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Amphenol Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales up 58%, organic growth 33%: Net sales were $7,620.1 million, up 58% in U.S. dollars from $4,811.0 million a year earlier, with organic growth of 33%. Source
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS up 68%: Adjusted Diluted EPS was $1.06 against $0.63 a year earlier. The adjusted figure excludes acquisition costs, inventory step-up, stock-compensation tax benefits and a China discrete tax item. Source
  • Communications Solutions sales up 88%: Sales of $4,534.7 million rose 88% in U.S. dollars, with organic growth of 47%. Operating income was $1,389.4 million, a 30.6% margin. Source
  • Orders of $9.4 billion: Orders were $9.4 billion against sales of $7.6 billion, a book-to-bill ratio of 1.24:1. Source
  • IT datacom organic growth cited: Management cited organic growth in the IT datacom market, alongside most other end markets. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin 27.3%: GAAP operating margin was 24.0% and Adjusted Operating Margin 27.3%, against 21.3% and 23.5% in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • China discrete tax charge $290.0 million: Discrete tax items of $290.0 million ($0.22 per share) included a $130.0 million accrual tied to unfavorable China determinations on prior-period positions. Source
  • Free cash flow of $831 million: Operating cash flow was $1.1 billion and free cash flow $831 million, against $580.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • CommScope CCS acquisition closed: The Connectivity and Cable Solutions business, called CommScope in the filing, was acquired from Vistance Networks and closed in the first quarter of 2026. Source

“The revolution in electronics continues to accelerate, with new innovations creating exciting growth opportunities for Amphenol across each of our diversified end markets.”

Amphenol President and Chief Executive Officer, R. Adam Norwitt

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales Sourcesecond quarter of 2026$8.1 billion to $8.2 billionNew
Adjusted Diluted EPS Sourcesecond quarter of 2026$1.14 to $1.16New
Diluted EPS (GAAP) Sourcesecond quarter of 2026$1.13 - $1.15New
Acquisition-related costs, net of tax Sourcesecond quarter of 2026approximately $18.0 million ($0.01 per share)New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Second-quarter 2026 sales and Adjusted Diluted EPS ranges were added; the prior release gave first-quarter ranges only. Source
  • New: Adjusted effective tax rate increased to 27.0%, from 25.5% for the fourth quarter of 2025 in the prior release. Source
  • New: Tax payment notices from China authorities total $230.0 million; the prior release gave a $100.0 million to $300.0 million range for potential costs. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Sales up 58%, organic growth 33%: Net sales were $7,620.1 million, up 58% in U.S. dollars from $4,811.0 million a year earlier, with organic growth of 33%. Source
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS up 68%: Adjusted Diluted EPS was $1.06 against $0.63 a year earlier. The adjusted figure excludes acquisition costs, inventory step-up, stock-compensation tax benefits and a China discrete tax item. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS up 24%: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.72 against $0.58. Net income attributable to Amphenol Corporation was $933.0 million against $737.8 million. Source

Segments and end markets

  • Communications Solutions sales up 88%: Sales of $4,534.7 million rose 88% in U.S. dollars, with organic growth of 47%. Operating income was $1,389.4 million, a 30.6% margin. Source

“We are extremely proud of the Company’s outstanding performance.”

Amphenol President and Chief Executive Officer, R. Adam Norwitt

Orders and end-market demand

  • Orders of $9.4 billion: Orders were $9.4 billion against sales of $7.6 billion, a book-to-bill ratio of 1.24:1. Source
  • IT datacom organic growth cited: Management cited organic growth in the IT datacom market, alongside most other end markets. Source
  • Organic growth in most end markets: Management attributed sales growth to organic growth in most end markets, together with acquisitions. Source

Margins, costs and tax

  • Adjusted operating margin 27.3%: GAAP operating margin was 24.0% and Adjusted Operating Margin 27.3%, against 21.3% and 23.5% in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Inventory step-up cost $132.0 million: Cost of sales included $132.0 million of acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization, or $0.08 per share after tax. Source
  • Acquisition-related expenses $248.9 million: Acquisition-related expenses totaled $248.9 million ($0.16 per share), mainly transaction costs and acquired-backlog amortization, primarily tied to CommScope. Source
  • GAAP tax rate 42.7%: The GAAP effective tax rate was 42.7%, against 22.7% a year earlier. The reported figure includes the China items described below. Source

“I am confident in the ability of our outstanding entrepreneurial management team to continue to dynamically adjust to changing market conditions”

Amphenol President and Chief Executive Officer, R. Adam Norwitt

China tax matter

  • China discrete tax charge $290.0 million: Discrete tax items of $290.0 million ($0.22 per share) included a $130.0 million accrual tied to unfavorable China determinations on prior-period positions. Source
  • Prior-year tax assumptions reassessed: Management reassessed tax rate assumptions on prior years' results not subject to the China inquiries, adding $160.0 million of tax obligations. Source
  • Accrual added to fourth-quarter charge: The $130.0 million accrual was in addition to the $100.0 million accrued in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow of $831 million: Operating cash flow was $1.1 billion and free cash flow $831 million, against $580.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Acquisitions cost $10.6 billion: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, were $10,591.8 million against $2,172.2 million a year earlier. Purchases of investments were $232.6 million. Source
  • Senior notes issuance of $3.6 billion: Proceeds from senior notes and other long-term debt were $3,645.1 million, with repayments of $350.7 million. Source
  • Cash balance fell from year-end: Cash and cash equivalents were $4,128.0 million at March 31, 2026, against $11,130.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Capital returned to shareholders

  • Nearly $485 million returned: The company bought 1.3 million shares for $178 million and paid $307 million in dividends, nearly $485 million in total. Source
  • Option exercises brought in cash: Proceeds from stock option exercises were $95.9 million, against $53.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted share count rose: Weighted average diluted shares were 1,289.7 million, against 1,266.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Strategy and acquisitions

  • CommScope CCS acquisition closed: The Connectivity and Cable Solutions business, called CommScope in the filing, was acquired from Vistance Networks and closed in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Technology range widened through deals: Management said the company expanded its high-technology interconnect range through organic innovation and acquisitions, including CommScope. Source
  • Acquisitions added 23 points of growth: Acquisitions contributed 23 points of the 58% sales increase, and currency added 2 points, according to the reconciliation table. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Book-to-bill Source1.24:1

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: The second-quarter sales range assumes current market conditions and constant exchange rates continue. Source
  • Regulatory: China tax authorities made unfavorable determinations on prior-period tax positions that are under inquiry. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the CCS acquisition was completed as previously announced. Source
  • Ahead: Management said first-quarter sales and Adjusted Diluted EPS exceeded the high end of the earlier guidance. Source

Other quarters

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