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DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
DigitalOcean Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 10, 2024. Of 10 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 10 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +2.1% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 9 of 9 periods (9 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $348M–$351M (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $304M–$307M (Aug 4, 2026) | $321M | above the range | +5.1% |
| Q2 2026 | $272M–$274M (May 5, 2026) | $281M | above the range | +3.0% |
| Q1 2026 | $249M–$250M (Feb 24, 2026) | $258M | above the range | +3.4% |
| FY2026 | $1.1B–$1.1B (Feb 24, 2026) → raised $1.1B–$1.1B (May 5, 2026) → raised $1.2B–$1.2B (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $1.2B–$1.2B (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2025 | $237M–$238M (Nov 5, 2025) | $242M | above the range | +2.1% |
| FY2025 | $870M–$890M (Feb 25, 2025) → reaffirmed $870M–$890M (May 6, 2025) → raised $888M–$892M (Aug 5, 2025) → raised $896M–$897M (Nov 5, 2025) | $901M | above the range | +0.6% |
| Q3 2025 | $226M–$227M (Aug 5, 2025) | $230M | above the range | +1.4% |
| Q2 2025 | $216M–$218M (May 6, 2025) | $219M | above the range | +1.0% |
| Q1 2025 | $207M–$209M (Feb 25, 2025) | $211M | above the range | +1.3% |
Tax rate
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (0 above, 0 within, 1 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 16.0% (May 10, 2024) → reaffirmed 16.0% (Aug 8, 2024) | 13.5% | below the range | -2.5 pts |
Adjusted EBITDA margin
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 | 42.0%–43.0% (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 38.0%–39.0% (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | 37.0%–38.0% (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | 36.0%–38.0% (Feb 24, 2026) → raised 37.0%–39.0% (May 5, 2026) → raised 38.5%–39.5% (Aug 4, 2026) → raised 41.0%–42.0% (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 2026 | 36.0%–37.0% (Feb 24, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | 38.5%–39.5% (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | 39.0%–40.0% (Aug 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 38.0%–40.0% (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | 37.0%–40.0% (Feb 25, 2025) → reaffirmed 37.0%–40.0% (May 6, 2025) → raised 39.0%–40.0% (Aug 5, 2025) → raised 41.0% (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | 38.0%–40.0% (Feb 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
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 | $0.30–$0.32 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.28–$0.30 (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.20–$0.23 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $0.75–$1.00 (Feb 24, 2026) → raised $1.10–$1.20 (May 5, 2026) → raised $1.35–$1.40 (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $1.60–$1.62 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 2026 | $0.22–$0.27 (Feb 24, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | $0.35–$0.40 (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $0.45–$0.50 (Aug 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.42–$0.47 (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $1.85–$1.95 (Feb 25, 2025) → reaffirmed $1.85–$1.95 (May 6, 2025) → raised $2.05–$2.10 (Aug 5, 2025) → lowered $2.00–$2.05 (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $0.41–$0.46 (Feb 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
DigitalOcean Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $321M (+40% year over year), operating margin 10.3%, net loss $42.6M, operating cash flow $161M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does DigitalOcean Holdings beat its guidance?
DigitalOcean Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 10, 2024. Of 10 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 10 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +2.1% against the guided midpoint.
How often does DigitalOcean Holdings raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times since May 10, 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.