An annual report provides a complete overview of a company’s financial health and business activities for the year. It typically includes audited financial statements, management commentary, operational updates, and explanations of key results. The goal is to give shareholders and the public clear, reliable information about how the company is performing.
This report usually describes the company’s business segments, strategy, competitive environment, risks, and future outlook. It also explains important changes that occurred during the year, such as acquisitions, leadership updates, or significant financial events. Many companies also discuss their long-term goals and how they plan to meet them.
Because annual reports follow consistent standards, investors can compare performance across different companies and track progress from one year to the next. They are one of the most detailed and structured sources of corporate information available.
Annual reports help investors evaluate a company’s financial strength, stability, and direction. They support better decision-making by providing verified data and clear explanations of business results.
An annual report includes audited financial statements, management discussion and analysis, business updates, risks, and explanations of key financial and operational results.
A 10-K is a mandatory SEC filing with strict formatting and detailed disclosures. An annual report covers similar information but is designed for shareholders and may include additional company-specific commentary or presentation.
A public company releases its annual report summarizing revenue, expenses, profits, operational milestones, and business challenges for the year. Investors review the document to understand the company’s performance and future plans.
FinFeedAPI’s SEC API provides structured access to annual reports filed as part of a company’s 10-K submission. Developers use this data to analyze financial results, power dashboards, track company fundamentals, and automate research workflows.
