These 3 Stocks Surged Following Strong Quarterly Results

The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with several companies – Accenture ACN, Hasbro HAS, and MSCI MSCI – seeing positive reactions following their releases.

Accenture Reports Solid Growth

Accenture delivered a solid quarterly release, with revenue climbing 6% YoY to $18.7 billion and exceeding the high end of management's prior guidance. Adjusted earnings of $3.29 per share similarly reflected positivity, up 9% from the year-ago period.

New bookings reached $22.2 billion, and the company secured 141 client bookings valued at $100 million or more during the period. The results helped ease concerns surrounding AI-related fears that have weighed on many software-related stocks.

Shares are still lagging relative to the S&P 500 in 2026, though the recent post-earnings climb reflects a stark difference compared to its recent release.

Hasbro's Magic Momentum 

Hasbro similarly posted strong quarterly results, with revenue climbing 15% YoY to roughly $1.6 billion and adjusted earnings totaling $2.90 per share, comfortably exceeding expectations.

The Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment led the strong performance, with revenue jumping 31% YoY. Magic: The Gathering remained the biggest highlight, with quarterly sales surpassing $600 million for the first time and up 34% YoY.

Given the strong results, management raised its FY26 revenue growth outlook and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance. Shares are now up more than 30% in 2026, with the recent release reflecting the second consecutive post-earnings pop.

MSCI Reports Record Results

MSCI posted adjusted earnings of $5.11 per share and revenue of $892 million, growing 14% and 12% YoY, respectively. Both items exceeded our consensus estimates, reflecting another double-beat for the company.

The company's Index segment was a major bright spot, with revenue climbing 18% YoY to $532.6 million. Asset-based fees jumped nearly 25%, and the company also reported record recurring net-new sales in its Analytics and Private Capital Solutions businesses, further highlighting strong demand for its offerings.

MSCI shares have largely traded sideways throughout 2026, underperforming relative to the S&P 500 by a wide margin. That said, the favorable release could be what’s needed to keep its near-term momentum intact and finally break it out of its back-and-forth nature.

Bottom Line

The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with Accenture ACN, Hasbro HAS, and MSCI MSCI all enjoying favorable post-earnings reactions.

Accenture's healthy bookings help support its growth outlook, while Hasbro's continued Magic momentum has led to raised guidance. MSCI's results were similarly constructive, with record asset-based fees and healthy subscription trends reflecting continued demand for its offerings.

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