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ESCO Technologies (ESE) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
ESCO Technologies gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +0.5% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 10 times and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (0 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | $1.3B–$1.3B (Nov 20, 2025) → raised $1.3B–$1.3B (Feb 5, 2026) → reaffirmed $1.3B–$1.3B (May 7, 2026) → raised $1.3B–$1.3B (Aug 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY25 | $1.1B–$1.1B (Nov 14, 2024) → lowered $1.1B–$1.1B (Aug 7, 2025) | $1.1B | within the range | +0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 23.7%–24.1% (Nov 20, 2025) → lowered 23.0%–23.5% (Feb 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY25 | 23.0%–23.5% (Nov 14, 2024) | 10.9% | below the range | -12.4 pts |
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 FY26 | $2.55–$2.65 (Aug 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $2.05–$2.15 (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $1.75–$1.85 (Feb 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $1.25–$1.35 (Nov 20, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY26 | $7.50–$7.80 (Nov 20, 2025) → raised $7.90–$8.15 (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $8.00–$8.25 (May 7, 2026) → raised $8.30–$8.40 (Aug 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $2.04–$2.19 (Aug 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $1.50–$1.60 (May 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $1.20–$1.30 (Feb 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY25 | $0.68–$0.75 (Nov 14, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY25 | $4.70–$4.90 (Nov 14, 2024) → lowered $4.70 (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $5.55–$5.75 (May 7, 2025) → raised $5.75 (Aug 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
ESCO Technologies, Q3 FY26: revenue $339M (+14% year over year), operating margin 12.1%, net earnings $32.7M, operating cash flow $58.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does ESCO Technologies beat its guidance?
ESCO Technologies gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +0.5% against the guided midpoint.
How often does ESCO Technologies raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 10 times and lowered it once since Feb 8, 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.