Earnings season

Trader's Glossary · Macro

Earnings season

Definition. A period of several weeks after the end of a quarter in which listed companies publish their financial results. It usually starts with the big banks' reports.

How it works

Companies report before the regular session opens or after it closes. The market reacts to results versus expectations and to management's guidance.

Example

A report from a big Dow company with a high share price can move the whole index noticeably, because the Dow is price-weighted.

What to watch out for

During earnings season, the Dow's moves can diverge from other indices because of individual stocks.

See also

MYM, Price gap, Volatility.

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