Guidance
A company’s own forecast for future results.
Also known as: forward guidance, guided
In detail
Guidance is management’s forecast for metrics such as revenue or earnings in upcoming periods. Raised, cut, or reaffirmed guidance often moves the stock more than the reported quarter.
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