Will the company provide guidance for future quarters, and how does it compare to consensus forecasts?
Short answer:âŻThe press release youâve referenced does not contain any information about whether PureâŻStorage will provide forwardâlooking guidance for upcoming quarters, nor does it contain any comparison of the companyâs expectations to Wall Streetâs consensus forecasts.
Why the answer is limited to âunknownâ
| What the question asks for | What the release actually says |
|---|---|
| Whether the company will give guidance for future quarters | The release only announces that a conference call will be held onâŻWednesday,âŻAugustâŻ27âŻatâŻ2:00âŻp.m.âŻPT to discuss PureâŻStorageâs Q2 FiscalâŻ2026 results. No statement about forwardâlooking guidance is included. |
| How any guidance compares to consensus forecasts | The release contains no numbers, outlook statements, or any reference to analyst expectations or consensus estimates. |
Because the press release does not mention guidance (e.g., âWe expect revenue to grow X% in Q3â or âOur outlook is in line/above/below consensusâ), there is no basis to answer whether guidance will be provided or how it would compare to consensus forecasts.
What you can do next
Listen to the conference call (AugustâŻ27,âŻ2âŻp.m.âŻPT). Companies often provide guidance or discuss how their results compare to analyst expectations during the earnings call itself, even if the initial press release doesnât mention it.
Watch for the official earnings release or supplemental materials. After the call, PureâŻStorage will typically post an earnings release (often as a PDF or on its investorârelations website) that typically includes:
- Full financial statements (revenue, EPS, cash flow, etc.).
- Managementâs discussion and analysis (MD&A) with any forwardâlooking guidance.
- Comparison of actual results versus consensus estimates (e.g., from FactSet, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.).
Check analyst coverage and consensus reports. If you need to compare the companyâs guidance to market expectations, look at the latest consensus numbers from the major research firms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet) that are usually posted in the âEarnings Estimatesâ section on financial data platforms or brokerage research notes.
Bottom line
Based on the information provided in the press release you shared, the company has not disclosed any forwardâlooking guidance nor any comparison to consensus forecasts. To get that information, you will need to follow up with the actual earnings call or the subsequent detailed earnings release that follows the conference call.