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Guidance Drift
Where does optimistic earnings commentary diverge from weakening growth, margins, or guidance revisions?
Exact commandRepository root
PYTHONPATH=labs/guidance-drift/src python3 -m guidance_drift_lab analyze labs/guidance-drift/examples/sample_guidance.csv --format markdownReal outputExit code 0
Guidance Drift Report: Northstar Semis
Northstar Semis shows high positive-language drift in 2026-Q2 (drift=0.688), making it the quarter most worth analyst review.
| Quarter | Drift | Label | Tone | Fundamentals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q2 | 0.688 | high positive-language drift | 0.571 | -0.804 |
| 2026-Q1 | 0.022 | low drift | 0.400 | 0.357 |
| 2026-Q3 | 0.003 | low drift | 0.000 | -0.007 |
Methodology
Guidance Drift Lab compares earnings-call tone with three simple fundamentals: revenue growth, margin change in basis points, and guidance revision. Positive language paired with deteriorating fundamentals receives a higher drift score.
Analyst note
Optimistic tone conflicts with weak fundamentals; review guidance quality and risk disclosures.
Not investment advice. Use as a research triage tool, not as a trading signal.