5 Impressive Third Quarter Reports

A swarm of third quarter reports were released in the past weeks. Some were disappointing while others were champagne-popping worthy. Check out 5 impressive reports here:

1. Chipotle

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Chipotle (NYSE: CMG); October 20

This one probably didn't come as much of a surprise given the mile-long line outside the nearest Chipotle at any given time. Executives attributed the successful report to the way in which Chipotle has altered the "fast food" experience by maintaining transparency over food sources. It's comforting to know that you're not the only one who craves a burrito the size of a baby for lunch.

EPS (diluted): $4.15 (56% year-over-year increase); beating analyst consensus of $3.84 by $0.31.

Revenue: $1.08 billion (a 31% year-over-year increase), beating analyst consensus by $1.06 billion.

Top analyst consensus is Moderate Buy

2. Biogen Idec

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Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB); October 22

Biogen is a global medical biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Pharmaceutical companies have been hot stocks this year since the outbreak of Ebola, but Biogen Idec specializes in medication used to treat autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and hematologic conditions. The medications that carried their Q3 report are used to treat MS, cancers, and hemophilia.

EPS (Non-GAAP): $3.80 (a 62% year-over-year increase), beating analyst consensus of $3.22 by $0.57.

Revenue: $2.5 billion (a 37% year-over-year increase), beating analyst consensus of $2.4 billion.

Top ranked analyst consensus is Moderate Buy

3. Facebook

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Facebook (NASDAQ: FB); October 28

No need to explain what this stock is, right? It's safe to say that Facebook has come a long way from Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard dorm room to a cornerstone of social media. How else would you keep up with the lives of everyone you thought you left behind in high school?

The report triggered mixed reactions. Investors were pleased that the Q3 report came in ahead of projected earnings and that Facebook experienced its first $3 billion quarter. However, Wall Street was quick to note that user growth had slowed since last quarter. Is this the inevitable future as Facebook becomes more and more widespread? Or is Facebook simply a trend that is starting to fade?

EPS (Non-GAAP): $0.43 (a 59% year-over-year increase), beating analyst consensus of $0.40 by $0.03.

Revenue: $3.20 billion (a 59% year-over-year increase), beating analyst consensus of $3.12 billion.

Top ranked analyst consensus is Strong Buy

4. GoPro

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GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO); October 30

GoPro went public with a bang earlier this year as the rowdy crew took the stage on Wall Street.

You may already be familiar with the small and sturdy high-definition camera. It is popular among concert-goers, bikers, surfers, and others who enjoy having a small camera strapped to their head. GoPro is re-vamping their image for the looming holiday season with plans to install large screens in electronic stores. Didn't you always want to live your life in hi-def adventure mode?

EPS (non-GAAP diluted): $0.10, beating analyst consensus of $0.08.

Revenue: $2.80 million (46% year-over-year increase), beating analyst consensus of $263 million.

Top ranked analyst consensus is Hold

5. Alibaba

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Alibaba (NYSE: BABA); November 4

Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce site (think Amazon... but with a bank… and in China), broke records with the highest IPO when it went public in September. Since then, the stock has continued to climb making Jack Ma, the founder and CEO, the richest man in China.

EPS (Non-GAAP diluted): $0.45, meeting analyst expectations

Revenue: $2.74 billion, beating analyst consensus of $2.61 billion.

Top ranked analyst consensus is Moderate Buy

Check out this earnings calendar to stay up to date on pending quarterly reports.