2. Unless the stock is fundamentally weak and produces disappointments with earnings. (Stock price does not only base one the past earngins, investers look at potential future earnings more.)
FYI:
Shares of home builders were lower in late-morning trading, with KB Home (KBH, news, msgs) down 2.6% at $45.23 and Lennar (LEN, news, msgs) down 2.5% at $44.45.