Sanmina Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Sanmina (NASDAQ: SANM) reported Q1 fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended Dec 27, 2025: revenue $3.19 billion, GAAP operating margin 2.3%, GAAP diluted EPS $0.89, non-GAAP operating margin 6.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.38. Cash flow from operations was $179 million and free cash flow was $92 million. Share repurchases totaled 516,000 shares for $79 million, and ending cash and equivalents were $1.42 billion. Management cited strong demand in Communications Networks and Cloud & AI Infrastructure and said ZT Systems integration is on plan. Q2 FY2026 outlook: revenue $3.1–$3.4 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.25–$2.55.
Positive
- Revenue of $3.19 billion in Q1 FY2026
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.38 exceeded outlook
- Cash and equivalents of $1.42 billion
- Share repurchases of $79 million (516,000 shares)
- Free cash flow of $92 million
Negative
- GAAP diluted EPS of $0.89 materially below non-GAAP EPS
- GAAP operating margin of 2.3% lower than non-GAAP 6.0%
- Q2 revenue outlook range $3.1–$3.4 billion implies guidance uncertainty
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SANM gained 2.65%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.0% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -11.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 58 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $257M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $9.97B at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 5.6x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.
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Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 | Earnings results | Positive | +2.4% | FY25 results, higher non-GAAP EPS and margins, and Q1 FY26 guidance. |
| Jul 28 | Earnings results | Positive | +22.8% | Q3 FY25 beat with strong margins, cash generation, and upbeat Q4 outlook. |
| Apr 28 | Earnings results | Positive | -2.1% | Q2 FY25 growth, robust cash flow and repurchases, plus Q3 guidance issued. |
| Jan 27 | Earnings results | Positive | +3.2% | Q1 FY25 growth, strong non-GAAP margins, cash flow, and new buyback authorization. |
| Nov 04 | Earnings results | Positive | +2.2% | Q4 and FY24 results with revenue growth, strong cash flow, and buybacks. |
Earnings releases have usually triggered positive moves, with 4 aligned upside reactions and 1 downside divergence, and an average absolute move of 6.54% around earnings.
Over the past earnings cycles, Sanmina has consistently reported solid results, with revenue between $1.98B and $2.1B and non-GAAP EPS generally above $1.40. Cash generation has been strong, supporting sizeable repurchases and growing cash balances. Management has highlighted strength in communications networks and cloud and AI infrastructure and executed the ZT Systems acquisition to scale that exposure. Today’s Q1 FY26 report, featuring higher revenue and margins plus Q2 guidance, follows this pattern of using earnings to underline execution and capital returns.
Historical Comparison
In the past five earnings releases, SANM moved an average of 6.54%. The pre-release move of -0.94% was modest compared with typical earnings volatility.
Earnings updates have shown steady revenue around <b>$2B</b>, expanding non-GAAP margins near mid-5%, strong operating cash flow, and growing buybacks, now complemented by larger-scale AI and cloud exposure via ZT Systems.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement reported Q1 FY26 revenue of $3.19B, a 6.0% non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP EPS of $2.38, alongside strong cash generation and buybacks. Management pointed to sustained demand in communications networks and cloud and AI infrastructure and guided Q2 revenue to $3.1–$3.4B with EPS of $2.25–$2.55. Investors may track execution on the ZT Systems integration, margin trends, cash flow durability and whether AI-driven hardware demand remains supportive.
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First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights
- Revenue:
$3.19 billion - GAAP operating margin:
2.3% - GAAP diluted EPS:
$0.89 - Non-GAAP(1) operating margin:
6.0% - Non-GAAP(1) diluted EPS:
$2.38
Additional Highlights
- Cash flow from operations:
$179 million - Free cash flow(2):
$92 million - Share repurchases: 516 thousand shares for
$79 million - Ending cash and cash equivalents:
$1.42 billion
(1) | See Schedule 1 below for information regarding the items excluded from and our use of non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial information contained in this release to their most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the financial statements furnished with this release. |
(2) | Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activity adjusted for net purchases of property and equipment. See Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement included in the financial statements furnished with this release. |
"Fiscal 2026 is off to a great start, with Q1 revenue and non-GAAP operating margin at the high-end of our outlook and non-GAAP EPS exceeding our outlook. In addition, the team did an excellent job delivering solid cash flow from operations," stated Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina Corporation.
"Our Communications Networks and Cloud & AI Infrastructure end-markets continue to be strong as a result of ongoing demand for AI-driven hardware. The integration of ZT Systems is in line with our expectations and we are excited about the opportunities ahead. We remain focused on building broader and deeper partnerships with our customers, which enables us to deliver profitable growth, generate cash and maintain a healthy balance sheet to drive long-term shareholder value."
Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Outlook
The following outlook is for the second fiscal quarter ending March 28, 2026. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially.
- Revenue between
$3.1 billion $3.4 billion - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between
$2.25 $2.55
Safe Harbor Statement
The statements above relating to our financial outlook for the second quarter fiscal 2026 constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these statements as a result of a number of factors, including the risk that the integration of and expected benefits from the ZT Systems acquisition may not be realized or may take longer to realize than anticipated; adverse changes in the key markets we target, in particular the cloud and AI infrastructure sectors; the impact of recent or future changes in tariffs and trade policy, which may adversely affect our costs, supply chain, and customer demand; our reliance on a limited number of customers for a substantial portion of our sales; risks arising from our international operations and expansion into new geographic markets; geopolitical uncertainty, and the other risk factors set forth in the Company's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.
The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter any of the forward-looking statements made in this earnings release, the conference call or the Investor Relations section of our website whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
Company Conference Call Information
Sanmina will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the first quarter and outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT). The access numbers are: domestic 800-836-8184 and international 646-357-8785. The conference call will also be webcast live over the Internet. You can log on to the live webcast at Q1'26 Earnings. Additional information in the form of a slide presentation is available on Sanmina's website at www.sanmina.com. A replay of the conference call will be available for 48-hours. The access numbers are: domestic 888-660-6345 and international 646-517-4150, access code is 51961#.
About Sanmina
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial and energy, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive and transportation, communications networks, and cloud and AI infrastructure markets. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information about the Company is available at www.sanmina.com.
Sanmina Contact
Paige Melching
SVP, Investor Communications
408-964-3610
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Sanmina Corporation | |||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
(in thousands) | |||
(GAAP) | |||
(Unaudited) | |||
December 27, | September 27, | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,415,541 | $ 926,267 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 2,646,068 | 1,400,129 | |
Contract assets | 430,906 | 425,944 | |
Inventories | 3,053,201 | 1,988,462 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 307,004 | 124,656 | |
Total current assets | 7,852,720 | 4,865,458 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 954,803 | 682,354 | |
Deferred income tax assets | 379,324 | 171,218 | |
Goodwill | 306,680 | 30,386 | |
Other assets | 307,501 | 108,757 | |
Total assets | $ 9,801,028 | $ 5,858,173 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 2,348,214 | $ 1,578,895 | |
Accrued liabilities | 627,876 | 179,605 | |
Deferred revenue and customer advances | 1,250,508 | 878,474 | |
Accrued payroll and related benefits | 216,837 | 167,541 | |
Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt | 172,000 | 17,500 | |
Total current liabilities | 4,615,435 | 2,822,015 | |
Long-term liabilities: | |||
Long-term debt | 1,998,601 | 282,974 | |
Other liabilities | 525,695 | 214,021 | |
Total long-term liabilities | 2,524,296 | 496,995 | |
Stockholders' equity | 2,661,297 | 2,539,163 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 9,801,028 | $ 5,858,173 | |
Sanmina Corporation | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | |||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||
(GAAP) | |||
(Unaudited) | |||
Three Months Ended | |||
December 27, | December 28, | ||
Net sales | $ 3,189,693 | $ 2,006,348 | |
Cost of sales | 2,947,331 | 1,838,433 | |
Gross profit | 242,362 | 167,915 | |
Operating expenses: | |||
Selling, general and administrative | 114,886 | 70,845 | |
Research and development | 8,658 | 7,024 | |
Acquisition and integration | 43,363 | — | |
Amortization of intangibles | 1,187 | — | |
Restructuring | 670 | 1,436 | |
Total operating expenses | 168,764 | 79,305 | |
Operating income | 73,598 | 88,610 | |
Interest income | 8,058 | 3,396 | |
Interest expense | (24,722) | (5,001) | |
Other income (expense), net | 4,648 | (729) | |
Interest and other, net | (12,016) | (2,334) | |
Income before income taxes | 61,582 | 86,276 | |
Provision for income taxes | 9,827 | 15,392 | |
Net income before noncontrolling interest | 51,755 | 70,884 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 2,469 | 5,881 | |
Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ 49,286 | $ 65,003 | |
Net income attributable to common shareholders per share: | |||
Basic | $ 0.91 | $ 1.20 | |
Diluted | $ 0.89 | $ 1.16 | |
Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts: | |||
Basic | 54,160 | 54,206 | |
Diluted | 55,519 | 55,853 | |
Sanmina Corporation | |||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||
December 27, | September 27, | December 28, | |||||
GAAP Operating income | $ 73,598 | $ 78,465 | $ 88,610 | ||||
GAAP Operating margin | 2.3 % | 3.7 % | 4.4 % | ||||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Stock compensation expense (1) | 23,620 | 16,233 | 15,292 | ||||
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment (2) | 49,000 | — | — | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets (3) | 1,720 | — | — | ||||
Acquisition and integration charges (4) | 43,363 | 27,082 | — | ||||
Distressed customer charges (5) | — | — | 6,872 | ||||
Legal (6) | — | 1,250 | 450 | ||||
Restructuring | 670 | 3,420 | 1,436 | ||||
Non-GAAP Operating income | $ 191,971 | $ 126,450 | $ 112,660 | ||||
Non-GAAP Operating margin | 6.0 % | 6.0 % | 5.6 % | ||||
GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ 49,286 | $ 48,066 | $ 65,003 | ||||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Operating income adjustments (see above) | 118,373 | 47,985 | 24,050 | ||||
Legal (6) | (3,745) | — | — | ||||
Gain on sale of investment (7) | (4,710) | — | — | ||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 1,345 | — | — | ||||
Adjustments for taxes (8) | (28,199) | (4,604) | (8,880) | ||||
Non-GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ 132,350 | $ 91,447 | $ 80,173 | ||||
GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 0.91 | $ 0.90 | $ 1.20 | ||||
Diluted | $ 0.89 | $ 0.88 | $ 1.16 | ||||
Non-GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 2.44 | $ 1.71 | $ 1.48 | ||||
Diluted | $ 2.38 | $ 1.67 | $ 1.44 | ||||
Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts: | |||||||
Basic | 54,160 | 53,567 | 54,206 | ||||
Diluted | 55,519 | 54,860 | 55,853 | ||||
(1) | Stock compensation expense | ||||||
Cost of sales | $ 5,995 | $ 5,225 | $ 5,024 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 17,274 | 10,621 | 9,962 | ||||
Research and development | 351 | 387 | 306 | ||||
Total | $ 23,620 | $ 16,233 | $ 15,292 | ||||
(2) | Relates to the amortization of the fair value step up on inventory from the ZT acquisition. | ||||||
(3) | Relates to amortization of intangible assets acquired from the ZT acquisition. | ||||||
(4) | Relates to fees on the bridge loan facility as well as professional and legal fees incurred in connection with the ZT acquisition. | ||||||
(5) | Relates to accounts receivable and inventory write-downs or recoveries associated with distressed customers. | ||||||
(6) | Represents expenses, charges and recoveries associated with certain legal matters. | ||||||
(7) | Related to gain on sale of equity interest. | ||||||
(8) | Adjustments for taxes include the tax effects of the various adjustments we exclude from our non-GAAP measures, and adjustments related to deferred tax and discrete tax items. | ||||||
Sanmina Corporation | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||
(GAAP) | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
December 27, | December 28, | |||
Net income before noncontrolling interest | $ 51,755 | $ 70,884 | ||
Depreciation and intangibles amortization | 39,531 | 31,845 | ||
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment | 49,000 | — | ||
Other, net | 17,794 | 21,154 | ||
Net change in net working capital | 20,648 | (59,945) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | 178,728 | 63,938 | ||
Proceeds from sales (purchase) of investments | 8,710 | (300) | ||
Net purchases of property, plant and equipment | (86,769) | (16,921) | ||
Cash paid for businesses acquisition, net of cash acquired | (1,355,801) | — | ||
Cash used in investing activities | (1,433,860) | (17,221) | ||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 2,200,000 | — | ||
Repayment of borrowings | (301,875) | (4,375) | ||
Repurchases of common stock | (79,794) | (16,113) | ||
Payments for tax withholding on stock-based compensation | (33,715) | (8,343) | ||
Debt issuance costs | (28,703) | — | ||
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 1,755,913 | (28,831) | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes | (187) | (1,344) | ||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents | $ 500,594 | $ 16,542 | ||
Free cash flow: | ||||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ 178,728 | $ 63,938 | ||
Net purchases of property & equipment | (86,769) | (16,921) | ||
$ 91,959 | $ 47,017 | |||
Schedule 1
The statements above and financial information provided in this earnings release include non-GAAP measures of operating income, operating margin, net income and earnings per share. Management excludes from these measures stock-based compensation, restructuring, acquisition and integration expenses, impairment charges, amortization charges and other unusual or infrequent items, as adjusted for taxes, as more fully described below.
Management excludes these items principally because such charges or benefits are not directly related to the Company's ongoing core business operations. We use such non-GAAP measures in order to (1) make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company's operations, both internally and externally, (2) guide management in assessing the performance of the business, internally allocating resources and making decisions in furtherance of Company's strategic plan, (3) provide investors with a better understanding of how management plans and measures the business and (4) provide investors with a better understanding of our ongoing, core business. The material limitations to management's approach include the fact that the charges, benefits and expenses excluded are nonetheless charges, benefits and expenses required to be recognized under GAAP and, in some cases, consume cash which reduces the Company's liquidity. Management compensates for these limitations primarily by reviewing GAAP results to obtain a complete picture of the Company's performance and by including a reconciliation of non-GAAP results to GAAP results in its earnings releases.
Additional information regarding the economic substance of each exclusion, management's use of the resultant non-GAAP measures, the material limitations of management's approach and management's methods for compensating for such limitations is provided below.
Stock-based Compensation Expense, which consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of equity awards granted to employees and directors, is excluded in order to permit more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company's results since the Company grants different amounts and value of equity awards each quarter. In addition, given the fact that competitors grant different amounts and types of equity awards and may use different valuation assumptions, excluding stock-based compensation permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors.
Restructuring, Acquisition and Integration Expenses, which consist of employee severance, lease termination costs, exit costs, environmental investigation, remediation and related employee costs and other charges primarily related to closing and consolidating manufacturing facilities and those associated with the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses, are excluded because such charges (1) can be driven by the timing of acquisitions and exit activities which are difficult to predict, (2) are not directly related to ongoing business results and (3) generally do not reflect expected future operating expenses. In addition, given the fact that the Company's competitors complete acquisitions and adopt restructuring plans at different times and in different amounts than the Company, excluding these charges or benefits permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors. Items excluded by the Company may be different from those excluded by the Company's competitors and restructuring and integration expenses include both cash and non-cash expenses. Cash expenses reduce the Company's liquidity. Therefore, management also reviews GAAP results including these amounts.
Impairment Charges for Goodwill and Other Assets, which consist of non-cash charges, are excluded because such charges are non-recurring and do not reduce the Company's liquidity. In addition, given the fact that the Company's competitors may record impairment charges at different times, excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors.
Amortization Charges, which consist of non-cash charges impacted by the timing and magnitude of acquisitions of businesses or assets, are also excluded because such charges do not reduce the Company's liquidity. In addition, such charges can be driven by the timing of acquisitions, which is difficult to predict. Excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors because the Company's competitors complete acquisitions at different times and for different amounts than the Company.
Other Unusual or Infrequent Items, such as charges or benefits associated with distressed customers, expenses, charges and recoveries relating to certain legal matters, and gains and losses on sales of assets, are excluded because such items are typically non-recurring, difficult to predict or not directly related to the Company's ongoing or core operations and are therefore not considered by management in assessing the current operating performance of the Company and forecasting earnings trends. However, items excluded by the Company may be different from those excluded by the Company's competitors. In addition, these items include both cash and non-cash expenses. Cash expenses reduce the Company's liquidity. Management compensates for these limitations by reviewing GAAP results including these amounts.
Adjustments for Taxes, which consist of the tax effects of the various adjustments that we exclude from our non-GAAP measures and adjustments related to deferred tax and discrete tax items. Including these adjustments permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors. We determine the tax adjustments based upon the various applicable effective tax rates. In those jurisdictions in which we do not expect to realize a tax cost or benefit (due to a history of operating losses or other factors), a reduced tax rate is applied.
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