Beat expectations this earnings
Take advantage of stock market movements this earnings season:
US earnings season - Q3 2026
With results announcements expected from some of Wall Street’s biggest names, earnings season is a key time to trade volatility and sharpen your strategies. Will your favourite company meet expectations?
Upcoming releases
Stay ahead of the market with our calendar of upcoming major releases:
| Day | Date | Company | Timing | EPS Estimate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13 Oct | JPMorgan Chase & Co | BMO | $5.07 |
| Tuesday | 13 Oct | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | BMO | $12.25 |
| Tuesday | 13 Oct | Citigroup Inc | BMO | $2.24 |
| Tuesday | 13 Oct | Johnson & Johnson | BMO | $2.80 |
| Tuesday | 13 Oct | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | BMO | $2.92 |
| Tuesday | 13 Oct | Wells Fargo & Company | BMO | $1.73 |
| Wednesday | 14 Oct | Bank of America Corporation | BMO | $1.06 |
| Wednesday | 14 Oct | ASML Holding N.V. | BMO | $6.41 |
| Wednesday | 14 Oct | BlackRock, Inc. | BMO | $11.55 |
| Wednesday | 14 Oct | Morgan Stanley | BMO | $2.80 |
| Wednesday | 14 Oct | State Street Corporation | BMO | $2.78 |
| Thursday | 15 Oct | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. | BMO | $2.92 |
| Thursday | 15 Oct | The Charles Schwab Corporation | BMO | $1.31 |
| Thursday | 15 Oct | The Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation | BMO | $1.91 |
Source - NASDAQ earnings calendar. Dates subject to change.
BMO - Before market open
AMC - After market close
TNS - Time not specified
Stock spotlight: Tesla Inc (TSLA)
Q3 deliveries: Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3 (topping forecasts by 5.3%), shifting investor focus to margins and cash flow ahead of October 21st earnings.
China performance: A 58% surge in exports lifted September China-made sales by 5% to 95,366 units, offsetting a 9% domestic decline amid intense local competition.
Cybercab rollout: Tesla is expanding its Texas autonomous fleet into Dallas, though safety reviews and an October 30 regulatory deadline could dictate commercialisation speed.
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Frequently asked questions
Earnings season, or simply ‘earnings’, is the period when most publicly traded companies release quarterly financial reports. Typically lasting around six weeks, these reports offer a detailed look into a company’s health, including revenues, expenses, and importantly, outlook for the future.
While each company will report throughout the year based on their specific fiscal cycles, the majority follow the calendar year, bar a few “off-cycle” reporters. Typically, this means that each of the four earnings seasons kicks off about two weeks after a quarter ends.
While much of market noise is based on speculation, earnings season offers a reality check to true company performance, helping investors stay informed on both recent company performance and future outlook.
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