with Fluor
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods isn't as recession-resistant as conventional supermarket operators are. Folks are counting their pennies, and budget-conscious shoppers are shunning the upscale grocery experience. And sure enough, comps fell at Whole Foods. Classy premium outfits such as Whole Foods, Starbucks
Finally, we have Helen of Troy
So keep watching the companies that surpass expectations. Over time, doing so 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.