Earnings releases, calls & guidance · Core

Revenue guidance

Also called: sales guidance

ELI5

Management's forecast or range for future revenue.

Used in conversation

“Can we reconcile revenue guidance to the reported numbers?”

Pitch context

You will see “Revenue guidance” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches earnings releases, calls & guidance.

Why it matters: In earnings releases, calls & guidance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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