STMicroelectronics N.V. STM is set to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29, before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 19.23%.
The company is expected to report year-over-year revenue growth, supported by demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and data-center solutions. However, slower recovery in certain business segments and weaker production volumes could have weighed on overall performance.
Factors at Play
STMicroelectronics is expected to have benefited from increasing investments in AI and data-center infrastructure during the third quarter of 2026. Growing demand for high-performance computing and advanced semiconductor solutions could have supported sales during the quarter.
During the quarter under review, improving customer demand and opportunities across key end markets are likely to have supported STMicroelectronics' business performance. Its diversified product portfolio might have helped the company address changing customer requirements.
STMicroelectronics' continued investment in research and development during the to-be-reported quarter is expected to support product innovation, improve operational efficiency and strengthen its long-term growth prospects.
However, pricing pressures and fluctuations in customer inventories could have affected STMicroelectronics' performance during the quarter. Higher manufacturing costs and lower capacity utilization might also have put pressure on profitability.
For the September quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total revenues is pegged at $3.71 billion, indicating an increase from $3.19 billion recorded a year ago. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at 40 cents per share, implying growth from 29 cents reported in the prior-year quarter.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for STMicroelectronics for the third quarter. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. This is not the case here.
Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: STMicroelectronics carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
STMicroelectronics N.V. Price and EPS Surprise
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Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this season:
Shopify Inc. SHOP has an Earnings ESP of +10.11% and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. It is set to release its third-quarter 2026 numbers on Nov. 03.
The Earnings ESP for Twilio Inc. TWLO is +1.71%, and it carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 numbers on Oct. 29.
The Earnings ESP for Intel Corporation INTC is +2.22%, and it carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 numbers on Oct. 29.
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