For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $3.18 per share and it actually produced earnings of $3.60 per share, delivering a surprise of 13.21%. For The PNC Financial Services Group, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.