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Q2

By F. John Reh, About.com

Definition: Q2 is a shorthand expression for the second quarter of a company's fiscal year. For a fiscal year that starts in January, Q2 is April through June. The US Government's fiscal year starts in October, so Q2 there refers to January through March.
Also Known As: Second Quarter
Examples: Our Q2 target is to grow revenue by 6 percent.
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