What Is a Fiscal Quarter?

[ankita]

I often see companies reporting their earnings by “fiscal quarter,” but I’m not completely sure what that means. How is a fiscal quarter different from a regular calendar quarter? Also, do all companies follow the same quarterly schedule, or can it vary depending on their fiscal year?

 

[Sophie]

A fiscal quarter is a period of three months in a financial year of a company to report and analyze financial performance. In a year, there are normally four fiscal quarters.

 

[Jarwish]

A fiscal quarter is a three-month period within a company’s financial year used for reporting and analysis. There are four fiscal quarters annually (Q1–Q4). Businesses use them to track performance, file earnings reports, and compare results over time for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.