What Are Earnings Reports & Why They Matter

๐Ÿ’ผ What Are Earnings Reports & Why They Matter?

Stock Literacy • Company Fundamentals • Market Movement

Earnings Reports

Earnings reports are quarterly financial updates companies share with investors ๐Ÿงพ. These reports can cause huge price swings — sometimes 20–50% overnight ๐Ÿš€ — because they reveal how well a company is performing.

What’s Inside an Earnings Report? ๐Ÿ“Š

  • Revenue: Total money earned
  • EPS (Earnings Per Share): Profit per share ๐Ÿ’ต
  • Guidance: Company’s forecast for the next quarter
  • Net income & margins

Why Earnings Move Stock Prices ๐ŸŽข

Markets react when results are better or worse than expected. Even strong numbers can cause a drop if investors expected more — it’s all about expectations vs reality ⚖️.

How to Use Earnings as a Trader / Investor ๐Ÿ’ก

  • Identify long-term strong companies
  • Avoid buying right before earnings (high risk!) ⚠️
  • Watch post-earnings trends

Educational & informational only — not financial advice.

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