FLEX REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2025 RESULTS
- 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
- 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.
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:
to$6.0 billion $6.5 billion - GAAP Operating Income:
to$278 million $318 million - Adjusted Operating Income:
to$330 million $370 million - GAAP EPS:
to$0.46 $0.54 - Adjusted EPS:
to$0.58 which excludes$0.66 for net stock-based compensation expense and$0.07 for net intangible amortization.$0.05
Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance
- Revenue:
to$25.0 billion $26.8 billion - GAAP EPS:
to$2.35 $2.55 - Adjusted EPS:
to$2.81 which excludes$3.01 for net stock-based compensation expense and$0.31 for net intangible amortization.$0.15
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
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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
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
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 | — | 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 | — | 461 | ||
Tax expense on foreign subsidiaries indefinite reinvestment assertion | — | (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 | — | 461 | |||
Tax expense on foreign subsidiaries indefinite reinvestment assertion | — | (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 | 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 | (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 | |
(1) | To supplement Flex's unaudited selected financial data presented consistent with |
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: | |
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 |
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