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Quinstreet (QNST) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Quinstreet gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +7.5% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $360M–$380M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $370M–$380M (Aug 6, 2026) | $417M | above the range | +11.1% |
| FY27 | $1.4B–$1.6B (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $1.5B–$1.6B (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $350M–$370M (May 7, 2026) | $374M | above the range | +3.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $32.0M–$33.0M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY27 | $38.0M–$40.0M (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $155M–$165M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $37.0M–$43.0M (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Quinstreet, Q1 FY27: revenue $417M (+46% year over year), operating margin 5.6%, net earnings $17.0M, operating cash flow $23.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Quinstreet beat its guidance?
Quinstreet gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +7.5% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Quinstreet raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since May 7, 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.