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Chegg (CHGG) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Chegg gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 6, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +5.8% 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 | $38.0M–$40.0M (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $43.0M–$44.0M (Aug 6, 2026) | $46.5M | above the range | +6.8% |
| Q2 2026 | $49.0M–$50.0M (May 6, 2026) | $51.8M | above the range | +4.8% |
Gross margin
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 | 46.0%–48.0% (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 48.0%–49.0% (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | 51.0%–52.0% (May 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
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 | $1.0M (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $1.0M–$2.0M (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $5.0M–$6.0M (May 6, 2026) → lowered $1.0M–$2.0M (Aug 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $5.0M–$6.0M (May 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Chegg, Q3 2026: revenue $46.5M (-40% year over year), operating margin -11.0%, net loss $4.7M, operating cash flow $7.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Chegg beat its guidance?
Chegg gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 6, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +5.8% 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.