Positive Surprise: Recognizing Change Before Consensus
2026-05-19·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Small-cap growth companies often operate in dynamic, high-potential markets where innovation and execution can produce rapid scaling.
A positive surprise occurs when a company delivers results or provides signals that meaningfully exceed consensus expectations, thereby raising the market's view of its sustainable growth rate.
Including positive surprise in an investment framework provides a foundation for identifying these opportunities before they are fully reflected in market prices.
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By Christopher Corbett, CFA, Portfolio Manager | Phil Wood, Managing Director, Head of Equities client portfolio management | Marc R. Shapiro, Portfolio Manager
Why small-cap growth is about expectations, not just earnings