When is earnings season? Timing and why it matters for investors
Global differences
While the US dominates attention, European and Asian earnings seasons add layers. Many international firms follow US timing, but local reporting rules vary. Japanese firms, for example, have fiscal years ending in March. These regional differences create rolling waves of results that investors can use to spot cross-market themes.
For traders, earnings season can be a hunting ground for volatility. Some lean short when they expect weak results, others ride momentum from strong revenue or production numbers. But for long-term investors, the lens is different. The point is not to gamble on single day moves, but to check whether a company’s story still holds.
The real discipline is in testing your investment thesis. Read…
