🎁Weekly Picks: Top EPS Growth & Dividend Leaders (CSCO, AMAT, ALX, GWW & More)

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As the Q1 earnings season unfolds, we’re taking a closer look at potential outperformers from two key angles: EPS expectations and dividend performance.

In the first part, we highlight the top 20 stocks by market capitalization with stronger EPS estimates ahead of their earnings, scheduled between May 11 and May 15.

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🎁Weekly Higher EPS Estimates: CSCO, AMAT, SMFG, PBR, CEG & More

1. Why EPS Matters?

Earnings per share(EPS) refer to the income per share brought to investors/shareholders in the open market.
EPS is calculated as a company's profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock. The resulting number serves as an indicator of a company's profitability.

Investors like companies with high profitability, and the market always rewards those earnings results that beat the estimates. Hope the following content helps you learn more about good companies.

2. Weekly List of Stocks with Estimated EPS Rise

  • The Top 20 Stocks with Estimated Higher EPS, by Market Value:

On May 11 to May 15, $Cisco(CSCO)$, $Applied Materials(AMAT)$, $Sumitomo Mitsui(SMFG)$, $Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras(PBR)$, $Constellation Energy Corp(CEG)$, $SPG$, $B$, $NU$, $MFC$, $SE$, $TAK$, $FNV$, $VIK$, $BAP$, $TSEM$, $VIV$, $STE$, $RBC$, $OVV$, and $ONON$ are expected to release their earnings, and consensus earnings per share forecasts are higher than data from the same period last year.

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3. Questions For You:

  • Which stock is in your watch list?

  • What stocks are you bullish on?

  • How are your stock's EPS performing?

Please share with us your stock pick story in the comment section. We will reward effective comments.

🎁Capturing Top 10 Ex_dividend: ALX, GWW, URI, POOL, TGT...

1. Which High Ex-dividend Stock (on 11 May ~ 15 May) do You Like the Most?

Be Sure To Check Out the Last Chance to Buy the Top 10 High dividend stocks going to Ex-dividends This Week: many companies like $ALX$ and $GWW$ showing below are about to give decent dividends into "your pocket".

Editor's notes:

A dividend-paying stock ex-dividend date, or ex-date, is very important to investors. In a nutshell, if you buy a dividend stock before the ex-dividend date, then you will receive the next upcoming dividend payment.

If you purchase the stock on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the dividend. Some investors utilize strategies whereby they will purchase stocks just prior to an ex-dividend date and sell shortly thereafter.

2. YTD26 of the Above 10 Stocks are as Below:

According to 2026 data from TradingView, gains were achieved by Alexander's, Inc. (ALX), W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), United Rentals, Inc. (URI), Target Corporation (TGT), Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC), and Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED); however, Pool Corporation (POOL), Winmark Corporation (WINA), and American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) trended lower.

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  • Which stock above do you like the most? Why?

  • Please find the Analyst Price Target of the mentioned stocks from Tiger Trade "Analysis".

  • Any other companies going to ex_dividend this week you are interested in?

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    Weekly Picks: Top EPS Growth and Dividend Leaders

    As Q1 earnings season continues, we spotlight some standout stocks, focusing on expected earnings per share (EPS) growth and dividend performance. Below are insights into key stocks, including Cisco (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR), all with upcoming earnings reports.

    1. Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

    Earnings Forecast:

    Expected EPS for FY 2026: $4.16  

    Revenue forecast: $61.60 billion  

    EPS growth vs. previous year: Last year’s EPS was $0.68 in Q1 2025.  

    Analyst Target Price: Average target of $89.14, with a range of $75.00 to $110.00.  

      

    Recent Quote:

    Current Stock Price: $96.57  

    Support Level: $78.05, Resistance Level: $96.65  

      

    Options Data:

    Strong buying pressure in calls suggests bullish sentiment ahead of earnings.  

      

    2. Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

    Earnings Forecast:

    Expected EPS for FY 2026: $11.06  

    Revenue forecast: $31.45 billion  

    EPS growth vs. Q1 2025: Previous quarter, EPS was $1.46.  

    Analyst Target Price: Mean target is $431.04, with estimates ranging from $280.00 to $545.00.  

      

    Recent Quote:

    Current Stock Price: $435.44  

    Support Level: $394.4, Resistance Level: $436.4  

      

    Options Data:

    High volume in call options indicates bullish investor outlook as earnings approach.  

      

    3. Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR)

    Earnings Forecast:

    Expected EPS for FY 2026: $3.98  

    Expected revenue: $113.91 billion  

    EPS growth vs. Q1 2025: Increased from $2.73.  

    Analyst Target Price: Average target is $19.75, with a range of $13.00 to $29.00.  

      

    Recent Quote:

    Current Stock Price: $20.33  

    Support Level: $11.83, Resistance Level: $20.73  

      

    Options Data:

    Notable activity in both calls and puts, indicating mixed sentiments as earnings reports loom.  

      

    Conclusion

    As companies like CSCO, AMAT, and PBR report earnings this week, their performance can shed light on broader market sentiments towards technology and energy sectors. Each company's strong EPS forecasts and flexible analyst ratings suggest potential upward movements, attracting investor interest.

    Investors should keep an eye on these stocks as earnings results could produce significant market reactions. Always ensure to conduct thorough research and consider your financial situation.


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  • Analyst Price TargetsAccording to Tiger Trade "Analysis" data for May 2026:SK Hynix (000660.KS): Average target is "₩1,824,897" with a high of "₩3,000,000."Samsung Electronics (005930.KS): Average target is "₩319,492" with a high of "₩500,000."Micron Technology (MU): Average target is "$535.54" with a high of "$1,000.00."
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  • Weekly Ex-Dividend InterestFor the week of May 11, 2026, "Microsoft (MSFT)" is the most interesting ex-dividend play. It offers a unique combination of AI growth and capital return. Additionally, "Target (TGT)" and "Amgen (AMGN)" are notable for defensive diversification, providing steady yields as the market navigates the volatility of the current high-growth tech cycle.
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  • Top Stock Selection: SK HynixSK Hynix is the top pick. It maintains a dominant "first-mover advantage" in HBM3E and HBM4, boasting a higher market share in the most profitable AI memory segments compared to Samsung. Its pure-play focus on memory allows it to capture the AI upcycle more directly, and the potential for a U.S. ADR listing serves as a major catalyst to unlock valuation trapped by the "Korea discount."
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