The fourth quarter earnings season starts in mid-January, with earnings growth signaling future stock price growth. To benefit, investors should position themselves before earnings reports with conviction in a stock’s potential. Analyst revisions can help gauge this, as stocks with positive revision momentum tend to outperform stagnant or declining estimates.

Companies sometimes release financial info ahead of earnings reports to signal analysts, who may then issue bullish revisions. Positive revisions indicate improving business conditions or demand. Amid mixed economic data and corporate caution, earnings momentum is becoming a more reliable indicator. Analyst revisions suggest improving fundamentals for stocks like Arista Networks, Lennox International, and Deckers Outdoor.

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