Financial Lexicon
Analyse & Kontext

Analyse & Kontext

Explanations of important financial terms and metrics related to quarterly earnings, company reports and stock market analysis.

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Definition: More important than Net Income?

Cash is King! Free Cash Flow shows true financial power. How to calculate it and why it is crucial for dividends.

Guidance Definition: What does Outlook mean in Stocks?

Guidance often moves stock prices more than current numbers. What does 'guidance raised' or 'lowered' mean?

Market Consensus: What implies Beat vs. Miss?

Why do stocks fall despite record profits? All about analyst estimates (consensus), whisper numbers, and market reaction.

YoY vs. QoQ Meaning: Comparing Quarterly Earnings Correctly

Year-over-Year (YoY) or Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ)? When to use which comparison for stocks and how to spot seasonality.