How to Set Up (3 Steps)
- •Step 1: Search for any stock with upcoming earnings (e.g., AAPL, MSFT, NVDA) on StockAlert.pro
- •Step 2: Select "Earnings Announcement Alert" and choose days ahead (recommended: 3-5 days for research, 1-2 days for tactical positioning)
- •Step 3: Choose notification method (email, SMS, or both) and save
Done! You'll receive automated alerts before every quarterly earnings report for that stock. The alert includes estimated report date/time, consensus EPS estimate, and link to latest analyst expectations.
Example: NVIDIA (NVDA) Q3 FY2025 Earnings - November 2024
- •Setup: NVIDIA (NVDA) scheduled Q3 earnings for November 20, 2024 (after market close) - high expectations embedded
- •Signal: 5-day alert triggered November 15 - consensus $0.74 EPS (+83% YoY), 40+ analysts, 92% buy ratings
- •Action: Prep time enabled - review estimates, check sentiment, assess technical context, set decision rules in advance
- •Result: NVDA beat expectations with strong guidance, +8% post-earnings gap - prepared investors had limit orders set
- •Key Insight: 5-day prep time transformed reactive scrambling into proactive positioning with pre-set decision rules
Scenario Guide
| Scenario | Alert Timing | Setup Context | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Conviction Hold | 5-7 days | Strong thesis, right-sized position | Hold through, set limit buys for dip |
| Trim Before Risk | 3-5 days | Overweight position (>20% portfolio) | Trim 30-50% before report |
| Buy-the-Dip Setup | 3-5 days | Oversold, low expectations | Prepare capital for overreaction |
| Options Strategy | 5-7 days | IV elevated, large expected move | Analyze IV rank, set volatility trade |
| Exit on Weakness | 1-2 days | Weak fundamentals, thesis broken | Exit before report, avoid holding |
When to Use
- •You want advance notice before high-impact quarterly earnings reports for preparation
- •You need time to review position sizing, analyst expectations, and set decision rules before volatility hits
- •You track multiple stocks and want automated earnings awareness without manual calendar management
When Not to Use
- •You're only holding index funds or ETFs (no individual earnings reports)
- •The stock is a tiny position (<2% portfolio) where earnings won't affect your decisions
- •You already get daily reminders and don't need additional earnings-specific alerts
Conclusion
Earnings announcement alerts transform reactive scrambling into proactive preparation. They ensure you're never caught off-guard by quarterly catalysts, giving you time to review positioning, validate thesis, and set decision rules before volatility hits.