Aviat Networks, Inc. AVNW is set to report third-quarter fiscal 2021 results on May 5, after the closing bell. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 62.6%. It pulled off a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 61.7%, on average.This Austin, TX-based company is expected to have recorded higher revenues year over year. Its performance might have been driven by the increasing market traction of its microwave transport product and software offerings.During the fiscal third quarter, Aviat was selected by DISH Network as a key supplier of 5G microwave transport. LTD Broadband, an Internet service provider, deployed Aviat’s WTM 4000 microwave and multi-band platform systems in its network middle mile for fiber redundancy.For the March quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $64 million, indicating growth of 4.9% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus estimate for adjusted earnings per share is pegged at 37 cents, which suggests an increase of 85% year over year.What Our Model SaysOur proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Aviat 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.Earnings ESP: Aviat’s Earnings ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is 0.00% as both are pegged at 37 cents.Aviat Networks, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Aviat Networks, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Aviat Networks, Inc. QuoteZacks Rank: Aviat currently has a Zacks Rank #3.Stocks to ConsiderHere are some companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. IRWD is slated to release first-quarter 2021 results on May 6. It has an Earnings ESP of +14.94% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.GasLog Partners LP GLOP is scheduled to release first-quarter 2021 results on May 6. The company has an Earnings ESP of +7.25% and a Zacks Rank #1.Welbilt, Inc. WBT has an Earnings ESP of +92.31% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is set to report first-quarter 2021 results on May 6.Breakout Biotech Stocks with Triple-Digit Profit PotentialThe biotech sector is projected to surge beyond $775 billion by 2024 as scientists develop treatments for thousands of diseases. They’re also finding ways to edit the human genome to literally erase our vulnerability to these diseases.Zacks has just released Century of Biology: 7 Biotech Stocks to Buy Right Now to help investors profit from 7 stocks poised for outperformance. Our recent biotech recommendations have produced gains of +50%, +83% and +164% in as little as 2 months. The stocks in this report could perform even better.See these 7 breakthrough stocks now>>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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD): Free Stock Analysis Report Aviat Networks, Inc. (AVNW): Free Stock Analysis Report GasLog Partners LP (GLOP): Free Stock Analysis Report Welbilt, Inc. (WBT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research