Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. BIP is set to release first-quarter 2020 results on May 8, before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered a positive earnings surprise of 2.4%.Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to get reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Factors to NoteBrookfield Infrastructure has been consistently expanding its position through acquisition of high-growth businesses. In the last reported quarter, it completed the acquisition of a U.K.-based independent wireless infrastructure company. The benefits from this acquisition are expected to reflect on the firm’s first-quarter results.Courtesy of systematic investments in capital projects, the company has been registering strong organic growth.Q1 ExpectationsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings is pegged at 82 cents per unit, which suggests a surge of 1,740% from the prior-year reported number.Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Price and EPS Surprise Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP price-eps-surprise | Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP QuoteEarnings WhispersOur proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Brookfield Infrastructure this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here.Earnings ESP: The firm’s Earnings ESP is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: Brookfield Infrastructure carries a Zacks Rank #3.Stocks to ConsiderHere some companies that you may consider from the same sector as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the to-be-reported quarter.Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. AQN is set to release first-quarter 2020 numbers on May 7, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.59% and carries a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.New Jersey Resources NJR is scheduled to release second-quarter fiscal 2020 results on May 8. It has an Earnings ESP of +3.86% and a Zacks Rank #3.Spire Inc. SR is scheduled to release second-quarter fiscal 2020 results on May 8. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.17% and a Zacks Rank #3.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was hand-picked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2020. Each comes from a different sector and has unique qualities and catalysts that could fuel exceptional growth.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP): Free Stock Analysis Report Spire Inc (SR): Free Stock Analysis Report NewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR): Free Stock Analysis Report Algonquin Power Utilities Corp (AQN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research