SEC weighs biannual earnings reporting option

The U.S. SEC is preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reporting optional and give companies the option to share results twice a year, effectively moving to a biannual reporting cycle. The proposal could be published next month, with a public comment period (typically at least 30 days) before a vote. Regulators say the change would make quarterly reporting optional rather than eliminating it entirely, a move that aligns with ongoing political pressure while raising questions about transparency and market volatility.