A fiscal (or financial) quarter is a three-month period within a company’s fiscal year. It is a set period of time (3 months) designed for regular financial reporting and paying dividends. These shorthand abbreviations define the four fiscal quarters: Q1: the first quarter; Q2: the second quarter; Q3: the third quarter; Q4: the fourth quarter More @Wikipedia
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