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Flex Ltd

NASDAQ: FLEX Electronic Components
$115.30
â–² $3.48 (+3.11%) today
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Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported Jul 24, 2025, 8:23am ET · SEC source
$0.72
Beat +13.24%
EPS · est. $0.64
$6.6B
Beat +4.91%
Revenue · est. $6.3B
+5.4%
Beating market
FLEX vs S&P since report
5 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−4%0+4%+8%Jul 24Jul 25report 8:23am ETearnings+0.5%−2.2%
−4%0+4%+8%Jul 24Jul 25earnings+0.5%−2.2%
FLEX −2.2%S&P 500 +0.5%
−4%0+4%+8%Jul 24Jul 25report 8:23am ETearnings+0.4%−2.2%
−4%0+4%+8%Jul 24Jul 25earnings+0.4%−2.2%
FLEX −2.2%NASDAQ +0.4%
−4%0+4%Jul 23Aug 1report 8:23am ETearnings−2.0%−6.1%
−4%0+4%Jul 23Aug 1earnings−2.0%−6.1%
FLEX −6.1%S&P 500 −2.0%
−4%0+4%Jul 23Aug 1report 8:23am ETearnings−1.9%−6.1%
−4%0+4%Jul 23Aug 1earnings−1.9%−6.1%
FLEX −6.1%NASDAQ −1.9%
−7.68%
Day of report
+0.64%
Next session
+0.40%
One week
+6.66%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +1.27%.

Did FLEX Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

Flex delivered a standout first quarter of fiscal 2026, beating Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines as surging demand across data center and power markets lifted results well above forecasts. The contract manufacturer posted adjusted EPS of $0.72, clearing the consensus estimate of $0.64 by 13.24%, while revenue of $6.58 billion topped the $6.27 billion consensus by 4.91% and grew 4.1% from the year-ago quarter's $6.31 billion. The primary engine behind the outperformance was Flex's strategic pivot toward high-growth end-markets, with CEO Revathi Advaithi crediting the company's regionalized manufacturing footprint and integrated services model as key differentiators driving customer wins. Gross profit expanded meaningfully to $572 million from $471 million a year earlier, underscoring improving operational leverage. Encouraged by the momentum, management raised its full-year FY26 revenue guidance to a range of $25.90 billion to $27.10 billion and lifted adjusted EPS guidance to $2.86 to $3.06, with Q2 adjusted EPS expected between $0.70 and $0.78 on revenue of $6.50 billion to $6.80 billion.

Key Takeaways
  • Strategic focus on high-growth end-markets including data center and power
  • Regionalized manufacturing footprint and integrated services model
  • Transformational acquisitions contributing to revenue growth
  • Gross profit expansion from $471 million to $572 million year-over-year

“Our first quarter results are a great start to FY26 and a testament to the strength of our strategic focus on high-growth end-markets like data center and power.”

Flex CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

For Q2 FY26, Flex guided revenue of $6.5 billion to $6.8 billion, GAAP operating income of $322 million to $362 million, adjusted operating income of $375 million to $415 million, GAAP EPS of $0.58 to $0.66, and adjusted EPS of $0.70 to $0.78. For the full fiscal year 2026, Flex raised its guidance to revenue of $25.9 billion to $27.1 billion, GAAP EPS of $2.27 to $2.47, and adjusted EPS of $2.86 to $3.06. The improved outlook reflects the company's leadership position in data center and power end-markets as well as contributions from transformational acquisitions.

FLEX YoY Financials

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 · SEC filings Q1 2025 Q1 2026
$0$2.0B$4.0B$6.0B$6.3B$6.6BRevenue$471.0M$572.0MGross Profit$233.0M$311.0MOperating Income$139.0M$192.0MNet Income
$0$2.0B$4.0B$6.0BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.