TotalEnergies TTE is set to report third-quarter earnings on Oct 28, before the opening bell. This company delivered an average earnings surprise of 75.4% in the last four reported quarters.Let’s focus on the factors that might have impacted its third-quarter performance.Factors at PlayDuring the quarter, TotalEnergies continued to strengthen the overall portfolio through acquisitions, tie-ups and monetization of non-core assets. This in turn is expected to get reflected in third-quarter results. During the quarter, the company made progress in developing a large network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points that will assist in emission reduction. TotalEnergies acquired the largest EV charge points network in Singapore and signed a deal to develop EV charging points in China.It continued with strong cost-management initiatives, which are likely to have boosted margins in the third quarter. Third-quarter production is likely to have benefited from new start-ups and strong hydrocarbon prices, which in turn are expected to have boosted earnings.ExpectationThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is $1.50, which indicates 417.3% growth from the year-ago reported figure.What Our Quantitative Model PredictsOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for TotalEnergies 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. That is the case here as you will see below. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.TotalEnergies SE Sponsored ADR Price and EPS Surprise TotalEnergies SE Sponsored ADR price-eps-surprise | TotalEnergies SE Sponsored ADR QuoteEarnings ESP: The company has an Earnings ESP of +1.72%.Zacks Rank: TotalEnergies currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2.Other Stocks to ConsiderInvestors can also consider the following players from the same sector that too have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the to-be-reported quarter.BP Plc BP is scheduled to release third-quarter 2021 numbers on Nov 2. It has an Earnings ESP of +11.61% and sports a Zacks Rank #1.Occidental Petroleum Corporation OXY is scheduled to release third-quarter 2021 numbers on Nov 4. It has an Earnings ESP of +3.48% and carries a Zacks Rank #2.EOG Resources Inc. EOG is scheduled to release third-quarter 2021 numbers on Nov 5. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.92% and sports 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 BP p.l.c. (BP): Free Stock Analysis Report Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY): Free Stock Analysis Report EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG): Free Stock Analysis Report TotalEnergies SE Sponsored ADR (TTE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research