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Chicago, IL – September 21, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are ITT Inc. ITT, Signet Jewelers Ltd. SIG and Urban Outfitters, Inc. URBN.
3 Top Earnings Growth Stocks to Buy Now for Solid Upside
Earnings growth is vital for any organization, regardless of size, because sustained profitability is key to long-term survival. To calculate earnings, examine a company's revenues over a period and subtract production costs. Earnings strongly influence share prices, with expectations playing a major role.
On that note, ITT Inc., Signet Jewelers Ltd. and Urban Outfitters, Inc. are delivering impressive earnings growth and have strong upside potential.
Earnings Estimates & Share Price Movements
We have frequently seen stock prices decline despite earnings growth, or rally after an earnings decline. This largely results from a company's earnings failing to meet market expectations.
Earnings estimates reflect analysts' views on factors such as sales growth, product demand, the competitive industry environment, profit margins and cost control. Consequently, earnings estimates are a valuable tool for making investment decisions. They also help analysts evaluate cash flow to determine a firm's fair value.
Thus, investors should look for stocks poised for a big move. Investors should buy stocks with a history of earnings growth that are seeing a rise in quarterly and annual earnings estimates.
The above criteria narrowed the universe of around 7,839 stocks to only nine. Here are the top three stocks:
ITT
ITT manufactures engineered components and customized technology solutions for transportation, industrial and energy markets. The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 22.8%. ITT currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Signet Jewelers Ltd.
Signet Jewelers operates diamond jewelry stores across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 21.9%. SIG currently has a Zacks Rank #1.
Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters offers lifestyle products and services in the United States and international markets. The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 13.2%. URBN currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
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