Management's forward-looking projections for revenue, earnings, or other metrics.
Typically given quarterly. "Raising guidance" is bullish; "cutting guidance" is bearish. Some companies have stopped giving formal guidance to focus on long-term thinking. Analyst estimates anchor on guidance, so changes drive earnings revisions.
Management's forward-looking projections for revenue, earnings, or other metrics. Typically given quarterly. "Raising guidance" is bullish; "cutting guidance" is bearish. Some companies have stopped giving formal guidance to focus on long-term thinking. Analyst estimates anchor on guidance, so changes drive earnings revisions.
In corporate actions, Guidance is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Typically given quarterly. "Raising guidance" is bullish; "cutting guidance" is bearish.
Chewy beat Q1 estimates but cut full-year guidance citing weakening consumer discretionary environment in 2026
Jun 14, 2026
Adobe earnings beat consensus estimates and management raised full-year 2026 guidance showing AI product momentum
Jun 14, 2026
Cracker Barrel (CBRL) surged after Q3 earnings beat and positive full-year guidance validated its operational turnaround.
Jun 11, 2026
Ciena's stock fell approximately 7% after SemiAnalysis published a critical report despite the networking specialist having recently raised its annual guidance.
Jun 11, 2026
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