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Sanmina-Sci
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$237.00
▲(36.14% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/03/26
The score is driven primarily by strong earnings-call outlook (high growth and improved profitability guidance) and solid financial execution (notably strong cash generation), supported by a strong price uptrend. Offsetting these positives are elevated valuation (high P/E) and balance-sheet risk from the sharp increase in leverage, alongside near-term technical overbought signals.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistently strong operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, working capital and buybacks. High cash conversion (free cash flow ~70% of net income TTM) supports reinvestment and cushions against cyclical EMS headwinds over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Rising leverage
A material increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. With management signaling a long‑term net leverage target of 1.0x–2.0x, balance‑sheet risk is structurally higher and could constrain capital allocation if growth or margins soften.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Consistently strong operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, working capital and buybacks. High cash conversion (free cash flow ~70% of net income TTM) supports reinvestment and cushions against cyclical EMS headwinds over the next 2–6 months.
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Sanmina-Sci Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Segment
Breaks down sales by Sanmina’s business lines, showing which product or service areas drive growth and which are second‑order. Segment-level trends point to shifts toward higher‑margin offerings, dependence on a few large customers, and where operational investments are paying off or may be needed.
Breaks down sales by Sanmina’s business lines, showing which product or service areas drive growth and which are second‑order. Segment-level trends point to shifts toward higher‑margin offerings, dependence on a few large customers, and where operational investments are paying off or may be needed.
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Market Cap
$11.41B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.4
Beta (1Y)1.38
Revenue Growth44.48%
EPS Growth8.59%
CountryUS
Employees32,000
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.81
Shares Outstanding53,597,736
10 Day Avg. Volume1,457,568
30 Day Avg. Volume1,347,518
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.79
Price to Book (P/B)2.67
Price to Sales (P/S)0.77
P/FCF Ratio13.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$250.00Price Target Upside43.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)11.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.12B
Sanmina-Sci Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sanmina Corporation delivers comprehensive manufacturing services, encompassing components, finished goods, repair, supply chain management, and post-sale support on a global scale. Its operations are structured into two principal divisions: Integ...
How the Company Makes Money
Sanmina primarily makes money by providing outsourced manufacturing and related services to OEM customers and recognizing revenue from the sale of manufactured products (and associated services) delivered under customer programs. Key revenue strea...
Sanmina-Sci Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 27, 2026
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial performance for Q2 FY26: very large revenue growth (driven by the ZT Systems acquisition), substantial EPS upside, robust cash generation and an improved ROIC and liquidity position. Management provided forward guidance that reflects continued high growth and reiterated confidence in achieving $16B+ in FY27. Negative items discussed (CPS margin compression, inventory build, component shortages and timing uncertainty due to shipment pull‑forwards) are meaningful but appear manageable and largely transitory relative to the material upside from ZT integration, organic core growth, and cash generation.Positive Updates
Record Quarterly Revenue and Strong YoY Growth
Revenue of $4.01 billion for Q2 FY26, up ~102% versus the prior year period, driven by strong contribution from the ZT Systems acquisition and growth across Core Sanmina end markets.
Negative Updates
CPS Margin Pressure
CPS non‑GAAP gross margin declined to 11.6%, down 230 basis points year‑over‑year, primarily due to depreciation and investments to support new programs and expected timing issues that impacted near‑term profitability.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Quarterly Revenue and Strong YoY Growth
Revenue of $4.01 billion for Q2 FY26, up ~102% versus the prior year period, driven by strong contribution from the ZT Systems acquisition and growth across Core Sanmina end markets.
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Company Guidance
The company guided Q3 revenue of $3.2 billion to $3.5 billion (core Sanmina $2.2B–$2.3B; ZT Systems $1.0B–$1.2B) — a $3.35B midpoint implying ~64% YoY growth — with non‑GAAP operating margin of 6.4%–6.9%, other income/expense a net ~$30M charge, a non‑GAAP effective tax rate of 21%–23%, and an estimated $5M noncash reduction for India JV partners; it expects non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $2.55–$2.85 on ~55M shares (midpoint $2.70, ~77% YoY increase), depreciation of ~ $50M and CapEx of ~$95M. For fiscal 2026 the company reiterated revenue guidance of $13.7B–$14.3B (core Sanmina high‑single‑digit growth; ZT Systems on track to the $5B–$6B annualized range), non‑GAAP operating margin of 6.3%–6.6%, and non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $10.75–$11.35 on ~55M shares, while signaling a long‑term net leverage target of 1.0x–2.0x and confidence in achieving $16B+ revenue in fiscal 2027.Sanmina-Sci Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Cash Flow
82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 11.34B | 8.13B | 7.57B | 8.94B | 7.92B | 6.74B |
| Gross Profit | 967.17M | 716.36M | 640.43M | 743.21M | 622.21M | 526.44M |
| EBITDA | 570.32M | 463.19M | 469.14M | 567.33M | 433.58M | 410.85M |
| Net Income | 259.61M | 245.89M | 222.54M | 309.97M | 240.38M | 249.55M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.67B | 5.86B | 4.82B | 4.87B | 4.84B | 4.21B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.58B | 966.22M | 625.86M | 667.57M | 529.86M | 650.03M |
| Total Debt | 2.17B | 394.24M | 384.11M | 421.28M | 412.00M | 386.13M |
| Total Liabilities | 7.06B | 3.32B | 2.46B | 2.56B | 3.02B | 2.33B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.42B | 2.35B | 2.20B | 2.17B | 1.82B | 1.88B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 734.23M | 473.30M | 228.99M | 43.80M | 192.22M | 266.13M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 977.35M | 620.66M | 340.22M | 235.17M | 330.85M | 338.34M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.59B | -108.21M | -114.40M | -192.46M | -132.21M | -91.33M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.55B | -173.84M | -269.71M | 94.50M | -314.30M | -77.32M |
Sanmina-Sci Technical Analysis
Neutral
174.09
Price Trends
240.98
Negative
193.31
Positive
171.01
Positive
Market Momentum
-8.33
Positive
38.03
Neutral
19.50
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SANM, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 174.09 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 237.45, below the 50-day MA of 240.98, and above the 200-day MA of 171.01, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -8.33 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 38.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 19.50 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for SANM.
Sanmina-Sci Risk Analysis
Sanmina-Sci disclosed 28 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Sanmina-Sci reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Sanmina-Sci Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $11.41B | 43.39 | 10.88% | ― | 44.48% | 8.59% | |
71 Outperform | $7.24B | 38.38 | 12.83% | ― | 8.64% | 32.91% | |
70 Outperform | $24.91B | 76.04 | 12.24% | 0.54% | 11.44% | 44.67% | |
64 Neutral | $3.06B | 89.26 | 3.10% | 1.44% | 3.53% | -34.92% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | $15.57B | 77.12 | 11.26% | ― | 23.10% | 146.72% | |
59 Neutral | $6.51B | 133.60 | 1.72% | 1.43% | -3.37% | -59.55% |
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