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Clear Secure (YOU) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Clear Secure gave guidance in 6 earnings releases on file since Aug 5, 2025. Of 5 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 5 times (100%). Revenue: 5 of 5, on average +2.8% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 5 of 5 periods (5 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $299M–$302M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $284M–$287M (Aug 5, 2026) | $293M | above the range | +2.6% |
| Q2 2026 | $268M–$271M (May 6, 2026) | $278M | above the range | +3.1% |
| Q1 2026 | $242M–$245M (Feb 25, 2026) | $253M | above the range | +3.9% |
| Q4 2025 | $234M–$237M (Nov 6, 2025) | $241M | above the range | +2.2% |
| Q3 2025 | $223M–$226M (Aug 5, 2025) | $229M | above the range | +2.1% |
Free cash flow
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 | $440M (Feb 25, 2026) → reaffirmed $440M (May 6, 2026) → raised $465M (Aug 5, 2026) → raised $480M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $310M (Aug 5, 2025) → reaffirmed $310M (Nov 6, 2025) | $343M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
The latest quarter
Clear Secure, Q3 2026: revenue $293M (+28% year over year), operating margin 28.3%, net earnings $53.2M, operating cash flow −$98.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Clear Secure beat its guidance?
Clear Secure gave guidance in 6 earnings releases on file since Aug 5, 2025. Of 5 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 5 times (100%). Revenue: 5 of 5, on average +2.8% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Clear Secure raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since Aug 5, 2025.
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.