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Compass (COMP) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Compass gave guidance in 9 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2024. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 4 times (100%). Revenue: 4 of 4, on average +2.3% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it twice.
Revenue
Met or beat 4 of 4 periods (3 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $3.1B–$3.4B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $3.9B–$4.0B (Aug 4, 2026) | $3.9B | within the range | -1.3% |
| Q2 2026 | $4.0B–$4.2B (May 5, 2026) | $4.3B | above the range | +5.0% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.6B–$1.7B (Nov 4, 2025) | $1.7B | above the range | +3.6% |
| FY2024 | $5.5B–$5.6B (Oct 30, 2024) | $5.6B | above the range | +2.0% |
Adjusted operating expenses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2.7B–$2.8B (May 5, 2026) → raised $2.8B–$2.8B (Aug 4, 2026) → lowered $2.7B–$2.7B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $1.0B–$1.0B (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $865M (Feb 27, 2024) → raised $867M–$887M (May 8, 2024) → raised $876M–$896M (Jul 31, 2024) → reaffirmed $876M–$896M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
Free cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2027 | $500M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
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 | $100M–$130M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $275M–$305M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $310M–$350M (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $32.5M–$47.5M (Feb 26, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2025 | $35.0M–$49.0M (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $109M–$119M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | $0–$10.0M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $30.0M–$50.0M (Jul 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $55.0M–$75.0M (May 8, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | $22.0M (Feb 27, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Compass, Q3 2026: revenue $3.9B (+111% year over year), operating margin 2.2%, net earnings $63.0M, operating cash flow $248M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Compass beat its guidance?
Compass gave guidance in 9 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2024. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 4 times (100%). Revenue: 4 of 4, on average +2.3% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Compass raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it twice since Feb 27, 2024.
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.