Financial Guidance

Snowflake (SNOW) filed an 8-K with the SEC after its CRO, Mike Gannon, inadvertently disclosed unauthorized financial guidance on Instagram, estimating the company would exit the year above $4.5 billion and reach $10 billion in a few years. Snowflake clarified that Gannon isn’t authorized to disclose financial information and that investors should disregard his comments. The company reaffirmed its official guidance of $4.395 billion for fiscal year 2026, minimizing potential market impact.

HPE shares fell 8% premarket after FY26 guidance disappointed, projecting adjusted EPS of $2.20-$2.40 versus the $2.40 consensus. Revenue growth is expected between 5%-10%, below the anticipated 17%. CEO Neri cited the Juniper Networks acquisition integration timeline, aiming for transparency. HPE focuses on networking through the Juniper acquisition and AI capabilities, targeting government and enterprise clients. The board approved an additional $3B in share buybacks, signaling confidence. A 5% workforce reduction was announced earlier. Analysts are monitoring Juniper integration and AI revenue growth.

Progress Software (PRGS) announced strong Q3 2025 results, exceeding expectations with 40% revenue growth to $250 million and a 47% increase in Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) to $849 million. Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 19% to $1.50. The company raised its full-year guidance and highlighted the successful integration of ShareFile. Progress is investing in AI, including agentic RAG technology. The Board increased the share repurchase authorization by $200 million. The company expects continued revenue and earnings growth.