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title: "Definition of Earnings"
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description: "The expected date when the company will report its next quarterly or annual earnings results."
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  - "Earnings"
  - "Next Earnings Date"
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# Next Earnings Date

## What is Earnings?

The expected date when the company will report its next quarterly or annual earnings results.

## Think of it like this

Like knowing when your report card will be released - it's when investors find out how the company actually performed.

## Formula

```
N/A - Calendar date provided by company or estimated by analysts
```

- **Report Date**: When earnings will be announced
- **Before/After Market**: Pre-market or after-hours release
- **Conference Call**: Usually follows the release

## Why it matters

- Earnings reports often cause significant price moves
- Important for timing options and trades
- Allows preparation for potential volatility
- Guidance updates come during these calls

## What's a good value?

| Range | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| < 2 weeks | Imminent | Prepare for volatility |
| 2-4 weeks | Soon | Consider position sizing |
| 1-2 months | Normal | Time for analysis |
| > 2 months | Distant | Less immediate concern |

## Real-world example

Apple typically reports Q4 earnings in late October/early November.

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