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Earnings Quality

Earnings quality refers to how sustainable, reliable, and repeatable a company’s profits are. High-quality earnings come from core operations rather than one-time gains, accounting adjustments, or aggressive assumptions. Analysts assess earnings quality to judge whether reported profits truly reflect underlying business performance and long-term financial health.

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