Plexus jumps after record Q2 results, upbeat Q3 guide, and raised FY2026 outlook
Plexus shares are jumping after the company reported record fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $1.164 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.05, both above guidance. Management also guided fiscal Q3 revenue to $1.20–$1.25 billion and lifted its fiscal 2026 outlook to mid-teens or higher revenue growth.
1. What’s moving the stock
Plexus (PLXS) is surging after releasing fiscal second-quarter results (quarter ended April 4, 2026) that showed record revenue and profitability at or above the high end of its outlook. The company reported revenue of $1.164 billion, GAAP diluted EPS of $1.82, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.05, while highlighting that non-GAAP operating margin reached 6.0%. Investors are also reacting to management’s forward view: Plexus initiated fiscal Q3 guidance for revenue of $1.200–$1.250 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.02–$2.18, and said it now expects mid-teens or greater fiscal 2026 revenue growth.
2. Key highlights investors are keying on
Beyond the headline beat, Plexus emphasized accelerating commercial momentum. The company said it won 30 manufacturing programs in the quarter, representing a record $355 million in annualized revenue once fully ramped. Management described broad-based contributions across market sectors and pointed to program ramps, improving end-market demand, and continued operational efficiency as drivers for the next quarter, while also noting progress in working-capital execution as the cash cycle improved sequentially.
3. Profitability and cash flow read-through
Margins held up alongside growth, supporting the bullish reaction. Plexus reported GAAP operating margin of 5.3% and non-GAAP operating margin of 6.0% for fiscal Q2, and guided non-GAAP operating margin of 5.9%–6.3% for fiscal Q3. The company also reported free cash flow of $16.0 million in the quarter and updated its fiscal 2026 free cash flow outlook to a range of $50–$75 million, while continuing share repurchases under its existing authorization.