A Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
13.33%
Last Quarter
$1.36
Past Year
$4.57
Growth Past 5yrs
14.52%
Next Quarter
$1.41
Estimate Next Year
$10.66
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$185.00
55.92% Upside
Mean Price Target
$158.85
33.88% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$125.00
5.35% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 14, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
A Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, A (NYSE: A) reported an actual EPS of $1.36 for the quarter ending on Feb 25, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.37, resulting in a -0.73% surprise. In the prior quarter (Nov 24, 2025), A recorded an actual EPS of $1.59 with a 0.63% surprise. See A's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
A has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Feb 25, 2026 showing a -0.73% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Nov 24, 2025 recorded a 0.63% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.73% |
| 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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given A stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 33 analysts have given their ratings
to A out of which
15 analysts have given strong buy call,
9 analysts have given buy call,
9 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$158.85 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 33.88% 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 $125.00.
What is the average target price for A?
A stock has an average analyst estimate of $158.85.
At its current price, how far is A from its average target price?
A shares are currently trading 33.88% 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 $1.36 versus consensus estimates of $1.37, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.31.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
A's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.41 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 13.33% EPS growth for A in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 14.52% in the past five years.