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Scansource, Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • MicroAge acquisition announced: ScanSource announced agreement to acquire MicroAge, a leading IT solutions integrator and managed services provider, for $220.5 million in all-cash transaction expected to close in Q1 FY27. Source

“I'm proud of our team's excellent fourth quarter performance, with 17% sales growth and even stronger EPS growth”

Mike Baur, Chair and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Free cash flowFiscal year 2026At least $90 millionRaised from At least $80 million
Net sales growth SourceFiscal year 20276% to 10%New
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal year 2027$158 million to $165 millionNew
Free cash flow SourceFiscal year 2027At least $85 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: In Q3 2026, company raised fiscal 2026 free cash flow guidance from at least $80 million to at least $90 million based on improved operating cash generation.
  • New: Company announced agreement to acquire MicroAge for $220.5 million in all-cash transaction. MicroAge is IT solutions integrator, managed services provider, and digital transformation partner with 2,400 clients. Source

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

  • Full-year sales grew 6.1%: Fiscal 2026 net sales increased 6.1% to $3.226 billion from $3.041 billion, with 5.2% organic growth excluding acquisitions and FX impact. Source

Segment and Geographic Performance

  • Specialty Technology Solutions accelerated: Specialty Technology Solutions Q4 net sales of $927.2 million increased 17.6% year-over-year, driven by broad-based growth across North America. Full-year sales of $3.125 billion increased 6.2%. Source
  • Intelisys & Advisory grew: Intelisys & Advisory Q4 net sales of $25.9 million increased 7.2% year-over-year, primarily from higher Resourcive sales. Full-year sales of $101.1 million increased 3.1%. Source

“We're also excited about our agreement to acquire MicroAge, which we believe will accelerate growth, expand margins, and adds new services capabilities”

Mike Baur, Chair and CEO

Recurring Revenue and Margin Trends

  • Recurring revenue composition strengthens: Recurring revenue represented 31.5% of gross profit in Q4, consistent with 31.6% prior year. For full year, recurring revenue grew to 33.7% of gross profit from 32.8%, showing margin accretion. Source

Cash Generation and Capital Returns

  • Share repurchases continued: Fiscal 2026 share repurchases of $97.9 million reduced share count from 23.4 million shares to 20.7 million shares on weighted-average diluted basis, reflecting capital return commitment. Source
  • Balance sheet net debt moderate: As of June 30, 2026, ScanSource had cash and cash equivalents of $88.4 million and total debt of $101.4 million, resulting in net debt position of $13.0 million. Source

MicroAge Acquisition Strategy

  • MicroAge acquisition announced: ScanSource announced agreement to acquire MicroAge, a leading IT solutions integrator and managed services provider, for $220.5 million in all-cash transaction expected to close in Q1 FY27. Source
  • MicroAge client and employee base: MicroAge serves approximately 2,400 clients with more than 200 employees, representing a substantial services-oriented business complementary to ScanSource distribution operations. Source

Coming up, per management

  • MicroAge acquisition closing expected: MicroAge acquisition expected to close in Q1 FY27, the quarter ending September 30, 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Source
  • Earnings conference call scheduled: ScanSource will hold earnings conference call on August 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. ET with webcast available for replay for 60 days at www.scansource.com. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: FY26 actual net sales of $3.226 billion exceeded guidance range of $3.0B-$3.1B provided at beginning of year. Source
  • Met: FY26 actual Adjusted EBITDA of $151.5 million achieved at upper end of $140-150M guidance range provided at beginning of year. Source

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point carries a quote that is checked word for word against the filing; a point whose quote is not found is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.