On my 6th CEO (and 4th paint job) at this company and each CEO has done the quarterly circus side-show act for wall street analysts. In fact look for this song and dance four times per year - one strong forward looking Q1 forecast, and three followups as to why they couldn't "execute on their plan".

This is theater plan and simple. If it was reality, they'd be reporting on what they've actually accomplished, not what they intend to do.

I have my strike fund set aside, how about you?