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Note: These figures reflect diluted GAAP earnings per share, reported before non-recurring items, and may differ from the non-GAAP figures used by some sources.
Part 2.1: Price Behavior Around Earnings
TPC typically reports earnings after market close, meaning Day 0 reflects anticipatory trading before results are released, while Day +1 captures the market's first full reaction to the actual numbers.
| Earnings Date | Day 0 Move | Day 0 Range | Day +1 Move | Day +1 Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | -$1.16 (-1.35%) | $3.41 (3.97%) | +$11.22 (+13.27%) | $10.75 (12.71%) |
| 2026-05-06 | -$0.33 (-0.34%) | $5.42 (5.57%) | -$15.02 (-15.49%) | $7.58 (7.82%) |
| 2026-02-26 | +$3.28 (+3.81%) | $5.48 (6.36%) | -$14.01 (-15.67%) | $15.13 (16.93%) |
| 2025-11-05 | +$2.20 (+3.35%) | $2.94 (4.47%) | -$0.52 (-0.77%) | $11.16 (16.43%) |
| 2025-08-06 | -$0.38 (-0.80%) | $0.99 (2.08%) | +$7.79 (+16.48%) | $9.18 (19.42%) |
| 2025-05-07 | +$0.26 (+1.11%) | $1.28 (5.48%) | +$6.24 (+26.41%) | $4.93 (20.86%) |
| 2025-02-27 | -$1.27 (-5.49%) | $1.31 (5.66%) | +$7.52 (+34.39%) | $6.02 (27.53%) |
| 2024-11-06 | +$2.87 (+10.47%) | $1.34 (4.89%) | +$2.96 (+9.78%) | $6.12 (20.21%) |
| Avg Abs Move | 3.34% | 4.81% | 16.53% | 17.74% |
TPC exhibits highly volatile post-earnings price behavior, with an average absolute Day +1 move of 16.53% and an average Day +1 range of 17.74%. This volatility is significantly elevated compared to typical stocks and reflects the market's tendency to reprice TPC aggressively based on quarterly results.
The most recent earnings release on August 5, 2026, exemplifies this pattern: the stock declined 1.35% on Day 0 but then surged 13.27% on Day +1 following the strong Q2 beat. Looking back further, the May 6, 2026 release saw a 15.49% decline on Day +1 despite a modest beat, while the February 26, 2026 report triggered a 15.67% Day +1 drop after an initial 3.81% Day 0 gain.
The historical data reveals that direction is unpredictable but magnitude is consistently large. Five of the past eight earnings releases resulted in Day +1 moves exceeding 15% in absolute terms, with moves ranging from a 0.77% decline to a 34.39% surge. Investors should prepare for significant price movement regardless of whether TPC beats or misses estimates, as the stock's reaction appears driven more by guidance, margin trends, and forward commentary than by the headline EPS number alone.
Part 3: What Analysts Are Saying
Analysts maintain a bullish consensus on TPC with an average rating of 4.67 out of 5.00 (between Buy and Strong Buy), though sentiment has deteriorated slightly from 5.00 a month ago. The current breakdown shows 5 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Moderate Buys, 1 Hold, and no Sell ratings among the 6 analysts covering the stock.
The average price target of $117.00 implies approximately 41% upside from the current price of $82.85, with estimates ranging from a low of $105.00 to a high of $125.00. This wide range reflects differing views on TPC's ability to sustain its current growth trajectory and margin expansion, though even the most conservative target suggests meaningful appreciation potential.
The recent shift in sentiment is notable: one month ago, all 6 analysts rated TPC a Strong Buy, but the current reading shows one analyst has downgraded to Hold. This modest deterioration coincides with the stock's recent weakness and may reflect concerns about valuation after the strong run-up earlier in 2026, or caution about the company's ability to maintain its elevated growth rate. Despite this slight pullback in enthusiasm, the overwhelming majority of analysts remain firmly in the bull camp, viewing any near-term weakness as a buying opportunity rather than a fundamental concern.
Part 4: Technical Picture
The Barchart Technical Opinion currently shows a 16% Sell signal, representing a significant deterioration from the 56% Buy signal just one month ago, though it has improved slightly from last week's 24% Sell reading. This rapid shift from bullish to bearish technical momentum heading into earnings suggests growing caution among technical traders.
Timeframe Analysis:
- Short-term (50% Sell): Moderate sell signal indicates near-term momentum has turned negative, with the stock struggling to maintain recent gains
- Medium-term (25% Buy): Weak buy signal suggests some underlying support remains in the intermediate timeframe, though conviction is limited
- Long-term (Hold): Neutral reading reflects an absence of clear directional bias in the longer-term trend
Trend Characteristics: The combination of Minimum strength and Weakest direction indicates TPC is in a fragile technical environment with minimal momentum support heading into the earnings release.
The stock is currently trading at $82.85, positioned above its 5-day ($81.18), 10-day ($79.91), 20-day ($80.57), and 200-day ($81.59) moving averages, but below both its 50-day and 100-day moving averages (both at $84.10). This configuration suggests the stock has found short-term support after recent weakness but faces resistance at the $84 level.
| Period | Value | Period | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day MA | $81.18 | 50-Day MA | $84.10 |
| 10-Day MA | $79.91 | 100-Day MA | $84.10 |
| 20-Day MA | $80.57 | 200-Day MA | $81.59 |
The technical setup heading into earnings is cautious, with the stock trapped between short-term support around $80 and resistance at $84. The deterioration in technical signals from strong buy to sell territory over the past month, combined with the stock trading below its intermediate-term moving averages, suggests momentum has shifted against TPC despite its strong fundamental performance. However, the stock's position above its 200-day moving average and recent stabilization above $80 provides a technical floor. Given TPC's history of 16%+ post-earnings moves, the current technical weakness may be less relevant than the fundamental results and guidance, but traders should be aware that the stock enters this release without the technical tailwind it enjoyed earlier in 2026.