If going above expectations is... expected, shouldn't companies update their expectations accordingly? Wait, they don't, because that would be illegal (at least

If going above expectations is... expected, shouldn't companies update their expectations accordingly? Wait, they don't, because that would be illegal (at least in some countries). Maybe that's a sign that it isn't something to aim for? Unless law is wrong, then you should update the law. Unless it's impossible to do, for excellent reasons. Then just do an article about law and not people and companies confused about what to do with mixed signals.