earnings guidance

Reg FD: Preventing Infractions
Risk Management

Reg FD: Preventing Infractions

The AT&T case is a good reminder that there are risks associated with selective disclosure of material information.
By Moira Conlon | April 26, 2021
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Why Earnings Guidance Matters
Investor Relations

Why Earnings Guidance Matters

Giving guidance may be tedious, but it ultimately makes markets more efficient.
By Vincent Ryan | June 16, 2020
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Pure Storage Shares Dive on Weak Guidance
Financial Performance

Pure Storage Shares Dive on Weak Guidance

Like other tech infrastructure suppliers, Pure is "seeing signs of a more challenging global business environment."
By Matthew Heller | November 22, 2019
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J.C. Penney Reports Sizable Net Loss, Slashes Guidance
Turnarounds

J.C. Penney Reports Sizable Net Loss, Slashes Guidance

J.C. Penney has moved from "buying to store capacity" to "buying and chasing" into demonstrated sales trends, says CFO Jeffrey Davis.
By William Sprouse | August 16, 2018
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Scotts Miracle-Gro Cuts Outlook
Supply Chain

Scotts Miracle-Gro Cuts Outlook

The lawn and garden company trims its 2017 profit and sales guidance due to poor sales performance at mass retailers.
By William Sprouse | June 13, 2017
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SunPower Takes Heat for Surprise Loss Outlook
Strategy

SunPower Takes Heat for Surprise Loss Outlook

The solar panel company's stock fell 30% after it radically revised its guidance, forecasting a loss of up to $175 million this year.
By Matthew Heller | August 11, 2016
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Monsanto Lowers 2016 EPS Guidance
Regulation

Monsanto Lowers 2016 EPS Guidance

Lower prices, currency volatility, and regulatory delays are all playing a role in the weaker earnings forecast.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 3, 2016
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Ryder Reduces Earnings Outlook for 2015
Supply Chain

Ryder Reduces Earnings Outlook for 2015

The company's move reflects an elevated level of out-of-service fleet vehicles and lower-than-expected sales of used power vehicles.
By Matthew Heller | October 12, 2015
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Dole Buyout Case Attracts Scrutiny of Financial Projections
Risk & Compliance

Dole Buyout Case Attracts Scrutiny of Financial Projections

Other lawyers will assuredly try to mimic the Dole plaintiffs' claims in future lawsuits challenging merger and acquisition transactions.
By Gardner Davis | September 17, 2015
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Guiding Principles
Profiles

Guiding Principles

Some assumptions may be leading you in the wrong direction.
By Edward Teach | November 15, 2012
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Letting Go of Guidance
Strategy

Letting Go of Guidance

Is providing quarterly earnings guidance worth the effort? Many companies say no.
By Russ Banham | November 15, 2012
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