Earnings Season
Fundamental Analysis
Definition
The period each quarter when most public companies report their quarterly earnings results, typically occurring in January, April, July, and October.
Key Points
- Occurs 4 times per year
- Companies report quarterly results
- Can cause increased volatility
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Category
Fundamental Analysis
Related Topics
quarterly earnings
earnings reports
guidance
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