How to listen to conf calls?

Hi, very dumb question here!

What's the ideal order when ramping up on a new name? 

Let's say the name is listed since 2019, should I start by listening the 2019 earnings call toward 2023 conf calls, or the opposite?


Thx much 

 

All the comments make sense. 

I'm in a MMHF team so we are pretty much focused on the short term. 

I see benefits to both methods, that's why I'm asking. 

A) From older to newer allow me to detect potential changes in management narratives, base algorithm of the business and key events (M&A, Capital increase, management changes...).

B) From the newer to older allow me to directly identify the key debates/challenges and understand the momentum of the fundamentals. 

 

I start with the most recent transcript available and decide when / where to go backwards as needed. The most recent call is usually the freshest in terms of current setup - what analysts care about, what the company wants to discuss, etc. Listening or reading every call sounds like a monumental waste of time and is generally indicative of just lacking context / knowing what to look for. 

 

I'm glad to hear that! 

I thought it was a sign of laziness for my side to skip the very old conf calls. 

I'm just a bit worried about missing the big picture of the companies of my coverage over time. For example, if I focus too much on the short term story, I won't be able to have an interesting conversation with another investor on the stock.

 

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