Earnings Calendar
Free Earnings Calendar — Track Upcoming Reports
Find out when companies report their results, what analysts expect, and what those numbers mean. Coverage varies by date range and ticker. Built for beginners; no signup. Verify the reporting date with the company.
What is an earnings calendar?
An earnings calendar is a list of dates showing when each company will share how much money it made. Companies do this once every three months. Knowing the date ahead of time lets you prepare, instead of finding out after the stock price has already moved.
How does earnings season work?
Patterns that hold across every reporting season. The specific numbers change, the structure does not.
Track upcoming and past earnings reports
Choose a date range, filter by ticker and compare EPS estimates, EPS actuals, revenue estimates, revenue actuals, any available report timing in one sortable table.
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| Symbol | Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Rev Est. | Rev Actual | Exchange | Company |
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An Earnings Calendar is a schedule of every upcoming quarterly earnings report from publicly listed companies. It lets you see exactly which companies report when, so you can plan research and avoid surprises.
How to use the Earnings Calendar — written walkthrough
A four-stage written walkthrough — how to filter by ticker, read BMO and AMC timing, compare EPS and revenue estimates, and plan research before an earnings report.
How a beginner should approach this tool
Each chapter below maps to a stage of using this tool — work through them in order.
- Step 1What the earnings calendar shows
- Step 2BMO vs AMC report timing
- Step 3EPS and revenue estimate columns
- Step 4How to plan research before the report
Why should you use an earnings calendar?
Clear beginner outcomes for this specific tool.
Never miss a report you care about
See upcoming earnings dates for companies on your watchlist before the market reacts.
Prepare before volatility
Earnings can move individual stocks quickly. Knowing the date gives you time to read estimates and decide what to research.
Compare expectations with results
Use EPS and revenue estimate columns to understand whether a company beat, missed or met expectations.
What is an earnings calendar and how does it work?
Earnings season moves markets because it is when companies report revenue, earnings and guidance against investor expectations. The Earnings Calendar gives you a filterable table of upcoming and recent reports so you can see what is coming, what was expected, and what actually happened.
- An earnings calendar lists the dates when companies share their quarterly results.
- Reports happen before the market opens (BMO) or after it closes (AMC). The timing changes which session reacts first.
- About 75% of S&P 500 companies beat the analyst forecast each quarter, so a “beat” alone rarely moves a stock.
- The three numbers that move the price are earnings per share, revenue, and management’s forecast for next quarter.
- Most reports cluster in weeks 3 to 6 after each quarter ends.
Total read time: about 8 minutes. Each section can stand on its own.
What is an earnings calendar? 1 min read
An earnings calendar is a public schedule showing when listed companies will share their quarterly results. In the US, public companies must file quarterly reports (called 10-Q) and annual reports (called 10-K) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The earnings release usually comes out at the same time as these filings.
The calendar shows three things that matter: the date of the report, the time of release (before the market opens or after it closes), and the forecast for what analysts think the company will earn per share, called EPS.
Earnings reports drive most of the volatility in individual stocks. A single report can move a share price 10% to 30% in a day if the results surprise the market. Knowing the schedule in advance lets you decide what to do before the news drops, rather than reacting to it.
How to use the earnings calendar 1 min read
Step 1: Set your date range. The default view shows the next 7 days. Switch to 30 or 90 days for longer planning. The wider the window, the more reports, so narrow it to your sector or watchlist to stay focused.
Step 2: Filter by ticker or sector. Use the search field to find specific tickers, or filter by sector to see all tech, financials or healthcare reports together. Sector filtering helps you spot industry wide patterns.
Step 3: Check the consensus EPS estimate. “Consensus” is the average of all analyst predictions. The estimate column shows what analysts expect on average. Compare it to last quarter’s actual to see implied growth direction.
Step 4: Note the timing (BMO vs AMC). BMO means a company expects to report before the regular US market opens; AMC means after it closes. Check the company’s announced date and time in US Eastern Time. Prices may react in the next available session, but the direction is uncertain.
When earnings land: BMO vs AMC 1 min read
A typical US trading day for earnings releases
Check the time zone: US market hours are quoted in Eastern Time, which changes with daylight saving time. Confirm the announced release time on the company’s investor-relations page and convert it for your location.
The earnings season rhythm 1 min read
Most US companies have fiscal quarter ends in March, June, September and December. Reporting clusters in the four to six weeks after each quarter end, peaking in the second month after. The pattern is consistent year to year. Roughly 80% of S&P 500 reports concentrate in weeks 3 to 6 after quarter end.
The four annual reporting cycles
| Quarter end | Reporting starts | Mega cap peak window | What dominates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | Mid April (banks lead) | Late April to early May | Q1 results, full year outlook updates |
| 30 June | Mid July (banks lead) | Late July to early August | Half year results, mid year guidance |
| 30 September | Mid October (banks lead) | Late October to early November | Heaviest single reporting window of the year |
| 31 December | Mid January (banks lead) | Late January to early February | Full year results combine with next year guidance |
Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Tesla typically report in these peak windows. Moves in these names dominate index returns for the week.
Common mistakes when using the earnings calendar 2 min read
Trading the earnings event without research. Earnings moves are unpredictable in both direction and size, even when the headline beats. Use the calendar to prepare research, not as a trade signal in itself.
→ Fix: Open the calendar 7 days before the report and write down 3 things you want to learn from the result.
Ignoring the rest of the report in favor of EPS. A result can differ from one estimate while other details, including revenue, margins and any management outlook, tell a more complicated story.
→ Fix: Read the company’s release and filing before drawing a conclusion from the EPS column.
Assuming a fixed local release time. Earnings announcements may be scheduled before or after US market hours, and dates and time zones can change.
→ Fix: Check the company’s investor-relations notice, note its time zone, and verify the actual release and related Form 8-K before drawing conclusions.
Treating consensus as a fact. Analyst estimates are expectations, not company results, and estimates can change before a report.
→ Fix: Record the estimate date, then compare the reported figure with the company’s release.
Only watching the big names. A report from a smaller holding can still matter to your portfolio.
→ Fix: Check each company on your watchlist and confirm its report date with its investor relations page.
Reviewing a price move after earnings 1 min read
The calendar reports dates and financial figures; it does not calculate a verified post-report price move. To study one, first confirm the announcement time in the company’s investor relations release or Form 8-K. Then compare clearly dated prices from the same market-data source before and after the announcement. State the period and whether your prices include dividends or corporate actions. A past move does not predict the next one.
Worked example: Apple Q2 FY2025 2 min read
What the calendar showed, and what actually happened
On 1 May 2025 (after market close), Apple (AAPL) reported its fiscal Q2 2025 results for the quarter ended 29 March 2025. The pre print consensus EPS estimate sat at $1.60[2]. Apple delivered diluted EPS of $1.65, a 2.48% beat on EPS, and quarterly revenue of $95.36 billion, beating revenue consensus by 1.16%[3].
The headline read like a clean beat. But the more useful detail for investors was Greater China revenue falling 2.3% year over year, a continuing weak spot in a quarter where Americas (+8.2%) and Japan (+16.5%) sales were strong[3]. Services revenue grew 11.6% YoY to $26.65 billion[4], and management announced a 4% dividend raise to $0.26 per share plus an additional $100 billion buyback authorisation[3].
The lesson: An investor who flagged the date on the calendar and read the actual release saw three distinct stories in one report. A clean EPS beat, a regional weakness, and a strong capital return announcement. A trader who only watched the EPS column caught one signal. An investor using the calendar to prepare caught three.
This is a fixed historical case study. The live calendar may not return this 2025 event; use the current example below for a report date in its available range.
Try a current Apple calendar example
Open the calendar with AAPL and the next 180 days filled in. Record the report date and EPS estimate shown. An estimate can change and an upcoming report will not have an actual result yet. When Apple publishes the report, compare the actual figure with its investor relations release or SEC filing. If no AAPL row appears, use the current-month table and choose a company with a displayed estimate.
References
- SEC Investor Bulletin: How to Read an 8-K, for understanding company announcements and related earnings releases.
- Zacks Investment Research, “Gear Up for Apple (AAPL) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics”, 28 April 2025. Consensus EPS estimate $1.60.
- Apple Inc, Fiscal Q2 2025 8-K filing (Exhibit 99.1), filed 1 May 2025 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. sec.gov
- Zacks Investment Research, “Apple Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Services Drive Top-Line Growth”, 2 May 2025.
Earnings terms, defined in one line
Bookmark this. Every term you’ll see on the calendar or in a report.
Earnings per share. The company’s profit divided by the number of shares. Higher than the forecast usually moves the stock up.
Before Market Open. The report drops between 6 AM and 9:30 AM US Eastern, ahead of the trading day.
After Market Close. The report drops after 4 PM US Eastern. The stock moves in after hours and at the next open.
The average of all analyst forecasts for a number like EPS or revenue. Used as the “what was expected” benchmark.
The company’s own forecast for next quarter, shared on the earnings call. Often moves the stock more than the just announced result.
Required filings with the SEC. 10-Q is quarterly. 10-K is annual. The earnings release usually drops at the same time.
Earnings calendar: frequently asked questions
Quick answers before using the market data table.
Is the Earnings Calendar free?
What does this calendar cover?
Does it tell me whether to buy or sell?
How accurate is the consensus EPS estimate?
What do BMO and AMC mean?
How is this different from Yahoo Finance’s earnings calendar?
Should retail investors trade earnings?
Can I combine this with other tools?
Deepen your understanding
This tool is one research step. These articles teach the concepts behind it.
What is an earnings report?
10-Q vs 10-K, what is in each, who files when
How to read an income statement
Revenue, COGS, operating income, EPS explained
What is EPS and how to use it
Basic vs diluted, GAAP vs adjusted, traps to avoid
How analysts make EPS estimates
Where consensus comes from, why it is often wrong
Understanding forward guidance
Why guidance moves stocks more than the print itself
How to listen to an earnings call
Tone, Q&A patterns, what management is not saying
Reading the 10-Q in 15 minutes
The four sections that matter most for retail
Earnings season survival guide
How to manage a portfolio through reporting weeks
Keep researching
Use these tools before and after earnings reports.
Sources & methodology
The table requests Financial Modeling Prep earnings-calendar and confirmed-earnings data through StockEducation server endpoints. Dates and estimates are provider data; this page does not independently verify every row against issuer announcements or SEC filings. Some timing, exchange and company-name fields may be unavailable. For an actual report, compare the company’s investor-relations release and relevant SEC filing.
Authoritative outbound sources:
- SEC EDGAR, official US filings database
- FactSet Earnings Insight, weekly aggregate earnings statistics
- Financial Modeling Prep Earnings Calendar API, the calendar feed used on this page
- SEC Investor.gov: How to Read an 8-K, US earnings-release filing context
- CFA Institute, analyst standards and research
- Check the company investor-relations calendar for the announced reporting date and time.
- Treat provider dates as provisional until the company confirms them.
- For actual EPS and revenue, compare the company release with its relevant SEC filing.
- A blank actual result means the feed has not supplied one; it does not prove the company has not reported.
Check your understanding
Answer each question, then open the explanation.
1. How does a forecast earnings figure differ from an actual result?
Show answer and why
Answer: The forecast is an expectation; the actual figure is the reported outcome.
Why: Compare the same measure and period before describing a surprise.
2. Why check the time zone and before-market or after-market label?
Show answer and why
Answer: They determine when the release occurs relative to the relevant trading session.
Why: A displayed calendar date alone may not identify the session affected.
3. Where should you verify a number displayed in an earnings calendar?
Show answer and why
Answer: In the issuer’s earnings announcement or filing.
Why: The original release provides definitions and context that a calendar summary may omit.
Ready to track earnings reports?
Open the calendar, choose a ticker or date range, and review upcoming or recent earnings data.
AI responses are for educational purposes. Always verify with official course materials.
This lesson teaches a concept. It is general education, not advice about your money. Before you act on anything you learn here, speak to someone licensed.
AI responses are for educational purposes. Always verify with official course materials.
This lesson teaches a concept. It is general education, not advice about your money. Before you act on anything you learn here, speak to someone licensed.
This lesson teaches a concept. It is general education, not advice about your money. Before you act on anything you learn here, speak to someone licensed.
