When does a quarter start & end?

The second is April through June, the third is July through September, and the fourth is October through December. Fiscal quarters can be either 13 or 14 weeks long and their start and end dates vary from year to year. When a company reports its financial results for each quarter, it’s important to note whether the quarters are sequential or not.

When do fiscal quarters start & end?

Calendar quarters correspond to the standard calendar year. This means that the first quarter always begins with January 1st and the fourth quarter ends with December 31st. Fiscal quarters coincide with a company's fiscal year – and they don't always align with a calendar year. When Are Fiscal Quarter Dates?

When does a company report a quarter?

As companies report every quarter, if you receive a statement from July 1 to Sept. 30, this would indicate how the company performed financially in the third quarter. Q4: The last quarter of the year is the fourth quarter or Q4. This quarter takes place in October, November and December.