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Ribbon Communications (RBBN) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Ribbon Communications gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 28, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average -0.2% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $233M–$247M (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $215M–$230M (Jul 28, 2026) | $219M | within the range | -1.7% |
| Q2 2026 | $185M–$195M (Apr 28, 2026) | $192M | within the range | +1.2% |
Adjusted revenue
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $810M–$840M (Jul 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 53.5%–54.5% (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2026 | 51.0%–52.0% (Jul 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | 49.0%–50.0% (Apr 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $40.0M–$47.0M (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2026 | $26.0M–$31.0M (Jul 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $9.0M–$14.0M (Apr 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Ribbon Communications, Q3 2026: revenue $219M (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net loss $9.1M, operating cash flow −$14.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Ribbon Communications beat its guidance?
Ribbon Communications gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 28, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average -0.2% 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.