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list_recent_filings

Lists a company's most recent supported filing form: annual 10-K, quarterly 10-Q, or current-report 8-K. Each result provides identifiers used by downstream filing tools.

Researchers who need the latest filing references before extracting or comparing specific sections.

What it does

List the N most recent filings of a given form type (e.g. 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) for a US-listed company, with accession numbers needed for get_filing_section.

Filing form, filing dates and accession numbers, primary-document names, and SEC filing references where available.

Who it helps

Researchers who need the latest filing references before extracting or comparing specific sections.

Inputs

Input names and constraints below come from the registered MCP tool schema.

InputWhat it controls
ticker requiredZodString
formType requiredZodDefault Default: 10-K.
limit requiredZodDefault Default: 4.

Example request

Find Apple's three most recent 10-K filings so I can compare Item 1A.

{
  "ticker": "AAPL",
  "formType": "10-K",
  "limit": 3
}

What to expect

Filing form, filing dates and accession numbers, primary-document names, and SEC filing references where available.

Important limits

The result is limited to the requested form and count. Use the SEC filing itself to confirm exhibits, amendments, and the section you need.

Data sources and verification

EdgarStack uses SEC EDGAR filings and, for applicable tools, SEC XBRL company-facts data. Coverage depends on the issuer, filing, taxonomy tags, and tool inputs. Follow the source filing references and verify material facts against the official filing.

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