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Harmonic (HLIT) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Harmonic gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 11, 2026. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 3 times (75%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +17.6% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times.
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 | $141M (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $125M (Aug 12, 2026) | $149M | above the range | +19.1% |
| Q2 2026 | $115M (May 11, 2026) | $133M | above the range | +16.1% |
| FY2026 | $475M (May 11, 2026) → raised $505M (Aug 12, 2026) → raised $545M–$555M (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
GAAP gross margin
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 51.0% (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 51.0% (Aug 12, 2026) | 51.8% | above the range | +0.8 pts |
| FY2026 | 50.9% (Aug 12, 2026) → raised 51.9% (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
GAAP tax rate
Met or beat 0 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 31.0% (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 30.0% (Aug 12, 2026) | 34.5% | above the range | +4.5 pts |
| FY2026 | 33.0% (May 11, 2026) → lowered 30.0% (Aug 12, 2026) → raised 31.0% (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | 33.0% (May 11, 2026) | — | — | — |
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 | $0.13 (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.10 (Aug 12, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $0.36 (May 11, 2026) → raised $0.44 (Aug 12, 2026) → raised $0.54 (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.10 (May 11, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Harmonic, Q3 2026: revenue $149M (+64% year over year), operating margin 17.6%, net earnings $14.6M, operating cash flow $50.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Harmonic beat its guidance?
Harmonic gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 11, 2026. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 3 times (75%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +17.6% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Harmonic raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times since May 11, 2026.
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.