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RBC Bearings (RBC) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
RBC Bearings gave guidance in 13 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (100%). Revenue: 7 of 7, on average +1.8% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 7 of 7 periods (4 above, 3 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | $520M–$525M (Oct 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $505M–$515M (Jul 31, 2026) | $525M | above the range | +2.9% |
| Q1 FY27 | $500M–$510M (May 15, 2026) | $520M | above the range | +2.9% |
| Q4 FY26 | $495M–$505M (Feb 5, 2026) | $518M | above the range | +3.6% |
| Q3 FY26 | $454M–$462M (Oct 31, 2025) | $462M | within the range | +0.8% |
| Q2 FY26 | $445M–$455M (Aug 1, 2025) | $455M | within the range | +1.2% |
| Q1 FY26 | $424M–$434M (May 16, 2025) | $436M | above the range | +1.6% |
| Q4 FY25 | $434M–$444M (Jan 31, 2025) | $438M | within the range | -0.3% |
| Q3 FY25 | $390M–$400M (Nov 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $395M–$405M (Aug 2, 2024) | — | — | — |
Gross margin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | 45.5%–45.8% (Oct 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | 45.5%–45.8% (Jul 31, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | 44.0%–44.2% (Aug 1, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | 44.2%–44.8% (May 16, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY25 | 44.0%–44.5% (Jan 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | 42.5%–43.5% (Nov 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | 45.2%–45.5% (May 15, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | 45.0%–45.2% (Feb 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | 44.0%–44.2% (Oct 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
RBC Bearings, Q2 FY27: revenue $525M (+15% year over year), operating margin 25.1%, net earnings $93.8M, operating cash flow $106M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does RBC Bearings beat its guidance?
RBC Bearings gave guidance in 13 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (100%). Revenue: 7 of 7, on average +1.8% 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.