The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2021 results on Oct 21, before the opening bell.Let's check out how things have shaped up for the announcement.What to Expect This Time Around?Favorable impact of organic net revenues and foreign currency movements are likely to have aided Interpublic’s third-quarter 2021 revenues, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for which is pegged at $2.19 billion, indicating an increase of 12% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.Rising expenses are likely to have weighed on the company’s bottom line. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Interpublic’s earnings is pegged at 49 cents, indicating a decline of 7.8% from the year-ago reported figure.What Our Model SaysOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Interpublic 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. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Interpublic has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #2.Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. The Price and EPS Surprise Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. The price-eps-surprise | Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. The QuoteStocks to ConsiderHere 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 third-quarter 2021 earnings.Avis Budget CAR has an Earnings ESP of +18.16% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.IQVIA HoldingsIQV has an Earnings ESP of +0.84% and a Zacks Rank #2.S&P Global SPGI has an Earnings ESP of +1.21% and a Zacks Rank #3. Zacks' Top Picks to Cash in on Artificial Intelligence In 2021, this world-changing technology is projected to generate $327.5 billion in revenue. Now Shark Tank star and billionaire investor Mark Cuban says AI will create "the world's first trillionaires." Zacks' urgent special report reveals 3 AI picks investors need to know about today.See 3 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 Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. The (IPG): Free Stock Analysis Report S&P Global Inc. (SPGI): Free Stock Analysis Report IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research