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Skip NavigationMarketsBusinessInvestingTechPolitics & PolicyVideoWatchlistInvesting ClubPROLivestreamMenuThis earnings season, several stocks are likely to notch better-than-expected bottom-line results — an outcome that may boost their shares, according to UBS. Some 27 companies in the S & P 500 reported their third-quarter results so far, according to FactSet. Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase , Wells Fargo and Citigroup , posted mixed earnings results at the beginning of this week. However, UnitedHealth Group blew past expectations for its top and bottom lines. UBS picked through its liquid universe of more than 700 stocks to find 40 companies that it anticipates should positively surprise investors with their growth. Those include SharkNinja , Gen Digital and Labcorp Holdings . The bank screened for stocks that are likely to beat earnings expectations by evaluating a combination of valuation metrics and proprietary data. It identified several stocks with earnings estimates from its analysts that exceed consensus on the Street. Here are a few stocks that could notch better than expected earnings, according to UBS. SharkNinja The household appliances company is likely to blow past earnings estimates, sending its shares higher, UBS analysts said in their recent note to clients. Shares of SharkNinja are already up about 68% in 2026. In August, the company raised its outlook for the fiscal year, calling for net sales to rise 16% to 17% compared to the prior year. Earlier, SharkNinja called for sales growth of 11.5% to 12.5%. The company is slated to post quarterly results in early November. The stock has an average rating of buy and consensus price targets call for upside of more than 10% from current levels, according to LSEG. Gen Digital Another stock that could get a boost from its likely earnings beat is Gen Digital, per UBS. Shares of Gen Digital have pulled back more than 13% in 2026. On Sept. 24, the Financial Times reported that the company was courting GoDaddy, in a bid to takeover the Internet domain registry. Gen Digital shares tumbled 12% that day alone. In August, Gen Digital lifted its guidance for the 2027 fiscal year, calling for revenue of $5.375 billion to $5.475 billion and earnings of $2.87 to $2.97 per share. The company will report its financial results on Oct. 28. About half of the 12 analysts covering the stock rate it a buy or strong buy, per LSEG. Labcorp Holdings Labcorp is another stock that could benefit from a positive earnings surprise, according to UBS. In July, the company hiked its outlook for the full-year 2026, calling for adjusted earnings of $18.10 to $18.55 per share. Labcorp sees annual revenue growth in a range of 5.4% to 6.3%. The company will deliver its third-quarter results on Oct. 28. Shares are up 27% in 2026. Fourteen out of 19 analysts rate the name a buy or strong buy, according to LSEG.Read More