Earnings This Week
81 companies reporting across global exchanges
Thu, Jul 2
15 companiesSun, Jul 5
1 companySun, Jul 12
1 companyMon, Jul 13
28 companiesTue, Jul 14
14 companiesWed, Jul 15
17 companiesThu, Jul 16
5 companiesEarnings Season — What Investors Need to Know
What is an earnings report?
An earnings report is a quarterly financial statement released by a publicly traded company that details revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and forward guidance. Markets react to whether results beat or miss analyst expectations — sometimes violently — making earnings season one of the most closely watched periods in investing.
What does EPS estimate mean?
EPS estimate is the consensus forecast from Wall Street analysts for a company's earnings per share. It's calculated by averaging individual analyst projections. If actual EPS comes in above the estimate it's an "earnings beat"; below is a "miss". The size of the surprise — not just the direction — typically drives the stock reaction.
When does earnings season happen?
Earnings season occurs four times per year, roughly 2–3 weeks after each calendar quarter ends (January, April, July, October). Large US companies dominate in weeks 2–4; international companies follow their own local reporting calendars. Some companies report on a fiscal-year basis that doesn't align with calendar quarters.
Should I trade stocks before earnings?
Trading around earnings is high-risk. Even strong beats can see stocks fall if guidance disappoints, and options pricing often inflates premiums ahead of the report (implied volatility crush). Long-term investors generally avoid timing trades around individual earnings events. If you hold a stock through earnings, understand that the move is binary and often unpredictable.
What is an earnings surprise?
An earnings surprise is the percentage difference between actual EPS and the consensus estimate. A +5% surprise (beat) typically leads to a stock price increase; a -5% surprise (miss) typically causes a decline. Research shows that stocks with large positive surprises tend to drift higher for weeks — a phenomenon called post-earnings announcement drift (PEAD).