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I want to share a real-world example from a recent trade of mine that might help you navigate similar scenarios in your trading journey. I went into this earnings season with some long positions on TMDX, expecting it to hit its historical pattern of meeting or exceeding EPS. The forward guidance remained strong, but here’s where the market can throw curveballs: despite stable guidance, the company missed revenue and EPS targets — hitting 0.12 EPS when 0.28 was expected. As a result, the stock price took a sharp 30% dive, and my position lost significant value. Naturally, it felt unexpected. But a closer look at historical performance showed it actually made sense; the stock’s price pulled back to a level previously seen when it last reported similarly low EPS, essentially rebalancing itself. Key Takeaways 1. Historical Context Matters: It’s essential to understand how past earnings can set benchmarks for stock behavior. TMDX dropped to align with its previous low EPS cycle, proving that the market often “remembers” certain thresholds. 2. EPS and PE Ratios Are Key Signals: Earnings per share and PE ratios can reveal more than initial guidance suggests. Learning to read these metrics helps clarify when a price movement may or may not be justified. 3. Not Every Drop is a Buy Opportunity: Just because the stock dropped doesn’t mean it’s time to jump back in. Sometimes, it’s best to let the dust settle and observe if earnings improve next quarter before re-entering. Action Steps - Research Historical Performance: Before committing to a position around earnings, take time to examine how the stock responded to past reports with similar earnings misses. - Avoid Knee-Jerk Reactions: When a position takes a loss, review the fundamentals before deciding on your next move. Sometimes the market pullback is actually a healthy reset. - Plan Ahead: Consider re-evaluating your position closer to the next earnings report. If EPS returns to a reasonable level, it may indicate recovery potential.

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