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Novanta (NOVT) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Novanta gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Feb 28, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +0.9% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 9 of 9 periods (6 above, 3 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $300M–$304M (Aug 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $259M–$264M (May 11, 2026) | $266M | above the range | +1.6% |
| Q1 2026 | $250M–$255M (Feb 23, 2026) | $258M | above the range | +2.1% |
| FY2026 | $1.0B–$1.1B (Feb 23, 2026) → raised $1.0B–$1.1B (May 11, 2026) → raised $1.1B–$1.1B (Aug 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2025 | $253M–$257M (Nov 3, 2025) | $258M | above the range | +1.3% |
| FY2025 | $970M–$985M (Aug 5, 2025) → reaffirmed $975M–$979M (Nov 3, 2025) | $981M | above the range | +0.4% |
| Q3 2025 | $244M–$247M (Aug 5, 2025) | $248M | above the range | +0.9% |
| Q2 2025 | $230M–$240M (May 6, 2025) | $241M | above the range | +2.6% |
| Q1 2025 | $232M–$236M (Feb 25, 2025) | $233M | within the range | -0.3% |
| Q4 2024 | $237M–$242M (Nov 5, 2024) | $238M | within the range | -0.6% |
Adjusted gross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | 45.5%–46.5% (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | 47.0%–47.5% (Feb 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | 46.0%–46.3% (May 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 46.0%–47.0% (Feb 28, 2024) → raised 46.6%–47.0% (Aug 6, 2024) → lowered 46.0% (Nov 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
Operating cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $145M–$185M (Feb 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $245M–$250M (Feb 23, 2026) → lowered $58.0M–$62.0M (May 11, 2026) → raised $74.0M–$77.0M (Aug 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2025 | $50.0M–$55.0M (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $225M–$235M (Feb 25, 2025) → lowered $225M–$230M (Aug 5, 2025) → lowered $62.0M–$65.0M (Nov 3, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $48.0M–$50.0M (May 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $215M–$225M (Feb 28, 2024) → lowered $215M–$222M (Aug 6, 2024) → lowered $50.0M–$52.0M (Nov 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.50–$3.65 (Feb 23, 2026) → lowered $0.81–$0.86 (May 11, 2026) → raised $0.95–$1.00 (Aug 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.68–$0.78 (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $3.35–$3.55 (Feb 25, 2025) → lowered $3.22–$3.36 (Aug 5, 2025) → lowered $0.87–$0.93 (Nov 3, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $0.68–$0.74 (May 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $3.10–$3.35 (Feb 28, 2024) → raised $3.20–$3.35 (Aug 6, 2024) → lowered $0.70–$0.74 (Nov 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Novanta, Q2 2026: revenue $266M (+10% year over year), operating margin 6.8%, net earnings $12.5M, operating cash flow $64.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Novanta beat its guidance?
Novanta gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Feb 28, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +0.9% 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.