earnings

Analyze quarterly earnings reports against consensus and track estimate revisions.

2|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack --skill earnings-tmcga
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Skill: earnings
Source: https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack/tree/main/skills/earnings
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack --skill earnings-tmcga

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Earnings events are a major recurring catalyst for public equities. This skill provides previews that identify where consensus is vulnerable, analyzes results against expectations, tracks estimate revisions, and assesses guidance to reshape the forward narrative.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build earnings previews (consensus expectations, key metrics to watch, whisper estimates)
  • Analyze reported results vs consensus (beat/miss on revenue, EPS, and key KPIs)
  • Track estimate revisions and their direction/magnitude over time
  • Analyze earnings quality and management commentary for forward-looking signals
  • Compare results to the earnings model and identify needed revisions
  • Build historical beat/miss patterns for context

Quick Start

Invoke earnings analysis on a selected ticker to generate a quarterly earnings preview

Frequently Asked Questions about earnings

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze earnings reports to forecast stock moves?▼

To analyze earnings reports and forecast stock moves, compare reported revenue and EPS against consensus estimates, track estimate revisions, and evaluate management guidance to identify vulnerable expectations and anticipate post-announcement price reactions.

What is earnings quality assessment and how does it work?▼

Earnings quality assessment evaluates reported financial results against consensus expectations and management commentary to identify forward-looking signals. It involves analyzing revenue and EPS beats or misses to determine the sustainability of a company's financial performance.

How do I build an earnings preview for a public equity?▼

Build an earnings preview by gathering consensus expectations, identifying key metrics to watch, tracking whisper estimates, and reviewing historical beat or miss patterns to pinpoint where consensus is vulnerable before the quarterly announcement.

Can I track consensus estimate revisions over time for a specific stock?▼

Yes, you can track consensus estimate revisions over time by monitoring the direction and magnitude of changes to revenue and EPS forecasts. This revision tracking helps identify shifts in market sentiment leading up to earnings events.

What is the best way to evaluate management guidance after an earnings call?▼

Evaluate management guidance by comparing forward-looking commentary and updated price targets against previous estimates. This guidance analysis reshapes the forward narrative and helps identify necessary revisions to standard financial models.

Why do stock prices react differently to earnings beats and misses?▼

Stock prices react differently to earnings beats and misses because markets price in consensus expectations before the event. The actual post-announcement price move depends on the magnitude of the beat or miss, earnings quality, and changes to forward guidance.