GlossaryEarnings
Earnings Surprise
A definition of earnings surprise and how it powers one of the Smart Trigger monitors.
Plain-English definition
Earnings surprise measures how far reported results differ from analyst expectations.
Why it matters
Large surprises can reset expectations and trigger stronger market reactions.
Beginner example
A major EPS miss or beat may trigger an earnings surprise alert in Smart Triggers.
Common misunderstanding
Surprise size alone does not tell you the full thesis impact.
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