How did HTHT's Q4 2023 earnings surprise investors?

H World Group (HTHT) experienced a slight earnings miss in Q4 2023, as the actual EPS was -0.02, compared to the expected EPS of 0.42, resulting in an earnings surprise of -0.02. |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Estimate EPS YoY|Estimate Revenue YoY|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |HTHT|HTHT.O|H World Group|20230331|155.26315789473685|66.15994712491738|185| |HTHT|HTHT.O|H World Group|20230630|288.8888888888889|38.027562446167096|185| |HTHT|HTHT.O|H World Group|20230930|165.15151515151516|41.51634125636672|185| |HTHT|HTHT.O|H World Group|20231231|82.35294117647058|136197.0021256322|185| This negative surprise is in contrast to the positive surprises the company has experienced in the previous quarters. Q3 2023 saw an earnings surprise of 14.29%, and Q2 2023 also witnessed an earnings beat with a surprise of 2.38%. The consistent beat of earnings expectations reflects the company's strong financial performance and operational efficiency, which has likely been driven by its strategic focus on expanding its hotel network and enhancing its market share in the limited-service market. Despite the slight earnings miss in Q4 2023, the company's robust revenue growth and positive earnings trends in the preceding quarters indicate a resilient business model. Investors should monitor the company's future earnings reports and guidance to assess the sustainability of its performance and the potential for future growth.