Balchem's upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated, with analysts expecting an EPS of $1.11. The market is optimistic about the company surpassing these estimates and providing positive guidance, which could drive the stock price up. However, past performance shows that even when EPS beats occur, it doesn't always lead to immediate price increases, as seen in the last quarter where a beat led to a 0% price change. The stock has performed well over the past year, up 44.86%, indicating bullish sentiment among long-term investors.