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Guidance

Management's forecast for future revenue and earnings.

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Definition

Companies often give a range for the next quarter or year. Because stock prices look ahead, guidance can matter more than the quarter just reported. Guidance above analysts' estimates tends to lift expectations; below, to cut them.

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Guidance is management's opinion and some companies guide conservatively on purpose.

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