Q2

Units & Measurements abbreviation · Time

Q2
Stands forSecond quarter
CategoriesUnits & Measurements

Q2 stands for Second quarter, a time abbreviation also used in business.

April through June in a calendar year, ending at the midpoint of the year. For calendar-year businesses Q2 closes the first half (H1), and results are announced in July and August.

Example: Q2 deliveries beat estimates despite supply-chain delays in April.

Usage notes

The US federal government's Q2 is January to March. Several US tax deadlines fall in Q2, including the April 15 individual income tax deadline and the June 15 estimated payment. In statistics, Q2 is also the second quartile, which equals the median.

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