Plexus Q4 results beat estimates on strong end-market demand

By Reuters News


Overview

  • US electronics manufacturer reported Q4 revenue rose and beat analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectations

  • Company completed 2026 buyback and approved new $100 mln repurchase program for 2027


Outlook

  • Plexus sees Q1 2027 revenue of $1.41 bln to $1.46 bln

  • Company expects Q1 2027 GAAP diluted EPS of $2.16 to $2.32

  • Plexus expects fiscal 2027 revenue growth in the mid- to upper-teens percent range


Result Drivers

  • END-MARKET DEMAND - Co said stronger end-market demand and new program ramps drove Q4 results

  • NEW PROGRAM WINS - Co said quarterly manufacturing wins totaled $290 mln in annualized revenue

  • OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Co attributed margin improvement to ongoing operational efficiency investments and continuous improvement


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q4 Revenue

Beat

$1.43 bln

$1.36 bln (6 Analysts)

Q4 Adjusted EPS

Beat

$2.84

$2.56 (5 Analysts)

Q4 EPS

$2.51

Q4 Net Income

$68.51 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the electronic equipment & parts peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Plexus Corp is $309.00, about 34.2% above its October 27 closing price of $230.29

  • The stock recently traded at 23 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 33 three months ago


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