TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) posts 14% Q3 sales growth, plans $1.4B Astrodyne deal
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TE Connectivity plc reported a record fiscal third quarter 2026, with net sales of $5.16 billion, up 14% on a reported basis and 12% organically year over year, driven by growth in both Transportation and Industrial segments. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.55, up 19% year over year, and adjusted EPS reached a record $2.94, up 22%. GAAP operating margin was 19%, while adjusted operating margin expanded to 22%. Orders were also a record at $5.7 billion, a 27% increase with double-digit order growth across all businesses.
Cash flow from operating activities was $1.2 billion for the quarter and $3.0 billion year to date, supporting free cash flow of $883 million for the quarter and $2.2 billion year to date. The company returned $2.0 billion to shareholders year to date. TE Connectivity entered a definitive agreement to acquire Astrodyne TDI for approximately $1.4 billion, adding more than $250 million in expected annual sales to the Industrial Solutions segment. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the company guides to about $5.25 billion in sales (11% growth) and adjusted EPS of approximately $3.05 (18% growth), with GAAP EPS from continuing operations of about $2.84 (27% growth).
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- Fiscal Q3 2026 net sales grew 14% to a record $5.16 billion, with 12% organic growth and record orders of $5.7 billion up 27% year over year.
- GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations rose 19% to $2.55, while adjusted EPS reached a record $2.94, up 22% year over year.
- Fourth quarter FY26 outlook calls for approximately $5.25 billion in sales and adjusted EPS of about $3.05, implying double-digit growth versus the prior year.
- TE Connectivity agreed to acquire Astrodyne TDI for about $1.4 billion, with the business expected to contribute over $250 million in annual sales to Industrial Solutions.
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Filing Explained
At June 26, cash was $1,239 million, versus an announced $1.4 billion acquisition price, with short- and long-term debt also reported.
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Earnings Snapshot
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, expects approximately $5.25 billion in sales (11% year-over-year growth) and adjusted EPS of about $3.05 (18% year-over-year growth); GAAP EPS from continuing operations is expected to be about $2.84 (27% year-over-year growth).
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