A Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.13%
Last Quarter
$1.59
Past Year
$4.57
Growth Past 5yrs
14.68%
Next Quarter
$1.37
Estimate Next Year
$10.66
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$185.00
39.12% Upside
Mean Price Target
$155.55
16.97% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$115.00
-13.52% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
A Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, A (NYSE: A) reported an actual EPS of $1.59 for the quarter ending on Nov 24, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.58, resulting in a 0.63% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 27, 2025), A recorded an actual EPS of $1.37 with a 0.00% surprise. See A's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
A has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 24, 2025 showing a 0.63% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 27, 2025 recorded a 0.00% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | 1.59 | 1.58 | +0.63% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0 |
| May 28, 2025 | 1.31 | 1.26 | +3.97% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 1.31 | 1.28 | +2.34% |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 1.46 | 1.41 | +3.55% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 1.32 | 1.26 | +4.76% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given A stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 29 analysts have given their ratings
to A out of which
11 analysts have given strong buy call,
7 analysts have given buy call,
11 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$155.55 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 16.97% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for A highest price target?
Analysts suggest A's stock price would rise to a high of $185.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for A over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the A stock price could move to $115.00.
What is the average target price for A?
A stock has an average analyst estimate of $155.55.
At its current price, how far is A from its average target price?
A shares are currently trading 16.97% above this price target.
What were A’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.59 versus consensus estimates of $1.58, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.46.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
A's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.37 and $10.66 for the whole year.
What has A's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.13% EPS growth for A in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 14.68% in the past five years.