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Veeco Instruments (VECO) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Veeco Instruments gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +3.6% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (1 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $230M–$260M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $200M–$220M (Aug 5, 2026) | $209M | within the range | -0.3% |
| Q2 2026 | $170M–$190M (May 5, 2026) | $193M | above the range | +7.5% |
| FY2026 | $740M–$800M (May 5, 2026) → raised $780M–$810M (Aug 5, 2026) → raised $790M–$820M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
GAAP EPS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $0.34–$0.53 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.20–$0.34 (Aug 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $0.83–$1.17 (May 5, 2026) → lowered $0.78–$1.02 (Aug 5, 2026) → lowered $0.72–$0.92 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.02–$0.15 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $0.50–$0.70 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.35–$0.49 (Aug 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $1.50–$1.85 (May 5, 2026) → lowered $1.36–$1.61 (Aug 5, 2026) → lowered $1.32–$1.52 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.20–$0.32 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Veeco Instruments, Q3 2026: revenue $209M (+26% year over year), operating margin 6.7%, net earnings $13.6M, operating cash flow $57.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Veeco Instruments beat its guidance?
Veeco Instruments gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +3.6% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Veeco Instruments raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it once since May 5, 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.