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Eplus Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 24.6%: Net sales rose 24.6% to $614.8 million on higher product sales, partly offset by lower service revenue. Source
  • Operating leverage from platform scale: Management credited the scalability of its operating platform with operating leverage across gross profit, operating income, adjusted EBITDA and EPS. Source
  • Diluted EPS more than doubled: Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.27 against $0.55, up 130.9%; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.45, up 104.2%. Source
  • Product segment sales rose 32.2%: Product segment sales rose 32.2% to $501.8 million, with increases from networking, cloud, security and collaboration products. Source
  • Professional services revenue fell 7.8%: Professional services revenue fell 7.8% to $64.1 million, attributed to project delays by certain retail and consumer customers, partly offset by consulting. Source
  • Consolidated gross margin rose: Consolidated gross margin was 25.8%, up from 25.4% in the prior year quarter; nine-month gross margin was 25.2%, against 24.9%. Source
  • Inventory more than doubled: Inventory rose 100.1% to $241.0 million, which the company attributed to an increase in projects in process. Source
  • Trade receivables rose 35.0%: Trade accounts receivable rose 35.0% to $698.0 million from $516.9 million at March 31, 2025. Source

“We are executing from a position of strength, delivering solid near-term performance while investing strategically for the future.”

Mark Marron, president and CEO of ePlus

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceFiscal year 202620% to 22% year-over-year growthRaised from mid-teens
Gross profit SourceFiscal year 202619% to 21% growthRaised from mid-teens
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal year 2026, against fiscal 2025 base of $141M41% to 43% increaseRaised from approximately twice the rate of net sales growth
Quarterly cash dividend SourcePayable March 18, 2026$0.25 per common shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 net sales growth guidance raised to 20% to 22% from mid-teens. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 gross profit growth guidance raised to 19% to 21% from mid-teens. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to 41% to 43% growth, from the prior twice-net-sales-pace expectation. Source
  • New: Mike Portegello was appointed to the Board of Directors during the quarter. Source

Quarter and nine-month results

  • Net sales rose 24.6%: Net sales rose 24.6% to $614.8 million on higher product sales, partly offset by lower service revenue. Source
  • Gross profit grew 26.8%: Consolidated gross profit was $158.7 million, up from $125.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating leverage from platform scale: Management credited the scalability of its operating platform with operating leverage across gross profit, operating income, adjusted EBITDA and EPS. Source
  • Diluted EPS more than doubled: Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.27 against $0.55, up 130.9%; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.45, up 104.2%. Source
  • Nine-month net sales up 22.2%: For the nine months, net sales rose 22.2% to $1,860.9 million, and net earnings from continuing operations rose 68.5% to $98.7 million. Source

Segment performance

  • Product segment sales rose 32.2%: Product segment sales rose 32.2% to $501.8 million, with increases from networking, cloud, security and collaboration products. Source
  • Professional services revenue fell 7.8%: Professional services revenue fell 7.8% to $64.1 million, attributed to project delays by certain retail and consumer customers, partly offset by consulting. Source
  • Managed services revenue grew 10.5%: Managed services revenue rose 10.5% to $48.8 million, mainly from cloud services. Source
  • Bailiwick lifted nine-month services revenue: Nine-month professional services revenue rose 25.8% to $212.1 million, primarily from the Bailiwick Services acquisition completed August 19, 2024. Source

“All of this positions us well to deliver sustainable growth over the long term and lasting value for our shareholders”

Mark Marron, president and CEO of ePlus

Products and customers

  • Cloud net sales rose 50.0%: Cloud net sales rose 50.0% to $175.4 million in the quarter; security net sales rose 13.2% to $61.1 million. Source
  • Networking net sales rose 27.3%: Networking net sales rose 27.3% to $230.9 million in the quarter and 17.3% to $707.2 million for the nine months. Source
  • Telecom, media and entertainment grew 39.8%: Telecom, media and entertainment net sales rose 39.8% to $176.4 million, the largest end market in the quarter, and 52.6% for the nine months. Source
  • SLED net sales fell 16.1%: SLED net sales fell 16.1% to $59.9 million in the quarter; retail net sales rose 1.8% to $34.4 million. Source

Costs and operating expenses

  • Operating expenses rose 6.1%: Quarterly operating expenses were $115.2 million, up 6.1%, mainly from higher variable compensation tied to gross profit. Source
  • Nine-month operating expenses up 11.9%: Nine-month operating expenses were $340.5 million, up 11.9%, reflecting variable compensation, salaries and benefits, and general and administrative costs. Source
  • Operating income rose 163.9%: Consolidated operating income rose 163.9% to $43.5 million in the quarter. Source
  • Effective tax rate was lower: The effective tax rate for the quarter was 26.7%, compared with 26.9% in the prior year quarter. Source

Margins and pricing

  • Consolidated gross margin rose: Consolidated gross margin was 25.8%, up from 25.4% in the prior year quarter; nine-month gross margin was 25.2%, against 24.9%. Source
  • Product margin rose on mix: Product segment margin was 23.8%, up from 22.1%, due to product mix, partly offset by a lower share of sales recorded on a net basis. Source
  • Professional services margin declined: Professional services gross margin was 39.2%, down from 40.1%, due to a shift in the mix of services provided. Source

Demand and order book

  • AI demand cited for growth: Management said part of the revenue growth reflects demand for AI, which is fueling spend across all solution sets. Source
  • Services gross billings fell 21.9%: Services gross billings were $107.2 million in the quarter, down 21.9%, while nine-month services billings rose 5.4%. Source
  • Product gross billings rose 22.8%: Product gross billings were $874.9 million in the quarter, up 22.8%, with networking billings up 39.7%. Source

Cash, balance sheet and treasury stock

  • Cash fell since March 31: Cash and cash equivalents were $326.3 million at December 31, 2025, down from $389.4 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Inventory more than doubled: Inventory rose 100.1% to $241.0 million, which the company attributed to an increase in projects in process. Source
  • Trade receivables rose 35.0%: Trade accounts receivable rose 35.0% to $698.0 million from $516.9 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Share count edged down: Shares outstanding were 26.4 million at December 31, 2025, against 26.5 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Treasury stock cost increased: Treasury stock at cost rose to $95.1 million from $70.7 million, with 1,376 thousand shares held at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and capital priorities

  • Long-term strategy centers on services: Management said the long-term strategy centers on expanding services and value-added solutions. Source
  • Capital priorities stated: Management said it will take a disciplined approach to capital deployment, prioritizing the core business and strengthening capabilities. Source
  • Focus on sustainable competitive advantages: Management said it will focus on areas offering sustainable competitive advantages while preserving a healthy balance sheet. Source

Other items and corporate news

  • Discontinued operations earnings fell: Earnings from discontinued operations were $1.7 million, primarily from settling a legal matter, against $9.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Portegello joins board: Mike Portegello was appointed to the Board of Directors during the quarter. Source
  • Bailiwick recognized for digital lock: Bailiwick was selected for the National Retail Federation Innovators Showcase for its digital lock technology. Source
  • Dori White named CRN executive: Vice President Dori White was named Solution Provider Marketing Executive of the Year in CRN's 2025 Women of the Year Awards. Source
  • Headcount about 2,160 employees: The company reported approximately 2,160 employees, up from approximately 2,130 in the prior release. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross billings Source$982.1 million, up 15.6%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Guidance does not factor in recessionary conditions or other unexpected developments. Source
  • Demand: Management cited project delays by certain retail and consumer customers as the main reason professional services revenue declined. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Net sales growth guidance was raised from the prior mid-teens expectation to 20% to 22%. Source
  • Not stated: Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised from the prior twice-net-sales-pace expectation. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it remains committed to executing its long-term strategy. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.