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Earnings call and financial sentiment classification models available in the Models Service. See the Models Service overview for API usage.


Financial Phrase Bank

Financial Sentiment Classifier

Financial Phrase Sentiment

fpb_sentiment_label
FREESequence Classification

Classifies the sentiment of financial sentences as positive, neutral, or negative from an investor perspective.

Labels
LabelDescription
PositiveThe text conveys favorable financial developments-growth, profit, or a positive outlook.
NegativeThe text conveys unfavorable financial developments-loss, decline, or a negative outlook.
NeutralThe text is factual or balanced with no clear positive or negative financial signal.
Examples
Positive

"The company reported strong earnings growth and improved profit margins."

Neutral

"The company released its quarterly report on Tuesday."

Negative

"The company warned of declining revenues due to weaker market demand."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "fpb_sentiment_label", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Transcripts

Earnings Call Claim Projection Classifier

Outlook vs. Reported Numbers Discussion

ec_claim_projection_classification
FREESequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses guidance or a forecast versus citing completed or audited-style results.

Labels
LabelDescription
IN_CLAIMForward-looking guidance, target, or projection-not purely historical reporting.
OUT_OF_CLAIMStatement about realized results or established facts rather than a live forecast.
Examples
IN_CLAIM

"Management reaffirmed their full-year guidance of 15% revenue growth."

OUT_OF_CLAIM

"Global semiconductor demand declined last quarter due to weaker consumer electronics sales worldwide."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_claim_projection_classification", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Competition Relevancy Classifier

Competitors and Market Position Discussion

ec_competition_relevancy
PROSequence Classification

Highlights rivalry, market share, and how the company stacks up against peers.

Labels
LabelDescription
IRRELEVANTThe text does not focus on competitive dynamics.
RELEVANTThe text discusses competition, peers, or market share.
Examples
RELEVANT

"We continue to see aggressive pricing from our main competitor in the enterprise segment."

IRRELEVANT

"Our board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_competition_relevancy", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Cost of Capital Relevancy Classifier

Funding Costs and Cost of Capital Discussion

ec_cost_of_capital_relevancy
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses how expensive it is for the company to fund itself-debt, equity, and hurdle rates.

Labels
LabelDescription
IRRELEVANTThe text does not focus on funding costs or cost of capital.
RELEVANTThe text discusses cost of capital, funding costs, or financing terms.
Examples
RELEVANT

"Rising interest rates have increased our weighted average cost of capital by 50 basis points."

IRRELEVANT

"We opened three new retail locations in the Southeast region."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_cost_of_capital_relevancy", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Cyber Risk Relevancy Classifier

Cybersecurity Risk Discussion

ec_cyber_risk_relevancy
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses cyber threats, breaches, data security, or related risk.

Labels
LabelDescription
IRRELEVANTThe text does not focus on cybersecurity or data security.
RELEVANTThe text discusses cybersecurity, data protection, or cyber risk to the business.
Examples
RELEVANT

"Management discussed increased investment in cybersecurity following a recent ransomware attack targeting the company's IT systems."

IRRELEVANT

"The board approved a dividend increase of two cents per share."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_cyber_risk_relevancy", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Forward Looking Classifier

Future Outlook vs. Past or Present Facts Discussion

ec_forward_looking_classification
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether management is talking about what is ahead or about what already happened or is already known.

Labels
LabelDescription
FORWARD_LOOKINGFocuses on the future-guidance, expectations, or plans.
NOT_FORWARD_LOOKINGFocuses on history, current facts, or non-forward-looking detail.
Examples
FORWARD_LOOKING

"Our guidance suggests a 5% increase in capital expenditure for Q4."

NOT_FORWARD_LOOKING

"In the third quarter, we successfully integrated the acquired assets."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_forward_looking_classification", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Geopolitical Risk Relevancy Classifier

Geopolitics and Cross-Border Risk Discussion

ec_geopolitical_risk_relevancy
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses political tensions, conflicts, sanctions, or country risk that matter for operations.

Labels
LabelDescription
IRRELEVANTThe text does not focus on geopolitics.
RELEVANTThe text discusses geopolitical events, regions, or cross-border political risk.
Examples
RELEVANT

"Rising trade tensions in the region could impact our manufacturing costs."

IRRELEVANT

"Our R&D team has filed three new patents for battery efficiency."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_geopolitical_risk_relevancy", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Growth Classifier

Growth vs. Contraction Talk Discussion

ec_growth_classification
FREESequence Classification

Separates discussion of expansion and tailwinds from slowdowns and headwinds-or topics that are not about growth at all.

Labels
LabelDescription
POSITIVE_GROWTHDiscusses growth, expansion, or improving trajectory for the business or sector.
NEGATIVE_GROWTHDiscusses decline, contraction, or obstacles to growth.
NO_GROWTH_RELATED_DISCUSSIONNot really about growth or shrinkage of the business or market.
Examples
POSITIVE_GROWTH

"We expect double-digit revenue expansion driven by our cloud segment next year."

NEGATIVE_GROWTH

"Macro headwinds have led to a contraction in our hardware sales volumes."

NO_GROWTH_RELATED_DISCUSSION

"There is no positive or negative outcome for us yet with regard to labour."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_growth_classification", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Labor Market Relevancy Classifier

Workforce and Hiring Discussion

ec_labor_market_relevancy
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses hiring, layoffs, wages, or labor availability as they affect the company.

Labels
LabelDescription
IRRELEVANTThe text does not focus on labor or the workforce.
RELEVANTThe text discusses employees, hiring, layoffs, wages, or labor conditions.
Examples
RELEVANT

"We've seen wage inflation of 8% in our manufacturing workforce this quarter."

IRRELEVANT

"Our new mobile app reached 10 million downloads last month."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_labor_market_relevancy", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Material Impact Classifier

Material Impact Classification for Investors

ec_material_impact_classification
FREESequence Classification

Indicates whether a passage signals material positive impact, material negative impact, or no material impact-i.e. whether developments appear economically meaningful for shareholders.

Labels
LabelDescription
POSITIVE_IMPACTMaterial positive impact: commentary or facts that suggest a meaningful favorable effect on the business or investment case.
NEGATIVE_IMPACTMaterial negative impact: commentary or facts that suggest a meaningful adverse effect on the business or investment case.
NO_IMPACTNo material impact implied: balanced, routine, or factual wording without a clear economically meaningful upside or downside signal.
Examples
POSITIVE_IMPACT

"The new tax legislation will significantly improve our after-tax cash flow."

NEGATIVE_IMPACT

"Supply chain disruptions had a material adverse effect on our quarterly margins."

NO_IMPACT

"The minor rebranding of our logo will not affect our financial guidance."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_material_impact_classification", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Price Relevancy Classifier

Prices, Costs, and Margins Discussion

ec_price_relevancy
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses input costs, selling prices, revenue, margins, or similar pricing economics.

Labels
LabelDescription
IRRELEVANTThe text does not focus on pricing or cost economics.
RELEVANTThe text discusses prices, costs, margins, or related economics.
Examples
RELEVANT

"We implemented a 7% price increase across our product portfolio in January."

IRRELEVANT

"Our sustainability initiatives reduced carbon emissions by 20%."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_price_relevancy", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Regulatory Risk Relevancy Classifier

Regulation and Legal Risk Discussion

ec_regulatory_risk_relevancy
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses rules, compliance, regulators, or litigation that could affect the business.

Labels
LabelDescription
IRRELEVANTThe text does not focus on regulatory or legal matters.
RELEVANTThe text discusses regulation, compliance, policy, or legal proceedings.
Examples
RELEVANT

"Pending FDA approval could delay our product launch by six months."

IRRELEVANT

"We completed the migration of our data centers to the cloud."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_regulatory_risk_relevancy", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call ESG Relevancy & Positive Signal Classifier

ESG Tone Discussion

ec_esg_alpha_sentiment
PROSequence Classification

Classify whether ESG-related content sounds positive, negative, neutral-or whether the sentence is not really about ESG.

Labels
LabelDescription
ESG_POSITIVEESG angle reads clearly favorable for the company or stakeholders.
NOT_ESG_RELATEDNot mainly about environmental, social, or governance topics.
Examples
ESG_POSITIVE

"Our renewable energy investments are generating both environmental benefits and cost savings."

ESG_NEGATIVE

"We are facing regulatory scrutiny over our carbon emissions disclosures, which could result in significant fines."

ESG_NEUTRAL

"We published our annual sustainability report in line with GRI standards this quarter."

NOT_ESG_RELATED

"Revenue from our subscription business grew 25% year-over-year."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_esg_alpha_sentiment", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Uncertainty Clarity Classifier

Clarity and Confidence of Wording Classification

ec_uncertainty_complexity_classification
PROSequence Classification

Captures whether management sounds hedgy, uses heavy jargon, speaks plainly with conviction-or is just boilerplate.

Labels
LabelDescription
HIGH_UNCERTAINTYHeavy hedging or non-committal language about outcomes.
CLEAR_AND_CERTAINDirect, simple language that sounds confident.
NOT_RELEVANTRoutine or procedural text without real business substance for this lens.
Examples
HIGH_UNCERTAINTY

"Given the volatile macro environment, we're unable to provide full-year guidance at this time."

HIGH_COMPLEXITY

"The multi-jurisdictional regulatory arbitrage across our vertically integrated enterprise necessitates a holistic synergistic realignment of our cross-functional value-chain imperatives."

CLEAR_AND_CERTAIN

"We're confident in achieving our stated margin expansion targets this year."

NOT_RELEVANT

"The company held its annual shareholder meeting on March 15."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_uncertainty_complexity_classification", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call M&A Strategy Classifier

M&A and Deals Discussion

ec_merger_acquisition_intent
PROSequence Classification

Categorizes talk about buying companies, selling businesses, or life after a deal-versus no deal-related content.

Labels
LabelDescription
ACQUISITION_INTENTBuying companies, scouting targets, or growing through acquisitions.
DIVESTITURE_INTENTSelling businesses, spin-offs, or exiting assets.
POST_MERGER_INTEGRATIONAfter the deal-integration, synergies, combining teams, or post-close execution.
NO_MA_DISCUSSIONNo meaningful M&A, divestiture, or integration topic in this sentence.
Examples
ACQUISITION_INTENT

"We're actively evaluating strategic acquisition targets in the fintech space."

DIVESTITURE_INTENT

"We plan to divest our non-core logistics business by the end of this fiscal year."

POST_MERGER_INTEGRATION

"We've achieved $200 million in synergies from the Acme acquisition ahead of schedule."

NO_MA_DISCUSSION

"Our employee retention rate improved to 92% this year."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_merger_acquisition_intent", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Capital Allocation Classifier

How Cash is Used Classification

ec_capital_allocation_priority
PROSequence Classification

Shows whether a text discusses how the company intends to use its cash-dividends, debt, or reinvestment.

Labels
LabelDescription
SHAREHOLDER_RETURNSCash returned via dividends, buybacks, or similar programs.
DEBT_REPAYMENTCash used to reduce debt or strengthen the balance sheet.
REINVESTMENT_CAPEXCash earmarked for capex, R&D, or organic growth projects.
NOT_ALLOCATION_RELATEDDoes not clearly state a priority for how cash will be used.
Examples
SHAREHOLDER_RETURNS

"We plan to return $2 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends this year."

DEBT_REPAYMENT

"Our primary focus is reducing leverage to investment-grade levels over the next 18 months."

REINVESTMENT_CAPEX

"We're allocating $500 million to expand our semiconductor fabrication capacity."

NOT_ALLOCATION_RELATED

"Customer satisfaction scores improved by 12 points year-over-year."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_capital_allocation_priority", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Macro Sensitivity Classifier

Classification of Macro Factor Matters Discussion

ec_macro_economic_sensitivity
PROSequence Classification

Classify whether the sentence ties results or outlook to inflation, interest rates, currencies-or none of these.

Labels
LabelDescription
INFLATIONARY_PRESSURELinks the story to economy-wide inflation or deflation, not just one product's price.
INTEREST_RATE_SENSITIVITYLinks the story to interest rates or central-bank policy (not currency moves alone).
CURRENCY_FX_IMPACTLinks the story to exchange rates or currency moves.
NO_MACRO_MENTIONNo clear macro driver-mostly company-specific or operational.
Examples
INFLATIONARY_PRESSURE

"Prices are increasing and there are early signs of inflation."

INTEREST_RATE_SENSITIVITY

"Higher rates have significantly impacted demand for our mortgage products."

CURRENCY_FX_IMPACT

"The strong dollar reduced our international revenue by $50 million this quarter."

NO_MACRO_MENTION

"We launched our new mobile banking app with biometric authentication."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_macro_economic_sensitivity", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Product Pipeline Classifier

New Products and R&D Progress Discussion

ec_product_innovation_pipeline
PROSequence Classification

Separates launch announcements and R&D updates from unrelated product discussion.

Labels
LabelDescription
NEW_LAUNCHHighlights a new product or service going to market.
RD_PROGRESSUpdate on research, development stages, or the innovation pipeline.
NOT_PRODUCT_RELATEDNot mainly about launches, R&D milestones, or product roadmap.
Examples
NEW_LAUNCH

"We're launching our next-generation electric vehicle platform in Q3."

RD_PROGRESS

"Our Phase 3 clinical trials are progressing well with promising efficacy data."

NOT_PRODUCT_RELATED

"The company reported strong revenue growth during the quarter driven by improved operational efficiency."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_product_innovation_pipeline", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Q&A Deception & Evasion Classifier

Straight Answer vs. Sidestep Discussion

ec_qa_deception_evasion_detection
PROSequence Classification

For each analyst question and management reply, indicates whether management answered directly or seemed to dodge or hedge.

Labels
LabelDescription
EVASIVE_RESPONSEThe answer feels evasive-vague, off-topic, or avoiding a clear commitment when specifics were asked for.
DIRECT_RESPONSEThe answer directly addresses the question with specifics or a clear management position.
Examples
EVASIVE_RESPONSE

"QUESTION: Can you give us a specific revenue target for Q3? ANSWER: We remain focused on executing our long-term strategy and are confident in the direction of the business as we navigate the current environment."

DIRECT_RESPONSE

"QUESTION: What is your expected gross margin for next quarter? ANSWER: We expect gross margin to be in the range of 58% to 60%, driven by lower input costs and improved manufacturing efficiency."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_qa_deception_evasion_detection", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

Earnings Call Q&A Analyst vs. Management Tone Classifier

Analyst vs. Management Tone Discussion

ec_qa_manager_analyst_divergence
PROSequence Classification

Compares how the analyst's question and management's answer line up-purely factual, aligned in mood, or pulling in different directions.

Labels
LabelDescription
FACTUAL_EXCHANGEMostly mechanics, numbers, or definitions-little debate over outlook or sentiment.
STANCE_DIVERGENCEQuestion and answer take clearly different tones on risk, optimism, or outlook.
TONE_CONVERGENCEQuestion and answer share a similar stance-both upbeat, both cautious, or both neutral.
Examples
FACTUAL_EXCHANGE

"QUESTION: Can you clarify how you're accounting for the deferred revenue from the enterprise contracts? ANSWER: Sure-those are being recognised ratably over the contract term, typically 24 to 36 months, in line with our standard revenue recognition policy."

STANCE_DIVERGENCE

"QUESTION: Your margins have declined for three consecutive quarters and costs are rising sharply-why should investors believe this isn't the start of a longer-term profitability issue? ANSWER: We completely disagree with that characterization-this is a short-term investment phase, and we are extremely confident margins will expand meaningfully over the next two quarters."

TONE_CONVERGENCE

"QUESTION: The new product cycle looks like a meaningful tailwind—how are customers responding so far?; ANSWER: Early feedback has been very positive; pipeline activity is ahead of plan and we're optimistic about adoption through 2026."

Usage
curl -X POST \
-H "x-api-key: $ZQ_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model_id": "ec_qa_manager_analyst_divergence", "instances": [{"text": "Your text here"}]}' \
$ZQ_BASE_URL/v1/models/infer

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