The Aaron's Company, Inc. AAN is scheduled to report third-quarter 2021 results on Oct 26. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at 56 cents per share, which has been unchanged in the past 30 days. For quarterly revenues, the Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at $434.3 million for the to-be-reported quarter.In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 64.1%.Key Factors to NoteAaron’s has been benefiting from a solid demand, higher customer payment activities and a robust lease portfolio. An increased focus on advanced technology, digital payment facilities, and improved in-store and online shopping experiences are likely to have boosted the performance in the to-be-reported quarter.The company has been witnessing continued strength in its e-commerce business, driven by enhanced digital payment methods, improved shopping experience, expanded product assortment, better product visibility and self-service account management. The persistence of the trends is expected to have aided the company’s top line in the third quarter.Management remains on track with its GenNext real estate strategy, which has been performing well. A higher number of GenNext stores, stemming from increased investment, is expected to have contributed to its third-quarter performance.However, it has been reeling under sluggishness in franchisee revenues due to reduced franchise locations. Adverse impacts related to this might have hurt the third-quarter performance.The Aaron's Company, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise The Aaron's Company, Inc. price-eps-surprise | The Aaron's Company, Inc. QuoteZacks ModelOur proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Aaron's 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.Aaron's has a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.Stocks With Favorable CombinationsHere are some companies that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this season.Central Garden & Pet Company CENT presently has an Earnings ESP of +22.22% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Fox Corporation FOXA currently has an Earnings ESP of +7.66% and a Zacks Rank #2.Steven Madden SHOO currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.55% and a Zacks Rank #2. Zacks’ Top Picks to Cash in on Artificial Intelligence This world-changing technology is projected to generate $100S of billions by 2025. From self-driving cars to consumer data analysis, people are relying on machines more than we ever have before. Now is the time to capitalize on the 4th Industrial Revolution. Zacks’ urgent special report reveals 6 AI picks investors need to know about today.See 6 Artificial Intelligence Stocks With Extreme Upside Potential>>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 The Aaron's Company, Inc. (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT): Free Stock Analysis Report Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO): Free Stock Analysis Report Fox Corporation (FOXA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research