Arch Capital Group showed little relationship between MD&A tone and quarterly net income.
Does not remain notable after adjusting for hundreds of tests. Why?
The analysis measures a same-filing relationship, not a forecast. Limitations
Each dot represents one 10-Q filing. Points farther right have more positive MD&A tone. Points higher on the chart had stronger year-over-year net income growth, after extreme percent changes are capped. Upper-right and lower-left points indicate tone and earnings moving in the same direction. How to read this chart
Tone and earnings moved in the same direction in 2 of 5 comparable quarters.
2 / 5 direction agreement
How is agreement calculated?| Spearman ρ (exact) | -0.011 (p=0.970) |
|---|---|
| Pearson r | 0.043 (p=0.880) |
| 95% CI (Pearson) | [-0.48, 0.54] |
| FDR q | 0.934 |
| Sample size (n) | 15 · More established sample |
| Agreement | 2 / 5 (2 / 5) |
Secondary to net income because revenue concepts are less comparable across some industries.
Revenue comparison is not used for this industry because companies report revenue-like concepts differently.
Why?Annual samples are shorter and are not mixed into the default quarterly board.
Tone shown to three decimals so small nonzero values stay visible.
| Date | Form | Tone | Net income YoY | Revenue YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 10-Q | -0.104 | -14.6% | n/a |
| May 5, 2026 | 10-Q | -0.113 | +82.4% | n/a |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 10-Q | -0.077 | +36.6% | n/a |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 10-Q | -0.057 | -2.5% | n/a |
| May 7, 2025 | 10-Q | -0.030 | -48.8% | n/a |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 10-Q | -0.018 | +36.7% | n/a |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 10-Q | -0.029 | +89.1% | n/a |
| May 9, 2024 | 10-Q | -0.081 | +56.6% | n/a |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 10-Q | -0.037 | +4127.8% | n/a |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 10-Q | -0.016 | +65.9% | n/a |
| May 4, 2023 | 10-Q | -0.001 | +265.2% | n/a |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 10-Q | -0.032 | -95.9% | n/a |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 10-Q | +0.003 | -40.1% | n/a |
| May 4, 2022 | 10-Q | -0.035 | -55.3% | n/a |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 10-Q | +0.006 | +0.2% | n/a |
| Date | Form | Tone | Net income YoY | Revenue YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 10-K | -0.057 | +2.0% | n/a |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 10-K | -0.056 | -2.9% | n/a |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 10-K | -0.035 | +200.8% | n/a |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 10-K | -0.037 | n/a | n/a |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 10-K | -0.045 | n/a | n/a |