Global Earnings Calendar 2026: US, India, UK Dates
Earnings season hits four times a year, and the stocks that move indices report in a predictable order. Here is the 2026 reporting rhythm across US, Indian and UK markets, and how to track every print that matters to you.
Note: Windows below are seasonal patterns, not exact dates. Each company confirms its own reporting date through its investor-relations page. This article is information, not investment advice.
The 2026 reporting windows
The US reports on the calendar quarter. India reports on the April-to-March fiscal year, so Indian quarters are labelled FY. The two line up closely in time, which is why a single earnings season often moves both Nifty and the S&P 500.
| Quarter | US | India | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 / Q3 FY26 | Mid-Jan - Feb | Jan - early Feb | Feb - Mar |
| Q1 2026 / Q4 FY26 | Mid-Apr - May | Apr - May | Apr - May |
| Q2 2026 / Q1 FY27 | Mid-Jul - Aug | Jul - Aug | Jul - Aug |
| Q3 2026 / Q2 FY27 | Mid-Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov |
The order results land in
- US. Big banks open the season around the middle of the month. Megacap tech, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, clusters in the final two weeks and sets the tone for indices.
- India. IT majors such as TCS and Infosys usually report first, in the second week. Private banks follow, then Reliance and the broader large-cap field through the month.
- UK. Many FTSE names report half-yearly rather than quarterly, so UK results are spread more thinly across the window than US or Indian prints.
Why the calendar is worth tracking
An earnings surprise is the single biggest driver of short-term price movement. A beat or miss, combined with forward guidance, can gap a stock sharply, often in after-hours trade before most retail investors are even watching. Knowing the window, and getting an alert the moment a name on your watchlist reports, is the difference between acting on the news and reading about the move the next morning.
Frequently asked questions
When is earnings season?
Earnings season runs four times a year. In the US it starts mid-month after each quarter ends, led by the big banks, with megacap tech reporting in the final week or two. Indian companies follow a similar rhythm, with IT majors usually reporting first.
Which companies report first?
In the US, large banks such as JPMorgan open the season. In India, IT majors like TCS and Infosys typically report in the second week, ahead of banks and Reliance.
Why do earnings dates matter so much?
An earnings surprise is the single biggest driver of short-term price moves. A beat or miss, plus forward guidance, can gap a stock 5 to 20 percent in a single session, often after hours.
How do I track earnings across multiple markets?
Set a watchlist of the names you own across exchanges and get an alert when each one reports, rather than checking calendars manually. That is the gap real-time alerts are built to close.
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- How to Read an Earnings Call Transcript
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