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Sanmina Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 27 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Management sees fiscal 2027 demand: Management said it sees demand for fiscal 2027 with growth ramping through the year and into fiscal 2028. Source
  • Free cash flow was $24 million: Cash from operations was $124.5 million less $100.8 million of net property purchases, giving free cash flow of $23.7 million. Second-quarter free cash flow was $342.1 million. Source
  • Working capital absorbed $97 million: Net change in working capital was negative $97.2 million in the quarter, after positive $120.2 million in the second quarter. Inventories were $3.15 billion, against $3.03 billion at March 28. Source

“We delivered another great quarter. Revenue was at the high end of our outlook, while non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP diluted EPS exceeded our outlook,”

Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina Corporation

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFourth quarter of fiscal 2026 (quarter ending October 3, 2026)$3.3 billion - $3.6 billionNew
Non-GAAP operating margin SourceFourth quarter of fiscal 20267.5% - 8.0%New
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceFourth quarter of fiscal 2026$3.05 - $3.35New
Revenue SourceFiscal 2026$14.0 billion - $14.3 billionRaised from $13.7 billion - $14.3 billion
Non-GAAP operating margin SourceFiscal 20266.85% - 7.25%Raised from 6.3% - 6.6%
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceFiscal 2026$11.90 - $12.20Raised from $10.75 - $11.35

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 non-GAAP operating margin range raised to 6.85%-7.25% from 6.3%-6.6%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS range raised to $11.90-$12.20 from $10.75-$11.35. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 revenue range low end raised to $14.0 billion from $13.7 billion; high end unchanged. Source
  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP diluted EPS ranges were given. Source

Margins and cost items

  • Acquisition costs fell from second quarter: Acquisition, integration and others was $21.1 million, against $72.6 million in the second quarter. It includes a $13 million fair value adjustment to contingent consideration tied to ZT. Source
  • Legal settlement expense recorded: The company recorded $4.65 million of expense for a settlement in principle of a legal matter. It is excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Interest expense rose sharply: Interest expense was $32.5 million, against $32.1 million in the second quarter and $5.0 million a year earlier. Interest income was $9.8 million. Source
  • Stock compensation expense increased: Stock compensation expense was $24.8 million, against $16.1 million a year earlier. Selling, general and administrative expense was $109.3 million, against $69.5 million. Source
  • Tax provision rose year over year: The provision for income taxes was $66.4 million, against $18.5 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Source

Demand and customer orders

  • Management sees fiscal 2027 demand: Management said it sees demand for fiscal 2027 with growth ramping through the year and into fiscal 2028. Source
  • Orders secured in both businesses: Management said the company secured more customer orders in core Sanmina and in ZT Systems during the quarter. Source
  • Deferred revenue and advances declined: Deferred revenue and customer advances were $1.15 billion at June 27, against $1.23 billion at March 28 in the prior release and $878 million at September 27, 2025. Source

“During the quarter, we secured more customer orders in both core Sanmina and ZT Systems, expanded our capabilities, increased capacity and made progress in achieving additional synergies through vertical integration.”

Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina Corporation

Cash flow and working capital

  • Free cash flow was $24 million: Cash from operations was $124.5 million less $100.8 million of net property purchases, giving free cash flow of $23.7 million. Second-quarter free cash flow was $342.1 million. Source
  • Working capital absorbed $97 million: Net change in working capital was negative $97.2 million in the quarter, after positive $120.2 million in the second quarter. Inventories were $3.15 billion, against $3.03 billion at March 28. Source
  • Cash balance rose to $1.84 billion: Ending cash and cash equivalents were $1.84 billion, against $1.58 billion at March 28 and $926 million at September 27, 2025. Source

Capital and balance sheet

  • No share repurchases in the quarter: The cash flow statement shows no repurchases of common stock in the quarter, against $13.5 million a year earlier. Nine-month repurchases were $239.2 million. Source
  • Long-term debt rose to $1.96 billion: Long-term debt was $1.96 billion at June 27, against $283 million at September 27, 2025. Nine-month proceeds from long-term debt were $2.2 billion. Source
  • Goodwill declined from March 28: Goodwill was $121.9 million at June 27, against $358.8 million at March 28 in the prior release and $30.4 million at September 27, 2025. The documents do not explain the change. Source
  • Acquisition line showed $243 million inflow: The business acquisition line was a $242.8 million inflow in the quarter, net of cash acquired and a working capital settlement received. The nine-month outflow was $1.11 billion. Source

“As momentum builds across our business, we see strong demand for fiscal 2027, with growth ramping throughout the year and into fiscal 2028.”

Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina Corporation

Strategy, capacity and ZT integration

  • Synergies and capacity progress described: Management said the company expanded capabilities, increased capacity and made progress on additional synergies through vertical integration. Source
  • Investment to support future growth: Management said the company has established a foundation and continues strategic investment to support future growth. Source
  • Net property and equipment rose: Net property, plant and equipment was $1.05 billion, against $993 million at March 28 and $682 million at September 27, 2025. Quarterly net purchases were $100.8 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 27 July 2026

  • Fourth quarter closes October 3: The fourth fiscal quarter, for which ranges were given, ends October 3, 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: The company recorded $4.65 million of expense tied to a settlement in principle of a legal matter this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said progress was made on achieving additional synergies through vertical integration, without a timeline or target. 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.