A record number of companies are reporting this Wednesday, with limited earnings forecasts across the board. However, Rollins (ROL) and Textron (TXT) stand out as stocks with significant movement expected relative to their anticipated earnings moves.

• ROL: Stock price and short interest are both up, with a decline forecasted post-earnings.

• TXT: Stock price is up 5%, while short interest is down 10%, signaling a likely drop after earnings.

Both stocks are set to underperform relative to their expected moves, presenting bearish signals for investors.

A record number of stocks are reporting on Wednesday, almost all of which do not have significant earnings forecast.

Two stocks have large forecasts relative to the expected move.

TXT reports before the open and is expected to move down, as the short interest is 10% lower. The stock return plays no role, although it is up 5%.

ROL reports after the close and is also expected to decline, with the stock already lower.

ROL Model

TXT Model

ROL stock price and short interest are up

TXT stock is up and short interest down

ROL and TXT are forecasted to fall below their expected earnings moves. TXT reports before the market opens, while ROL reports after the close. The dynamics of short interest and stock price shifts suggest bearish outcomes for both.

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