Colin Fairchild
Colin Fairchild writes for Tenk Digest and other Independent Journal publications, covering earnings and corporate announcements and M&A, activist stakes and investment banks. Reporting under this byline is prepared by the Independent Journal editorial desk from primary sources, with AI assistance, and reviewed under our editorial policy.
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Form 10-K vs. 10-Q Explained: Differences and Where to Look
Form 10-K vs. 10-Q explained: how the annual and quarterly reports differ in audit status, content, filing timing and which sections to read first on EDGAR.
EPS and Revenue Beats and Misses Explained
What an earnings beat or miss means: how consensus estimates are formed, how EPS and revenue are compared, why surprises happen, and what the label leaves out.
Alliance Entertainment Earnings Report: Vinyl Lifts Fiscal 2026
Alliance Entertainment's 10-K shows fiscal 2026 net revenue up 8% to $1.149 billion on vinyl, CD and movie sales, while net income fell to $13.1 million.
Oracle Earnings Report: Cloud Infrastructure Revenue Up 121%
Oracle's Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings report showed revenue of $19.3 billion, up 30%, cloud infrastructure up 121% and RPO of $664 billion. Key figures from Sept 10.
How to Read an Earnings Release: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to read an earnings release in order: the headline, income statement, non-GAAP reconciliations, guidance and footnotes, plus how to check the filing.
Jack Henry Earnings Report: Fiscal 2026 Net Income Up 10%
Jack Henry's annual report shows fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.54 billion, net income of $503 million and $6.98 in diluted EPS, with $448 million spent on buybacks.
Ciena Quarterly Results: Revenue Up 40% on AI Connectivity Demand
Ciena's fiscal Q2 2026 quarterly results showed $1.57 billion in revenue, up 40%, with adjusted EPS of $1.64 and full-year revenue guidance of $6.3 billion.