The SEC is considering a proposal to let public companies report financial results only twice a year instead of four times. The Motley Fool argues this would harm investors by reducing transparency and making surprises larger when information finally arrives, and is urging shareholders to tell the SEC they value quarterly updates.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposal that would allow public companies to reduce regular reporting from four times a year to two. The Motley Fool and its listeners are writing to the SEC to oppose the change, arguing that transparency matters.
Why it matters
The body explains that less transparency does not reduce uncertainty — it increases it. When information finally arrives after longer gaps, surprises tend to be bigger. For owners of public companies, reduced official updates mean less regular communication about products launched, customers won, and strategy changes happening every day.
What to watch
The SEC is considering this proposal in late June and early July 2026. The Motley Fool is encouraging investors to contact the SEC directly to express their preference for quarterly updates.
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