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• Historically, the company has exceeded earnings expectations in at least 80% of its prior earnings releases (i.e., a minimum 80% probability of beating estimates); • Its stock price has averaged at least a 1% gain on the day of its earnings announcement. Key Highlights from the List • Among companies reporting earnings this week, software firm ServiceNow (NOW) ranks first for the highest average same-day stock price gain following earnings announcements—3.3%. NOW will report earnings on October 26 Eastern Time and has beaten earnings expectations 88% of the time historically. • Tech giant Apple Inc. (AAPL) is also on the list, reporting earnings on October 27 Eastern Time. According to Bespoke Investment Group, Apple has exceeded earnings expectations 89% of the time historically, with an average same-day stock price gain of 1.2%. JPMorgan recently reiterated its 'Overweight' rating on Apple stock, noting that investor attention remains focused on the iPhone—even after recent reports about potential iPhone production cuts. Analyst Samik Chatterjee stated in a report last Friday: “In a year where investor sentiment has shifted from bearish (e.g., revenue decline) to bullish (e.g., modest revenue growth), every growth driver matters.” One key growth area highlighted by the bank is the new smartwatch. “Here, we are assessing the near- and long-term growth opportunities arising from Apple’s recent entry into the premium smartwatch segment; currently, Apple appears to have substantial room for further premium pricing.” • Financial services company Mastercard (MA) is also included, reporting earnings on October 27. Historically, Mastercard has beaten earnings expectations 94% of the time, with an average same-day stock price gain of 2%. • Bespoke Investment Group data also shows that Teledyne (TDY) has consistently beaten earnings expectations in all prior reports, with an average same-day stock price gain of 2%. TDY will report earnings on October 26. • Other stocks on the list include: Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), Manhattan Associates (MANH), Element Solutions (ESI), Wolfspeed (WOLF), F5 Networks (FFIV), Amphenol (APH), CoStar Group (CSGP), Costamare (CMRE), Reliance Steel & Aluminum (RS), Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), S&P Global (SPGI), SPS Commerce (SPSC), Deckers Outdoor (DECK), John Bean Technologies (JBT), Valero Energy (VLO), Polaris (PII), and Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH).

SEAT S.A. Technical Center and ESI Group Set a New Benchmark for Vehicle Development in Their Journey Toward 100% Digitalization with the All-New CUPRA Formentor

During development of the new CUPRA Formentor, SEAT’s management transformed its processes and methodologies—fully harnessing the potential of digital simulation and virtual reality—to accelerate the Group’s overall core digital transformation. This approach significantly reduced reliance on physical testing and prototypes while still ensuring the new model achieved a five-star safety rating in Euro NCAP assessments. The SEAT team delivered outstanding results across design, planning, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of the new CUPRA Formentor concept: - Reduced testing costs, scrap, and emissions; - Enhanced agility and flexibility; - Prioritized employee and societal well-being, improving operational safety. This Spanish OEM has set a new benchmark for its Group-wide digital transformation journey by integrating all design and engineering activities for future SEAT vehicles into a single virtual vehicle prototype—a robust digital foundation demonstrating speed, confidence, and sustainability across all development stages. It also reflects the OEM’s strong commitment to sustainability and minimizing environmental impact. Xavier Castillo, CAE Manager for Functional Development (SEA/EK13) at SEAT, said: “The virtual prototype is our pathway to achieving SEAT’s high-quality standards rapidly and profitably. ESI’s software and expertise in numerical simulation and materials science provide us with the freedom to reduce emissions and waste associated with previous physical prototypes and test vehicles—while still securing a five-star Euro NCAP rating. This capability is invaluable and critical to successfully achieving our Green Deal objectives.” Cristel de Rouvray, CEO of ESI Group, explained: “Supporting SEAT in realizing its digital transformation and Green Deal goals exemplifies our commitment to shaping the future of the automotive industry.”

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