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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 9 MIN

How Earnings Quality Is Getting Harder to Trust

from The Quarterly Review with Fexingo: Earnings, Reporting, and Performance Analysis for Businesses · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna dig into a quiet shift in earnings season: reported profits look solid, but the quality behind them is getting murkier. With the S&P 500 near 7,700 and real GDP growth easing to 1.5 percent, they explore how one-off gains, pension tweaks, and stock-based compensation are inflating headline numbers. They break down why investors should read the cash flow statement before celebrating a beat, and how Buffett's Berkshire, with shares barely moving, offers a case study in what 'quality' really means. A practical episode for anyone trying to see through the noise of corporate reporting. #EarningsQuality #FinancialReporting #CashFlow #S&P500 #BerkshireHathaway #WarrenBuffett #GDP #Accounting #StockBasedCompensation #OneOffGains #PensionAdjustments #CorporateProfits #Investing #EarningsSeason #Business #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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