MYR Group MYRG is scheduled to release second-quarter 2021 results on Jul 28, after the closing bell. This utility delivered an earnings surprise of 85.7% in the last reported quarter.Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to get reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Factors to NoteMYR Group’s second-quarter performance will likely reflect the benefits from higher contribution from commercial and industrial segments as well as effective cost management.The company’s earnings are expected to have benefited from the current market stability. Its expertise in tackling electrical projects with complexities and providing customized solutions to customers is likely to have helped it gain more orders, further boosting backlog.ExpectationsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings and revenues is pegged at $1.03 per share and $563.05 million, respectively. The projected revenues and earnings indicate an improvement of 28.7% and 9.8%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures.What Our Quantitative Model PredictsOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for MYR Group 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.MYR Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise MYR Group, Inc. price-eps-surprise | MYR Group, Inc. QuoteEarnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is +4.39%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: Currently, MYR Group sports a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Other Stocks to ConsiderInvestors can also consider the following players from the same sector that too have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.Xcel Energy XEL is set to release second-quarter 2021 results on Jul 29. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.45% and a Zacks Rank #3.Portland General Electric Company POR is set to release second-quarter 2021 results on Jul 30. It has an Earnings ESP of +7.04% and a Zacks Rank #3Duke Energy DUK is set to release second-quarter 2021 results on Aug 5. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.15% and a Zacks Rank #2. Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America A massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made. The only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?” Zacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 7 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.Download FREE: How to Profit from Trillions on Spending for Infrastructure >>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 Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): Free Stock Analysis Report Duke Energy Corporation (DUK): Free Stock Analysis Report Portland General Electric Company (POR): Free Stock Analysis Report MYR Group, Inc. (MYRG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.