TotalEnergies TTE is set to report second-quarter earnings on Jul 29, before the opening bell. This company delivered an earnings surprise of 29.4% in the last reported quarter.Let’s focus on the factors that might have impacted its second-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 second-quarter results.It continued with strong cost-management initiatives, which are likely to have boosted margins in the second quarter. Second-quarter production is likely to have benefited from new start-ups and resumption of production from Libya.ExpectationThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings is $1.10, which indicates whopping 5400% 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 +7.41%.Zacks Rank: TotalEnergies currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.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.Devon Energy Corporation DVN is scheduled to release second-quarter 2021 numbers on Aug 3. It has an Earnings ESP of +8.00% and sports a Zacks Rank #1.ConocoPhillips COP is scheduled to release second-quarter 2021 numbers on Aug 3. It has an Earnings ESP of +3.85% and sports a Zacks Rank #1.Apache Corporation APA is scheduled to release second-quarter 2021 numbers on Aug 4. It has an Earnings ESP of +15.69% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Bitcoin, Like the Internet Itself, Could Change Everything Blockchain and cryptocurrency has sparked one of the most exciting discussion topics of a generation. Some call it the “Internet of Money” and predict it could change the way money works forever. If true, it could do to banks what Netflix did to Blockbuster and Amazon did to Sears. Experts agree we’re still in the early stages of this technology, and as it grows, it will create several investing opportunities. Zacks’ has just revealed 3 companies that can help investors capitalize on the explosive profit potential of Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies with significantly less volatility than buying them directly. See 3 crypto-related stocks now >>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 Devon Energy Corporation (DVN): Free Stock Analysis Report ConocoPhillips (COP): Free Stock Analysis Report APA Corporation (APA): 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