MSCI MSCI is set to report fourth-quarter 2021 results on Jan 27, 2022.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings has increased 1.2% to $2.52 per share over the past 30 days, suggesting 28.6% growth from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $540 million, indicating an increase of 21.7% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.Notably, the company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, missing the same in one, the earnings surprise being 4.6%, on average. MSCI Inc Price and EPS Surprise MSCI Inc price-eps-surprise | MSCI Inc QuoteLet’s see how things are shaping up for the upcoming announcement.Factors to NoteMSCI’s fourth-quarter 2021 results are expected to have benefited from the increasing uptake of ESG solutions in the investment process. Top-line growth is expected to reflect strong demand for custom and factor index modules.The company’s focus on expanding into new areas like wealth management, insurers, derivatives, and ESG & climate is expected to have driven growth in customer base in fourth-quarter 2021.MSCI’s strong recurring-revenue model has been a key catalyst. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Index Recurring Subscription Run Rate is pegged at $668 million, indicating growth of 11.5% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.Notably, assets under management in Equity ETFs linked to MSCI indexes were $1.45 trillion at the end of fourth-quarter 2021.What Our Model SaysPer the Zacks model, 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.MSCI has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Stocks to Consider Here are a few other companies worth considering as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings in their upcoming releases:Advanced Micro Devices AMD has an Earnings ESP of +3.47% and is Zacks #2 Ranked. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.AMD shares have outperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector in the past year. AMD returned 23.7% compared with sector’s rally of 3.9%. The company is set to report fourth-quarter 2021 on Feb 1, 2022.Apple AAPL has an Earnings ESP of +2.89% and carries a Zacks Rank of 3, at present.Apple returned 13% in the past year. The iPhone-maker is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2022 results on Jan 27, 2022.Fabrinet FN has an Earnings ESP of +0.91% and a Zacks Rank #3.Fabrinet returned 34.3% in the past year. Fabrinet is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2022 results on Jan 31, 2022.Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. 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 5 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 Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report MSCI Inc (MSCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Fabrinet (FN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research