Allison Transmission has demonstrated a strong streak of beating earnings estimates in its last two quarterly reports, surpassing consensus by an average of 3.09%. With a positive Earnings ESP of +6.86% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, analysts suggest the company is well-positioned to beat estimates again in its next earnings release. The combination of positive Earnings ESP and strong Zacks Rank historically produces positive surprises nearly 70% of the time.

The article highlights two auto stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) figures that may beat analyst expectations in their upcoming earnings reports. Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has a +15.43% ESP with a Hold rating, while Allison Transmission (ALSN) has a +6.86% ESP with a Strong Buy rating. Both stocks are positioned to potentially outperform market expectations based on the Zacks ESP methodology.

Allison Transmission (ALSN) is outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector with an 18.2% year-to-date gain, compared to the sector's average loss of 12.7%. The company holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with improved analyst sentiment, as consensus earnings estimates have risen 6.8% in the past quarter. BorgWarner (BWA) is another sector outperformer with a 33.7% year-to-date return.

Allison Transmission reported Q2 2026 earnings that beat estimates with adjusted EPS of $2.73 (up 19.2% YoY) and revenues of $1,566M (up 92%), driven by the Allison Off-Highway acquisition. The company raised full-year 2026 guidance for sales and free cash flow. However, estimates have trended downward since the earnings release, and the stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with expectations for in-line returns.

CVR, an Indianapolis-based independent advertising and public relations agency founded in 1910, announced a rebrand and leadership restructuring. The agency introduced a new brand identity centered on 'clever creativity' and the tagline 'All In Your Business,' positioning itself around strategy-led creative work and human-centered storytelling. Leadership changes include Kevin Flynn as CEO and Matt Georgi as chief creative officer, with Blake Lofgren and Katie Clements as co-presidents. The repositioning reflects CVR's belief that agencies create value through insight, originality, and strong client relationships, particularly as AI and automation reshape the industry.

Work Truck Week 2026 will feature a Ride & Drive event on March 11-12 in Indianapolis, allowing attendees to test drive 16 commercial vehicles including electric vans, trucks, and advanced internal combustion vehicles from 14 participating manufacturers. The event showcases the latest sustainability and technology innovations in the commercial vehicle industry.

Investment fund Foyston, Gordon & Payne reduced its Allison Transmission stake by 66%, selling 72,651 shares worth $7.28 million in Q3 2025. The move follows Allison's disappointing Q3 results, with North American On-Highway sales plunging 28% year-over-year and management lowering full-year guidance. Despite challenges, the company maintained a 37% EBITDA margin and saw its Defense segment surge 47%.

The article examines five companies with aggressive share buyback programs expected to drive shareholder value into 2026. Citigroup benefits from improved operations and analyst upgrades, Barrick Mining leverages strong gold prices and low fuel costs, Allison Transmission has reduced shares by 63% since 2012, Abercrombie & Fitch is reversing course with strong cash flow, and Dick's Sporting Goods continues buybacks despite Foot Locker acquisition integration challenges.

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on December 5, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 21, 2025.

Wealth Oklahoma initiated a new $6.4 million position in Allison Transmission, a leading manufacturer of automatic transmissions for commercial and defense vehicles. Despite recent revenue softness and share price decline, the investment suggests potential value in the stock.

President Trump announced new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, and home furnishings to protect domestic manufacturers from foreign competition, with 100% tariffs on imported drugs, 25% on trucks, and 50% on kitchen cabinets, effective October 1st.

Three companies - Fiserv, Analog Devices, and Allison Transmission - have announced substantial share buyback programs, with the buyback capacity representing a significant portion of their market capitalization. This could have a positive impact on their stock prices.