Otter Tail Corporation OTTR is scheduled to release third-quarter 2022 results on Oct 31. This utility delivered an earnings surprise of 61.4% in the last reported quarter.Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Factors to NoteOtter Tail’s third-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from an improvement in retail sales volume to commercial and industrial customers.Otter Tail’s third-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from the strong demand and price of PVC pipes sold by its Plastic segment.ExpectationsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings and revenues is pegged at $1.70 per share and $389.3 million, respectively. Earnings per share and revenue estimates indicate a year-over-year growth of 34.9% and 23.1%, respectively.What Our Quantitative Model PredictsOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Otter Tail this time around. A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) to surpass estimates. This is not the case here, as you will see below.Otter Tail Corporation Price and EPS Surprise Otter Tail Corporation price-eps-surprise | Otter Tail Corporation QuoteEarnings ESP: Otter Tail’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: Currently, Otter Tail carries a Zacks Rank #3.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Stocks to ConsiderInvestors can consider the following players from the same industry that have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.WEC Energy Group WEC is set to release third-quarter 2022 results on Nov 1. WEC has an Earnings ESP of +4.41% and a Zacks Rank #3.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2022 earnings of WEC Energy is $4.39 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 6.81%.Pinnacle West Capital Corp. PNW is set to release third-quarter 2022 results on Nov 3. PNW has an Earnings ESP of +1.66% and a Zacks Rank #2.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2022 earnings of Pinnacle West Capital is $4.01 per share, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 26.69%.Ameren Corp. AEE is set to release third-quarter 2022 results on Nov 4. AEE has an Earnings ESP of +1.40% and a Zacks Rank #3.The long-term (three to five-year) earnings growth of Ameren is projected at 7.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2022 earnings of AEE is $4.08 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 6.25%.Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. FREE Report: The Metaverse is Exploding! Don’t You Want to Cash In? Rising gas prices. The war in Ukraine. America's recession. Inflation. It's no wonder why the metaverse is so popular and growing every day. Becoming Spider Man and fighting Darth Vader is infinitely more appealing than spending over $5 per gallon at the pump. And that appeal is why the metaverse can provide such massive gains for investors. But do you know where to look? Do you know which metaverse stocks to buy and which to avoid? In a new FREE report from Zacks' leading stock specialist, we reveal how you could profit from the internet’s next evolution. Even though the popularity of the metaverse is spreading like wildfire, investors like you can still get in on the ground floor and cash in. Don't miss your chance to get your piece of this innovative $30 trillion opportunity - FREE.>>Yes, I want to know the top metaverse stocks for 2022>>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 Ameren Corporation (AEE): Free Stock Analysis Report WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW): Free Stock Analysis Report Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research