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Snap-on (SNA) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Snap-on gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Tax rate: 2 of 2, on average -0.4 pts against the guided midpoint.
Tax rate
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 22.0%–23.0% (Feb 5, 2026) → reaffirmed 22.0%–23.0% (Apr 23, 2026) → lowered 22.0% (Jul 23, 2026) → reaffirmed 22.0% (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | 22.0%–23.0% (Feb 6, 2025) → reaffirmed 22.0%–23.0% (Apr 17, 2025) → reaffirmed 22.0%–23.0% (Jul 17, 2025) → reaffirmed 22.0%–23.0% (Oct 16, 2025) | 22.0% | within the range | -0.5 pts |
| FY2024 | 22.0%–23.0% (Feb 8, 2024) → reaffirmed 22.0%–23.0% (Apr 18, 2024) → reaffirmed 22.0%–23.0% (Jul 18, 2024) → reaffirmed 22.0%–23.0% (Oct 17, 2024) | 22.2% | within the range | -0.3 pts |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $100M (Feb 5, 2026) → reaffirmed $100M (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $100M (Feb 6, 2025) | $76.0M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $100M–$110M (Feb 8, 2024) → reaffirmed $100M–$110M (Apr 18, 2024) → reaffirmed $100M–$110M (Jul 18, 2024) | $83.5M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
The latest quarter
Snap-on, Q3 2026: revenue $1.3B (-0.7% year over year), operating margin 24.7%, net earnings $243M, operating cash flow $248M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Snap-on beat its guidance?
Snap-on gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Tax rate: 2 of 2, on average -0.4 pts 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.