Most US companies seen sticking with quarterly reporting

U.S. quarterly earnings reporting may become optional, but most companies are unlikely to adopt the lighter regime because it could hurt valuations and investor confidence. The article frames the shift as a potential regulatory change rather than an immediate earnings event, with limited near-term market impact. The main concern is reduced transparency for market participants if firms choose less frequent reporting.

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U.S. quarterly earnings reporting may become optional, but most companies are unlikely to adopt the lighter regime because it could hurt valuations and investor confidence. The article frames the shift as a potential regulatory change rather than an immediate earnings event, with limited near-term market impact. The main concern is reduced transparency for market participants if firms choose less frequent reporting.