Briefing – Earnings in 2026: Keeping your story consistent under market scrutiny
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8.00 am PT / 11.00 am ET / 4.00 pm BST / 5.00 pm CET
DURATION
45 minutes
About the event
With investors and analysts consulting an increasing volume of data sources to inform their investment decisions – as well as using AI to enhance their processes – IR teams are under more scrutiny than ever. As a result, they must ensure that their messaging is consistent and aligned with the rest of the market. But with the IR function under pressure to also deliver strategic impact, how can teams make the most of their time in a busy earnings season?
In this IR Impact briefing, hosted in partnership with AlphaSense, capital markets experts will discuss how to make sure your earnings process is set up for success in 2026 by giving you the tools required to align your messaging with investor expectations.
In this briefing, you will learn:
- How to update your earnings process for 2026 to ensure your messaging is consistent
- Leading best practices for integrating AI into your preparations
- Why you need to ensure your disclosures are optimized for being read by investor and analyst AI tools
- Best practices for ensuring your disclosures are aligned with your peer group – and competitors.
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Short, sharp and packed with expert insight, this briefing will get you up to speed on these critical issues in just 45 minutes. Sign up to view this essential briefing and be informed of future briefings produced by IR Impact.
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