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FLEX REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2025 RESULTS

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Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) reported strong Q4 and fiscal 2025 results, with Q4 net sales of $6.4 billion and GAAP net income of $222 million ($0.57 per share). For FY2025, the company achieved net sales of $25.8 billion and GAAP net income of $838 million ($2.11 per share). The company delivered record adjusted operating margins and its fifth consecutive year of double-digit adjusted EPS growth. Looking ahead to FY2026, Flex projects revenue between $25.0-26.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.81-3.01. The company continues to see strong demand from data center customers and is focusing on shifting its portfolio towards more profitable business segments.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) ha riportato risultati solidi nel quarto trimestre e per l'esercizio fiscale 2025, con vendite nette nel Q4 di 6,4 miliardi di dollari e un utile netto GAAP di 222 milioni di dollari (0,57 dollari per azione). Per l'anno fiscale 2025, la società ha raggiunto vendite nette per 25,8 miliardi di dollari e un utile netto GAAP di 838 milioni di dollari (2,11 dollari per azione). L'azienda ha registrato margini operativi rettificati record e il quinto anno consecutivo di crescita a doppia cifra dell'EPS rettificato. Guardando al 2026, Flex prevede ricavi compresi tra 25,0 e 26,8 miliardi di dollari e un EPS rettificato tra 2,81 e 3,01 dollari. La società continua a riscontrare una forte domanda dai clienti dei data center e si concentra sullo spostamento del proprio portafoglio verso segmenti di business più redditizi.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) reportó sólidos resultados en el cuarto trimestre y en el año fiscal 2025, con ventas netas en el Q4 de 6.4 mil millones de dólares y un ingreso neto GAAP de 222 millones de dólares (0.57 dólares por acción). Para el año fiscal 2025, la empresa logró ventas netas de 25.8 mil millones de dólares y un ingreso neto GAAP de 838 millones de dólares (2.11 dólares por acción). La compañía registró márgenes operativos ajustados récord y su quinto año consecutivo de crecimiento de EPS ajustado de dos dígitos. De cara al 2026, Flex proyecta ingresos entre 25.0 y 26.8 mil millones de dólares y un EPS ajustado de 2.81 a 3.01 dólares. La empresa continúa viendo una fuerte demanda de clientes de centros de datos y se está enfocando en reorientar su cartera hacia segmentos de negocio más rentables.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX)는 4분기 및 2025 회계연도 실적에서 강한 성과를 보고했으며, 4분기 순매출은 64억 달러, GAAP 순이익은 2억 2200만 달러(주당 0.57달러)를 기록했습니다. 2025 회계연도에는 순매출 258억 달러와 GAAP 순이익 8억 3800만 달러(주당 2.11달러)를 달성했습니다. 회사는 조정 영업이익률에서 사상 최고치를 기록했으며, 조정 EPS가 5년 연속 두 자릿수 성장을 이루었습니다. 2026 회계연도를 전망하며, Flex는 매출을 250억~268억 달러 범위로, 조정 EPS는 2.81~3.01달러로 예상하고 있습니다. 회사는 데이터 센터 고객의 강한 수요를 계속 확인하고 있으며, 수익성이 높은 사업 부문으로 포트폴리오 전환에 집중하고 있습니다.
Flex (NASDAQ : FLEX) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice fiscal 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires net au T4 de 6,4 milliards de dollars et un bénéfice net GAAP de 222 millions de dollars (0,57 dollar par action). Pour l'exercice 2025, la société a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires net de 25,8 milliards de dollars et un bénéfice net GAAP de 838 millions de dollars (2,11 dollars par action). L'entreprise a enregistré des marges opérationnelles ajustées record ainsi que sa cinquième année consécutive de croissance à deux chiffres du BPA ajusté. Pour l'exercice 2026, Flex prévoit un chiffre d'affaires compris entre 25,0 et 26,8 milliards de dollars et un BPA ajusté de 2,81 à 3,01 dollars. La société continue de constater une forte demande de la part de ses clients des centres de données et se concentre sur l'orientation de son portefeuille vers des segments d'activité plus rentables.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das Geschäftsjahr 2025, mit Nettoumsätzen im Q4 von 6,4 Milliarden US-Dollar und einem GAAP-Nettogewinn von 222 Millionen US-Dollar (0,57 US-Dollar je Aktie). Für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 erzielte das Unternehmen Nettoumsätze von 25,8 Milliarden US-Dollar und einen GAAP-Nettogewinn von 838 Millionen US-Dollar (2,11 US-Dollar je Aktie). Das Unternehmen erreichte rekordverdächtige bereinigte operative Margen und verzeichnete das fünfte Jahr in Folge ein zweistelliges Wachstum des bereinigten Gewinns je Aktie. Für das Geschäftsjahr 2026 prognostiziert Flex einen Umsatz zwischen 25,0 und 26,8 Milliarden US-Dollar sowie einen bereinigten Gewinn je Aktie von 2,81 bis 3,01 US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen sieht weiterhin eine starke Nachfrage von Rechenzentrumskunden und konzentriert sich darauf, sein Portfolio auf profitablere Geschäftssegmente auszurichten.
Positive
  • Record adjusted operating margins for both Q4 and full year FY2025
  • Fifth consecutive year of double-digit adjusted EPS growth
  • Strong demand from data center customers
  • FY2026 guidance shows continued growth with projected revenue of $25.0-26.8 billion
  • Strategic shift towards more profitable business segments
Negative
  • Q1 FY2026 revenue guidance ($6.0-6.5B) suggests potential sequential decline from Q4 FY2025 ($6.4B)
  • FY2026 revenue guidance midpoint ($25.9B) indicates relatively flat growth compared to FY2025 ($25.8B)

Insights

Flex reports record margins, fifth year of double-digit adjusted EPS growth, with positive outlook for FY2026 earnings despite potential flat revenue.

Flex delivered $6.4 billion in Q4 revenue, completing fiscal 2025 with $25.8 billion in annual revenue. The company's profitability metrics show strength with Q4 GAAP operating income of $305 million and adjusted operating income of $396 million.

The full-year performance demonstrates solid execution with GAAP operating income reaching $1.17 billion and adjusted operating income of $1.46 billion. This translated to GAAP EPS of $2.11 and adjusted EPS of $2.65 for fiscal 2025.

Most impressive is the company's margin performance. Management highlighted record adjusted operating margins for both Q4 and the full year, alongside achieving their fifth consecutive year of double-digit adjusted EPS growth. This consistent improvement in profitability metrics indicates successful operational efficiency initiatives.

The outlook contains mixed signals. For fiscal 2026, Flex projects revenue between $25.0-$26.8 billion, which at the low end would actually represent a decline from FY2025's $25.8 billion, though the high end allows for modest growth. More encouraging is the EPS guidance, with projected GAAP EPS of $2.35-$2.55 and adjusted EPS of $2.81-$3.01 - both ranges representing potential growth over FY2025 results.

The commentary about strong demand from data center customers provides a glimpse into a key growth driver. More strategically significant is management's statement about continuing to "shift the portfolio towards more profitable business" - suggesting a deliberate pivot toward higher-margin segments that could enhance profitability even without substantial revenue expansion.

This earnings report demonstrates that Flex is effectively executing a profitability-focused strategy, prioritizing margin improvement and EPS growth over pure revenue expansion. The consistent EPS growth trajectory and margin improvements outweigh concerns about potentially flat revenue.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights:

  • Net Sales: $6.4 billion
  • GAAP Operating Income: $305 million
  • Adjusted Operating Income: $396 million
  • GAAP Net Income attributable to Flex Ltd: $222 million
  • Adjusted Net Income attributable to Flex Ltd: $285 million
  • GAAP Earnings Per Share: $0.57
  • Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $0.73

Fiscal Year 2025 Results of Operations:

  • Net Sales: $25.8 billion
  • GAAP Operating Income: $1,169 million
  • Adjusted Operating Income: $1,459 million
  • GAAP Net Income attributable to Flex Ltd: $838 million
  • Adjusted Net Income attributable to Flex Ltd: $1,055 million
  • GAAP Earnings Per Share: $2.11
  • Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $2.65

An explanation and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures is presented in Schedules II and V attached to this press release.

"We had a very strong finish to the year, with record adjusted operating margins for both Q4 and for the full year, and we delivered our fifth consecutive year of double-digit adjusted EPS growth," said Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex. "As we look to FY 2026, we continue to see strong demand from our data center customers as we continue to shift the portfolio towards more profitable business."

First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Guidance

  • Revenue: $6.0 billion to $6.5 billion
  • GAAP Operating Income: $278 million to $318 million
  • Adjusted Operating Income: $330 million to $370 million
  • GAAP EPS: $0.46 to $0.54
  • Adjusted EPS: $0.58 to $0.66 which excludes $0.07 for net stock-based compensation expense and $0.05 for net intangible amortization.

Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

  • Revenue: $25.0 billion to $26.8 billion
  • GAAP EPS: $2.35 to $2.55
  • Adjusted EPS: $2.81 to $3.01 which excludes $0.31 for net stock-based compensation expense and $0.15 for net intangible amortization.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Flex management team will host a conference call today at 7:30 AM (CT) / 8:30 AM (ET) to review fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results. A live webcast of the event and slides will be available on the Flex Investor Relations website at http://investors.flex.com. An audio replay and transcript will also be available after the event on the Flex Investor Relations website.

About Flex

Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets.

Contacts

Investors & Analysts
David Rubin
Vice President, Investor Relations
(408) 577-4632
David.Rubin@flex.com

Media & Press
Yvette Lorenz
Director, Corporate PR and Executive Communications
(415) 225-7315
Yvette.Lorenz@flex.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, including statements related to our future financial results and our guidance for future financial performance (including expected revenues, operating income, margins and earnings per share). These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions involving risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These risks include: that we may not achieve our expected future operating results; the effects that the current and future macroeconomic environment, including inflationary pressures, currency volatility, stagflation, slower economic growth or recession, and high or rising interest rates, could have on our business and demand for our products; geopolitical uncertainties and risks, including impacts from trade conflicts, the termination and renegotiation of international trade agreements and trade policies, or a further escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between the U.S. and China or other countries, any of which could lead to disruption, instability, and volatility in global markets and negatively impact our operations and financial performance; supply chain disruptions, logistical constraints, manufacturing interruptions or delays, or the failure to accurately forecast customer demand; our dependence on industries that continually produce technologically advanced products with short product life cycles; the impact of fluctuations in the pricing or availability of raw materials and components, labor and energy; the short-term nature of our customers' commitments and rapid changes in demand may cause supply chain issues, excess and obsolete inventory and other issues which adversely affect our operating results; our dependence on a small number of customers; our industry is extremely competitive; that the expected revenue and margins from recently launched programs may not be realized; the challenges of effectively managing our operations, including our ability to control costs and manage changes in our operations; the possibility that benefits of our restructuring actions may not materialize as expected; a breach of our IT or physical security systems, or violation of data privacy laws, may cause us to incur significant legal and financial exposure and adversely affect our operations; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures, including the possibility that we may not fully realize their projected benefits; hiring and retaining key personnel; that recent changes or future changes in tax laws in certain jurisdictions where we operate could materially impact our tax expense; litigation and regulatory investigations and proceedings; risks related to the spin-off of Nextracker, and the transactions related thereto, including the qualification of these transactions for their intended tax treatment; the impact and effects on our business, results of operations and financial condition of union disputes or other labor disruptions as well as unforeseen or catastrophic events; the effects that current and future credit and market conditions could have on the liquidity and financial condition of our customers and suppliers, including any impact on their ability to meet their contractual obligations to us and our ability to pass through costs to our customers; the success of certain of our activities depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and we may be exposed to claims of infringement, misuse or breach of license agreements; physical and operational risks from natural disasters, severe weather events, or climate change; we may be exposed to product liability and product warranty liability; we may be exposed to financially troubled customers or suppliers; our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; changes in laws, regulations, or policies that may impact our business, including those related to trade policy and tariffs and climate change; our ability to meet sustainability, including environmental, social and governance, expectations or standards or achieve sustainability goals.

Additional information concerning these and other risks is described under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Flex assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

 

SCHEDULE I

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)








Three-Month Periods Ended



March 31, 2025


March 31, 2024

GAAP:





Net sales

$                  6,398


$                  6,169


Cost of sales

5,807


5,658


Restructuring charges

28


74


Gross profit

563


437


Selling, general and administrative expenses

234


261


Restructuring charges

3


1


Intangible amortization

21


16


Operating income

305


159


Interest expense

52


52


Interest income

13


12


Other charges (income), net

(13)


8


Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates


6


Income from continuing operations before income taxes

279


117


Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

57


(278)


Net income attributable to Flex Ltd.

$                     222


$                     395






GAAP EPS:


Diluted earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of Flex Ltd.

$                    0.57


$                    0.93







Diluted shares used in computing per share amounts

389


425






See Schedule II for the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. See the accompanying notes on Schedule V attached to this press release.






 

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)









Twelve-Month Periods Ended



March 31, 2025


March 31, 2024


GAAP:






Net sales

$              25,813


$              26,415



Cost of sales

23,584


24,395



Restructuring charges

70


155



Gross profit

2,159


1,865



Selling, general and administrative expenses

904


922



Restructuring charges

16


20



Intangible amortization

70


70



Operating income

1,169


853



Interest expense

218


207



Interest income

61


56



Other charges (income), net

(14)


44



Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates

(3)


8



Income from continuing operations before income taxes

1,023


666



Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

185


(206)



Net income from continuing operations

838


872



   Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax


373



Net income

838


1,245



Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable
noncontrolling interest


239



Net income attributable to Flex Ltd.

$                    838


$                 1,006








GAAP EPS:



Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$                   2.11


$                   1.98



Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations


0.30



Diluted earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of Flex Ltd.

$                   2.11


$                   2.28









Diluted shares used in computing per share amounts

398


441









See Schedule II for the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. See the accompanying notes

on Schedule V attached to this press release.

 

SCHEDULE II

FLEX

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)

(In millions, except per share amounts)




Three-Month Periods Ended



March 31, 2025


March 31, 2024






GAAP operating income

$                    305


$                    159


Intangible amortization

21


16


Stock-based compensation expense

32


27


Restructuring charges

30


75


Customer related asset impairment

4


14


Legal and other

4


42

Non-GAAP operating income

$                    396


$                    333






GAAP provision for (benefit from) income taxes

$                      57


$                  (278)


Intangible amortization benefit

5


2


Tax benefit on release of U.S. valuation allowance


461


Tax expense on foreign subsidiaries indefinite reinvestment assertion
change


(135)


Other tax related adjustments

3


(9)

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$                      65


$                      41






GAAP net income from continuing operations

$                    222


$                    395


Intangible amortization

21


16


Stock-based compensation expense

32


27


Restructuring charges

30


75


Customer related asset impairment

4


14


Legal and other

4


42


Interest and other, net

(20)



Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates


(6)


Adjustments for taxes

(8)


(319)

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations

$                    285


$                    244






Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:


GAAP 

$                   0.57


$                   0.93


Non-GAAP

$                   0.73


$                   0.57


See the accompanying notes on Schedule V attached to this press release.

 

FLEX

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)

(In millions, except per share amounts)




Twelve-Month Periods Ended



March 31, 2025


March 31, 2024








GAAP operating income

$                 1,169


$                    853



Intangible amortization

70


70



Stock-based compensation expense

125


113



Restructuring charges

84


172



Customer related asset impairment

2


14



Legal and other

9


45


Non-GAAP operating income

$                 1,459


$                 1,267








GAAP provision for (benefit from) income taxes

$                    185


$                  (206)



Intangible amortization benefit

15


11



Tax benefit on release of U.S. valuation allowance


461



Tax expense on foreign subsidiaries indefinite reinvestment assertion
change


(135)



Other tax related adjustments

43


7


Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$                    243


$                    138








GAAP net income from continuing operations

$                    838


$                    872



Intangible amortization

70


70



Stock-based compensation expense

125


113



Restructuring charges

84


172



Customer related asset impairment

2


14



Legal and other

9


45



Interest and other, net

(15)


11



Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates


(6)



Adjustments for taxes

(58)


(344)


Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations

$                 1,055


$                    947








Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:


GAAP 

$                   2.11


$                   1.98



Non-GAAP

$                   2.65


$                   2.15








See the accompanying notes on Schedule V attached to this press release.


 

SCHEDULE III

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)




As of March 31, 2025


As of March 31, 2024

ASSETS




Current assets:





Cash and cash equivalents

$                           2,289


$                           2,474


Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts

3,671


3,033


Contract assets

616


249


Inventories

5,071


6,205


Other current assets

1,194


1,031

Total current assets

12,841


12,992





Property and equipment, net

2,330


2,269

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

562


601

Goodwill

1,341


1,135

Other intangible assets, net

343


245

Other non-current assets

964


1,015

Total assets

$                         18,381


$                         18,257





LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:





Bank borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

$                           1,209


$                                 —


Accounts payable

5,147


4,468


Accrued payroll and benefits

560


488


Deferred revenue and customer working capital advances

1,957


2,615


Other current liabilities

977


968

Total current liabilities

9,850


8,539






Long-term debt, net of current portion

2,483


3,261

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

456


490

Other non-current liabilities

590


642

Total liabilities

13,379


12,932






Total shareholders' equity

5,002


5,325






Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$                         18,381


$                         18,257



See the accompanying notes on Schedule V attached to this press release.

 

SCHEDULE IV

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)









Twelve-Month Periods Ended



March 31, 2025


March 31, 2024


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:






Net income

$                    838


$                 1,245



Depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges

539


537



Changes in working capital and other, net

128


(456)



Net cash provided by operating activities

1,505


1,326








CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:






Purchases of property and equipment

(438)


(530)



Proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment

15


25



Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

(405)




Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, net of cash held in divested
businesses

(21)


12



Other investing activities, net

11


1



Net cash used in investing activities

(838)


(492)








CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:






Proceeds from bank borrowings and long-term debt

499


2



Repayments of bank borrowings and long-term debt

(58)


(409)



Payments for repurchases of ordinary shares

(1,257)


(1,298)



Proceeds from issuances of Nextracker shares


552



Payment for purchase of Nextracker LLC units from TPG


(57)



Capital reduction from Nextracker spin off


(368)



Other financing activities, net

(5)


(78)



Net cash used in financing activities

(821)


(1,656)








Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

(31)


2



Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(185)


(820)



Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

2,474


3,294



Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$                 2,289


$                 2,474








 

SCHEDULE V


FLEX AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SCHEDULE I and II



(1)

To supplement Flex's unaudited selected financial data presented consistent with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain charges and gains, including non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. These supplemental measures exclude certain legal and other charges, restructuring charges, customer-related asset impairments (recoveries), stock-based compensation expense, intangible amortization, other discrete events as applicable and the related tax effects. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. We believe that these non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Flex's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Flex's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. We compensate for the limitations of non-GAAP financial measures by relying upon GAAP results to gain a complete picture of the Company's performance.




In calculating non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude certain items to facilitate a review of the comparability of the Company's operating performance on a period-to-period basis because such items are not, in our view, related to the Company's ongoing operational performance. We use non-GAAP measures to evaluate the operating performance of our business, for comparison with forecasts and strategic plans, for calculating return on investment, and for benchmarking performance externally against competitors. In addition, management's incentive compensation is determined using certain non-GAAP measures. Also, when evaluating potential acquisitions, we exclude certain items described below from consideration of the target's performance and valuation. Since we find these measures to be useful, we believe that investors benefit from seeing results "through the eyes" of management in addition to seeing GAAP results. We believe that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financials, provide useful information to investors by offering:


  • the ability to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company's ongoing operating results;
  • the ability to better identify trends in the Company's underlying business and perform related trend analysis;
  • a better understanding of how management plans and measures the Company's underlying business; and
  • an easier way to compare the Company's operating results against analyst financial models and operating results of competitors that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures.

The following are explanations of each of the adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures:




Stock-based compensation expense consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of unvested restricted share units granted to employees and assumed in business acquisitions. The Company believes that the exclusion of these charges provides for more accurate comparisons of its operating results to peer companies due to the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types. In addition, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand the specific impact stock-based compensation expense has on its operating results.




Intangible amortization consists primarily of non-cash charges that can be impacted by, among other things, the timing and magnitude of acquisitions. The Company considers its operating results without these charges when evaluating its ongoing performance and forecasting its earnings trends, and therefore excludes such charges when presenting non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that the assessment of its operations excluding these costs is relevant to its assessment of internal operations and comparisons to the performance of its competitors.




Restructuring charges include severance charges at existing sites and corporate SG&A functions as well as asset impairment, and other charges related to the closures and consolidations of certain operating sites and targeted activities to restructure the business. These costs may vary in size based on the Company's initiatives, are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. These costs are excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company in its non-GAAP measures.




During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $30 million and $84 million of restructuring charges, respectively, most of which related to employee severance. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $75 million and $172 million of restructuring charges, respectively, most of which related to employee severance.




Customer related asset impairments may consist of non-cash impairments of property and equipment to estimated fair value for customers from whom we have disengaged or are in the process of disengaging as well as additional provisions for doubtful accounts receivable for customers that are experiencing financial difficulties and inventory that is considered non-recoverable that is written down to net realizable value. In subsequent periods, the Company may recover a portion of the costs previously incurred related to assets impaired or reduced to net realizable value. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $4 million and $2 million of customer related asset impairments, respectively. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $14 million of customer related asset impairments. These costs are excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.




Legal and other consist primarily of costs not directly related to core business results and may include matters relating to commercial disputes, government regulatory and compliance, intellectual property, antitrust, tax, employment or shareholder issues, product liability claims and other issues on a global basis as well as acquisition related costs and asset impairment. During the fourth quarter and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized a $50 million loss contingency for a commercial dispute related to a construction matter with related production objectives. During fiscal year 2025, the Company accrued $5 million related to asset impairment and $4 million related to acquisitions costs. These costs are excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.




Interest and other, net consist of various other types of items that are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, such as the gain or losses related to certain divestitures, currency translation reserve write-offs upon liquidation of certain legal entities, debt extinguishment costs and impairment charges or gains associated with certain non-core investments. The Company excludes these items because they are not related to the Company's ongoing operating performance or do not affect core operations. Excluding these amounts provides investors with a basis to compare Company performance against the performance of other companies without this variability. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Company realized a $19 million bargain purchase gain from an acquisition where the fair value of identifiable assets was in excess of the purchase consideration.




Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates consists of various other types of items that are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, such as gains (losses) associated with certain non-core investments. The Company excludes these items because they are not related to the Company's ongoing operating performance or do not affect core operations. Excluding these amounts provides investors with a basis to compare Company performance against the performance of other companies without this variability. In fiscal year 2024, the Company recognized approximately $6 million equity in earnings from the value increases in certain non-core investment funds. No such event occurred in fiscal year 2025.




Adjustment for taxes relates to the tax effects of the various adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures in order to provide a more meaningful measure on non-GAAP net income and certain adjustments related to non-recurring settlements of tax contingencies or other non-recurring tax charges, when applicable. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded $8 million and $58 million net benefits, respectively. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded $319 million and $344 million net benefits, respectively, of which the majority relates to a $461 million benefit from a release of a valuation allowance previously applied to the Company's U.S. deferred tax assets, partially offset by an expense of $135 million reflecting a change in the Company's assertion to indefinitely reinvest its earnings in China.

 

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Flex reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.57 and adjusted earnings per share of $0.73 for Q4 2025.

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Flex guides FY2026 revenue between $25.0 billion and $26.8 billion.

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Flex expects Q1 2026 GAAP EPS between $0.46 to $0.54 and adjusted EPS between $0.58 to $0.66.

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