SEC and Regulatory Filings
Earnings Report
A public release that summarizes a company’s recent financial results.
Also called: earnings release, results release
What it means
An earnings report is the announcement a company makes to share financial results for a recent quarter or year. It often appears in a press release and may be followed by a 10-Q, 10-K, or earnings call.
Why it matters
It is one of the most watched company updates because it can strongly affect expectations and stock price reactions.