Flex Ltd. · FLEX · FY2027 Q2 · Calendar Q4 2026
Flex raises FY2027 outlook as AI infrastructure demand drives growth
The quarter supports a constructive operating thesis for Flex: strong demand for AI infrastructure power, cooling, and compute is supporting growth, margin expansion, and a higher full-year outlook. The thesis remains dependent on execution, sustained mix, supply availability, and customer concentration.
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What changed
Flex reported stronger year-over-year growth, expanded margins, closed the EPC Power acquisition, introduced the Reveal brand for the planned Axiom spin-off, and raised full-year FY2027 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance.
Guidance delta
Management raised full-year FY2027 guidance to revenue of $34.9–$35.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.84–$5.16.
Key takeaways
- Revenue grew 25% year over year to $8.5 billion and adjusted EPS rose 49% to $1.18.
- Margin expansion was led by a 200-basis-point increase in Cloud and Power Infrastructure margin.
- Flex closed the EPC Power acquisition, advanced the Axiom spin-off, and unveiled the Reveal brand.
- AI infrastructure, 800-volt power technology, and robotics remained key growth areas, alongside supply-chain and leverage risks.
Management priorities
- Advance the Axiom spin-off and prepare for Innovation Day on November 10.
- Expand capacity for Cloud and Power Infrastructure growth through FY2028.
- Develop prefabricated AI modules, cooling products, 800-volt systems, and solid-state transformer technology.
- Integrate EPC Power and expand robotics automation platforms and cobot partnerships.
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Snapshot as of publicationFlex Ltd. is a global provider offering extensive design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Flex Agility Solutions (FAS), Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS), and Nextracker. The company specializes in a range of cross-industry technologies, such as human-machine interfaces, Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, advanced power solutions, sensor fusion, and smart audio systems. A significant offering includes integrated solar tracker and software solutions tailored for utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects. Flex also delivers value-added design and engineering support, alongside comprehensive systems assembly and manufacturing services. These encompass enclosure fabrication, rigorous testing, and meticulous materials procurement and inventory management.…
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