Preliminary Results

Preliminary results mean early financial results released before final numbers are completed. In simple terms, preliminary results are early estimates of company performance. Preliminary results are important because they can give investors an early signal before the full earnings report. Companies may release them when results are significantly different from expectations or when they want to update the market. For example, a company may announce preliminary revenue before the official earnings date if sales were much stronger than expected. Preliminary results are not always final. They can change when accounting is completed and final financial statements are prepared.