Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR is slated to report first-quarter 2021 results on May 11, before the bell. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 250% in the fourth quarter of 2020.Q1 ExpectationsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $333 million, indicating 3.4% sequential growth. The top line is expected to have benefited from strength in both government and commercial segments. Both segments are likely to have benefited from increased contributions from both existing and new customers.The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at 4 cents, indicating a sharp decline from 7 cents reported in the fourth quarter. Increasing expenses are likely to have weighed on the bottom line as the company continues to invest in growing headcount and channel partnerships, as well as in research and development.What Our Model SaysOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Palantir this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Palantir has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.Palantir Technologies Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Palantir Technologies Inc. price-eps-surprise | Palantir Technologies Inc. QuoteStocks That Warrant a LookHere are a few stocks from the broader Zacks Business Services sector that investors may consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this season.Clear Channel Outdoor CCO, with an Earnings ESP of +30.67% and a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Copart CPRT has an Earnings ESP of +3.19% and a Zacks Rank #2.Fidelity National Information Services FIS has an Earnings ESP of +2.01% and a Zacks Rank #3.Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep AmericaA massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made.The only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?”Zacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 7 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.Download FREE: How to Profit from Trillions on Spending for Infrastructure >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS): Free Stock Analysis Report Copart, Inc. (CPRT): Free Stock Analysis Report Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research