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Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Axcelis Technologies gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +4.2% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $275M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $230M (Aug 6, 2026) | $238M | above the range | +3.4% |
| Q2 2026 | $205M (May 7, 2026) | $215M | above the range | +5.0% |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $1.15 (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.76 (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.57 (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $1.50 (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $1.11 (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.90 (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Axcelis Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $238M (+11% year over year), operating margin 11.5%, net earnings $37.8M, operating cash flow $40.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Axcelis Technologies beat its guidance?
Axcelis Technologies gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +4.2% against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.