September 11, 2025
Mastering Earnings Calls and Reports: Essential Tips for Beginners
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In this episode of the 'Investing for Beginners' podcast, Andrew and Dave dive deep into the world of earnings calls and reports. They cover the basics of what an earnings call is, the importance of the SEC's 10-K and 10-Q filings, and how to analyze these reports whether a company is new to you or familiar. The hosts discuss their personal strategies for consuming earnings call information, tools they use like the Quarter app and Google Keep, and address how to handle bad news in earnings reports. 00:00 Introduction to Earnings Calls and Reports 00:38 Understanding SEC Filings: 10-K and 10-Q 02:08 The Optional Nature of Earnings Calls 03:17 Scheduling and Timing of Earnings Reports 07:30 Analyzing New Companies: Earnings Calls vs. Reports 09:29 Listening Strategies for Earnings Calls 11:29 Evaluating Management's Tone and Behavior 18:17 Handling Bad News in Earnings Reports 22:25 Tools and Resources for Earnings Calls Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Squeeze the most out of your Summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUID-IV DOT COM and get 20% off your first order with code INVESTING at checkout. Leesa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses tailored to how you sleep – without the luxury price tag. Go to Leesa.com , promo code INVESTING for 25% off mattresses PLUS an extra $50 off. Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices