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Neutral 66 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$78.00
▲(19.91% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/30/26
The score reflects solid financial stability and improved cash generation, plus a strong, trend-supported technical setup and a constructive earnings update with raised guidance. These positives are tempered by very thin margins and a rich valuation (high P/E), with overbought momentum increasing near-term pullback risk.
Positive Factors
Diversified EMS exposure to mission-critical end markets
Benchmark's EMS model spans several regulated, long-life end markets (medical, A&D, semi-cap) that pay for reliability and aftermarket services. This product and end‑market diversification reduces reliance on any single cyclical sector and supports steadier program-level revenue and renewals over time.
Negative Factors
Thin and volatile profitability
Benchmark operates with low absolute margins typical of EMS but the near‑zero net margin leaves little buffer for cost inflation, program overruns, or pricing pressure. Volatile earnings reduce free cash flow predictability and make long‑term returns highly sensitive to small operational shifts.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified EMS exposure to mission-critical end markets
Benchmark's EMS model spans several regulated, long-life end markets (medical, A&D, semi-cap) that pay for reliability and aftermarket services. This product and end‑market diversification reduces reliance on any single cyclical sector and supports steadier program-level revenue and renewals over time.
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Benchmark Electronics (BHE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Benchmark Electronics Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Benchmark Electronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The company offers engineering services and technology ...
How the Company Makes Money
Benchmark primarily makes money by performing outsourced manufacturing and related services for OEM customers under manufacturing programs that convert customer demand forecasts and purchase orders into shipped products. Its main revenue stream is...

Benchmark Electronics Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive picture: the company beat Q1 expectations on revenue and EPS, raised full-year revenue guidance materially (to 9%–10%), reported strong YoY growth in Medical (+24%) and AC&C (+41%), highlighted improving Semi‑Cap momentum and maintained solid cash generation and a healthy balance sheet. Headwinds were present but generally manageable — sequential margin compression due to seasonality and variable compensation, modest YoY declines in Industrial and A&D, supply‑chain pockets and some ambiguity around the exact magnitude of Semi‑Cap sequential growth. Overall, the positives (guidance raise, sector outperformance, cash flow, bookings and strategic wins) outweigh the negatives.
Positive Updates
Revenue and EPS Beat
Q1 revenue of $677 million, up 7% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.58, which was at the higher end of prior guidance ($0.53–$0.59). Quarterly results came in toward the higher end of expectations.
Negative Updates
Sequential Margin Pressures
Despite YoY improvement, non-GAAP gross margin declined 30 basis points sequentially to 10.3% and non-GAAP operating margin fell 70 basis points sequentially to 4.8%, driven by seasonal volume fluctuations and higher variable compensation.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Negative
Revenue and EPS Beat
Q1 revenue of $677 million, up 7% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.58, which was at the higher end of prior guidance ($0.53–$0.59). Quarterly results came in toward the higher end of expectations.
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Company Guidance
Benchmark raised full‑year revenue guidance to 9%–10% (up from mid‑single digits) and said operating income and earnings should grow faster than revenue, backed by Q1 results of $677M revenue and $0.58 non‑GAAP EPS (non‑GAAP gross margin 10.3%, operating margin 4.8%, effective tax rate 27.4%). For Q2 they guide revenue $700M–$740M (≈+12% YoY at the midpoint), non‑GAAP gross margin 10.4%–10.6%, non‑GAAP operating margin 5.1%–5.3%, non‑GAAP diluted EPS $0.65–$0.71, an effective tax rate of 26%–27%, weighted average shares ~36.3M, interest/other ≈$3.5M, with GAAP including ~$6.1M stock‑based comp and $0.8M–$1.2M of other non‑operating items. The company also reiterated strength in Semi‑Cap (expecting mid‑teens sector growth and Penang‑4 online in Q3), affirmed continued investment (Q1 capex ~$18M; full‑year capex expected at the higher end of 2.0%–2.5% of revenue), and highlighted healthy liquidity and cash flow (Q1 operating cash flow $47M, free cash flow $29M, net cash +$120M, cash $325M, $486M available borrowing capacity), plus working‑capital improvements (cash conversion 67 days, inventory days down 14, turns 4.8 vs 4.0).

Benchmark Electronics Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financially stable with manageable leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.3–0.4) and improved recent cash generation (TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow positive), but profitability is the key constraint: gross margin ~10% and net margin under 1% with a weaker recent profit run-rate versus 2023–2024.
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
61
Positive
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.70B2.66B2.66B2.84B2.89B2.26B
Gross Profit275.51M269.46M270.02M271.07M255.24M205.90M
EBITDA125.74M117.18M156.96M158.50M141.49M98.03M
Net Income34.23M24.85M63.33M64.31M68.23M35.77M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets2.10B2.07B2.14B2.27B2.23B1.90B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments324.91M322.40M315.15M277.39M207.43M271.75M
Total Debt103.30M407.95M366.19M454.34M411.64M221.15M
Total Liabilities999.69M971.91M1.03B1.20B1.20B930.08M
Stockholders Equity2.10B1.10B1.11B1.08B1.03B973.80M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow86.83M85.42M155.97M96.56M-220.82M-44.80M
Operating Cash Flow139.49M123.96M189.22M174.29M-177.47M-2.62M
Investing Cash Flow-44.69M-32.70M-32.77M-77.14M-41.17M-41.88M
Financing Cash Flow-129.34M-105.90M-109.11M-23.58M159.23M-73.95M

Benchmark Electronics Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price65.05
Price Trends
50DMA
57.57
Positive
100DMA
52.22
Positive
200DMA
46.10
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
2.29
Negative
RSI
65.93
Neutral
STOCH
79.88
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BHE, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 65.05 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 59.08, above the 50-day MA of 57.57, and above the 200-day MA of 46.10, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.29 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.93 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 79.88 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BHE.

Benchmark Electronics Risk Analysis

Benchmark Electronics disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Benchmark Electronics reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Benchmark Electronics Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
75
Outperform
$33.31B23.7616.83%4.89%-9.65%
75
Outperform
$14.28B41.1710.61%18.98%211.82%
70
Outperform
$11.18B18.967.33%44.48%8.59%
69
Neutral
$35.22B31.6458.99%0.14%19.00%78.70%
66
Neutral
$2.60B61.392.25%1.44%0.11%-60.58%
66
Neutral
$5.75B14.721.11%1.43%-5.93%-76.11%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BHE
Benchmark Electronics
72.40
40.38
126.14%
FLEX
Flex
90.60
56.26
163.83%
JBL
Jabil
333.86
187.53
128.15%
SANM
Sanmina-Sci
208.67
131.88
171.74%
ST
Sensata
39.57
18.49
87.75%
TTMI
TTM Technologies
137.50
117.48
586.81%

Benchmark Electronics Corporate Events

Dividends
Benchmark Electronics Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend for 2026
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
Benchmark Electronics, Inc., a global provider of engineering design, supply chain, and manufacturing services to sectors including advanced computing, aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment, announced a sh...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Benchmark Electronics Finalizes CEO Moezidis Employment Agreement
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
On February 19, 2026, Benchmark Electronics entered into an employment agreement with David Moezidis, who was previously announced on September 2, 2025 as the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 31, 2026, and who will al...
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Apr 30, 2026