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Sensata Technologies Holding plc: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 14 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 5.0% with organic growth: Revenue was $990.6 million, up $47.2 million or 5.0%. Organic revenue rose $41.1 million, or 4.4%. Six-month revenue was $1,925.4 million, up 3.8%. Source
  • Operating income and margin rose: Operating income was $165.4 million, 16.7% of revenue, up 19.8%. Adjusted operating income was $193.3 million, 19.5% of revenue, up 8.0% from a 19.0% margin. Source
  • Aerospace, defense and commercial equipment grew most: Revenue rose to $233.7 million from $209.7 million, and segment operating margin was 27.8% against 24.4%. Six-month revenue was $464.0 million. Source
  • Free cash flow rose 61.4% in quarter: Free cash flow was $186.4 million against $115.5 million, up 61.4%. Operating cash flow was $210.0 million against $140.9 million. Conversion was 130%. Source
  • Revenue guided up 3% to 6%: Third-quarter revenue guidance of $957 million to $987 million is 3% to 6% above $932 million a year earlier, and includes tariff recovery. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guided up 4% to 9%: Adjusted EPS guidance of $0.93 to $0.97 is 4% to 9% above $0.89. Adjusted operating margin guidance is 19.4% to 19.6%, against 19.3% a year earlier. Source

“Our second quarter results demonstrate that the successful execution of our strategy is creating clear momentum across the business,”

Stephan von Schuckmann, Sensata's Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcethird quarter of 2026$957 to $987 millionNew
Revenue, tariff recovery Sourcethird quarter of 2026approximately $10 million at the midpointNew
Adjusted operating margin Sourcethird quarter of 202619.4% to 19.6%New
Adjusted net income Sourcethird quarter of 2026$137 to $142 millionNew
Adjusted EPS Sourcethird quarter of 2026$0.93 to $0.97New
GAAP operating income Sourcethird quarter of 2026$156.5 to $161.0 millionNew
GAAP net income Sourcethird quarter of 2026$96.0 to $98.0 millionNew
GAAP EPS Sourcethird quarter of 2026$0.65 to $0.67New
Restructuring related and other (operating income adjustment) Sourcethird quarter of 2026$14.0 to $16.0 millionNew
Amortization of intangible assets Sourcethird quarter of 2026$15.5 to $16.0 millionNew
Amortization of debt issuance costs (net income adjustment) Sourcethird quarter of 2026$1.0 millionNew
Deferred taxes and other tax related (net income adjustment) Sourcethird quarter of 2026$11.5 to $12.0 millionNew
Weighted-average diluted shares Sourcethird quarter of 2026147.0 millionNew
Adjusted operating income Sourcethird quarter of 2026$186 to $193 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance issued for revenue and adjusted EPS, with the release stating the tariff and recovery assumptions. Source
  • New: During the second quarter, the company completed a $400 million cash tender offer retiring about $406 million of long-term debt. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 5.0% with organic growth: Revenue was $990.6 million, up $47.2 million or 5.0%. Organic revenue rose $41.1 million, or 4.4%. Six-month revenue was $1,925.4 million, up 3.8%. Source
  • Operating income and margin rose: Operating income was $165.4 million, 16.7% of revenue, up 19.8%. Adjusted operating income was $193.3 million, 19.5% of revenue, up 8.0% from a 19.0% margin. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 12.6% in quarter: Adjusted EPS was $0.98 against $0.87, up 12.6%. Diluted EPS was $0.70 against $0.41, up 70.7%. The reconciliation includes restructuring, amortization and deferred tax adjustments. Source
  • Six-month adjusted EPS rose 11.5%: Six-month adjusted EPS was $1.84, up 11.5% from $1.65. Six-month operating income was $307.0 million, 15.9% of revenue, against 14.0% a year earlier. Source

Segments and regions

  • Aerospace, defense and commercial equipment grew most: Revenue rose to $233.7 million from $209.7 million, and segment operating margin was 27.8% against 24.4%. Six-month revenue was $464.0 million. Source
  • Automotive revenue and margin both rose: Automotive revenue was $544.8 million against $527.5 million. Segment operating income was $131.7 million, 24.2% of segment revenue against 23.0%. Source
  • Industrials revenue up, margin down: Industrials revenue was $212.1 million against $206.3 million. Segment margin was 27.1% against 28.1%, on operating income of $57.5 million against $57.9 million. Source
  • Americas share rose, Europe share fell: Americas was 40.9% of revenue against 40.3%. Europe was 27.2% against 28.1%, and Asia/Rest of World was 31.9% against 31.6%. Source
  • Prior periods recast to three segments: Prior period results were recast to match the three-segment structure, so the quarter is compared on the same basis. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Cost of revenue rose with sales: Cost of revenue was $688.8 million against $657.1 million. Research and development was $31.9 million against $32.6 million, and SG&A was $90.5 million against $87.8 million. Source
  • Restructuring costs excluded from adjusted results: Restructuring related and other adjustments were $17.5 million, against $16.3 million a year earlier, and are excluded from adjusted operating income. Source
  • Amortization lower than a year earlier: Amortization of intangible assets was $15.7 million against $21.2 million. GAAP restructuring and other charges, net were $(1.7) million, against $6.6 million. Source
  • Tariff costs matched by pass-through revenue: Tariff costs are expected to be matched by pass-through revenue in the third quarter, so adjusted operating income, net income and EPS are not expected to be impacted. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow rose 61.4% in quarter: Free cash flow was $186.4 million against $115.5 million, up 61.4%. Operating cash flow was $210.0 million against $140.9 million. Conversion was 130%. Source
  • Six-month free cash flow reached $291.0 million: Six-month free cash flow was $291.0 million, against $202.1 million a year earlier, with conversion of 108% for the six months. Source
  • Long-term debt reduced: Long-term debt, net was $2,424.8 million at June 30, 2026, against $2,828.6 million at December 31, 2025, after the tender offer. Source
  • Net leverage ratio fell to 2.4: Net debt was $2,056.8 million against $2,294.2 million at year-end. The net leverage ratio was 2.4 against 2.7, and gross leverage was 2.9 against 3.4. Source
  • Cash on hand fell over six months: Cash on hand was $403.3 million at June 30, 2026, against $573.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Shareholder returns and capital

  • Quarterly dividend returned $17.5 million: Sensata returned about $17.5 million to shareholders through its quarterly dividend in the second quarter. Source
  • Six-month share repurchases of $25.1 million: Six-month returns were about $60.1 million, including $34.9 million of dividends and $25.1 million of share repurchases, the same repurchase figure as the first quarter. Source
  • Capital spending declined year on year: Additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software were $23.6 million against $25.4 million, and $41.5 million against $58.0 million for six months. Source
  • Diluted share count little changed: Diluted weighted-average shares were 146.7 million in the quarter, against 146.5 million, and 146.7 million for six months against 147.7 million. Source

Third-quarter guidance

  • Revenue guided up 3% to 6%: Third-quarter revenue guidance of $957 million to $987 million is 3% to 6% above $932 million a year earlier, and includes tariff recovery. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guided up 4% to 9%: Adjusted EPS guidance of $0.93 to $0.97 is 4% to 9% above $0.89. Adjusted operating margin guidance is 19.4% to 19.6%, against 19.3% a year earlier. Source
  • GAAP earnings guided below adjusted: GAAP EPS guidance is $0.65 to $0.67, and GAAP operating income $156.5 million to $161.0 million. The gap reflects restructuring, amortization and deferred tax items. Source
  • Share count assumed at 147.0 million: Guidance assumes 147.0 million weighted-average diluted shares outstanding. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Guidance reflects tariff expectations based on trade policies in effect as of July 28, 2026, so tariff recovery and costs depend on that policy environment. Source
  • Demand: Third-quarter guidance excludes expected customer payments tied to a program termination. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The company refers to the segment reorganization as previously disclosed; the release does not state a status against it. Source

Other quarters

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