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Q3

By F. John Reh, About.com

Definition: Q3 is a shorthand expression for the third quarter of a company's fiscal year. For a fiscal year that starts in January, Q3 is July through September. The US Government's fiscal year starts in October, so Q3 there refers to April through June.
Also Known As: Third Quarter
Examples: Our Q3 target is to reduce returns by 4 percent.
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