Guidance

What Does Guidance Mean?
Information that a company provides as an indication or estimate of its future earnings. Also known as "earnings guidance."

Investopedia explains Guidance
Guidance reports estimating a company's future earnings have some influence over analyst stock ratings and investor decisions to buy, hold, or sell the security.

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