TEL: Demonstrating Its Winning Attributes

We reiterate our Outperform on the shares of TE Connectivity (TEL; $151.79) after FQ4 (Sept) results and guidance highlighted a still robust growth vector for the company’s sales into cloud data center markets (~5% of…

NXT: First Look at FQ2 (Sep) Results and Outlook

Nextracker (NXT; $31.97; O/P) reported FQ2 (Sep) adjusted EPS of $0.97, which was far and away ahead of our $0.55 and the Street’s $0.61 on sales of $636mm (+11% YoY) that were higher than our…

BHE: First Look at Q3 Results and Outlook

Benchmark Electronics (BHE; $45.40; E/W) reported Q3 non-GAAP EPS of $0.57, which was ahead of our $0.55 and the Street’s $0.54 on sales of $658mm (vs. our consensus matching $650mm). Recall, BHE’s Q3 guidance called…

FLEX: More Margin Expansion Despite Tougher Demand Backdrop

We adjust F2025/F2026E (Mar) EPS for Flex (FLEX; $36.05; O/P) from $2.45/$2.85 to $2.45/$2.75 after FQ2 (Sept) results and guidance further demonstrated the operating margin expansion potential still available to the company, even with ongoing…

TEL: First Look at FQ4 (Sep) Results and Outlook

TE Connectivity (TEL; $152.64; O/P) reported FQ4 (Sep) non-GAAP EPS of $1.95, a penny ahead of our consensus matching $1.94 on some healthy sales upside ($4,068mm vs. our $3,998mm and consensus of $4,004mm). By comparison,…

GLW: Optical Momentum Continues to Lead the Way

We reiterate our Outperform and raise our target from $53 to $60 on the shares of Corning (GLW; $49.03) after the company produced healthy “core” Q3 EPS leverage it sees continuing into Q4E, led by…

GLW: First Look at Q3 Results and Outlook

Corning (GLW; $46.84; O/P) reported Q3 “core” EPS of $0.54, which was in line with our $0.54 and a penny ahead of the Street’s $0.53 on somewhat better than expected core sales ($3,733mm vs. our…

AMKR: Some Disappointing Guidance

We are reducing our 2024/2025E EPS for Amkor Technology (AMKR; $29.53; EW) from $1.55/$2.25 to $1.40/$1.85 after Q4 guidance disappointed the Street due predominantly to lower than seasonal sales to communications markets (50% of total),…

SANM: Favorable Risk/Reward Into FQ4 Print

We think valuations offer a favorable risk/reward into FQ4 (Sept) results for Sanmina (SANM; $68.51; O/P), scheduled for next Monday (11/4 after market). We expect solid support for our F2025E (Sept) EPS of $6.05 and…

AMKR: First Look at Q3 Results and Outlook

Amkor Technology (AMKR; $29.53; E/W) reported Q3 EPS of $0.49, which compared to our $0.49 and the Street’s $0.50 on sales of $1,862mm (vs. our $1,838mm and the Street’s $1,840mm). Recall, AMKR’s Q3 guidance called…

ST: Some Wild Cards to Consider into Earnings

We assume Sensata’s (ST; $35.83; E/W) Q3 results and guidance are not too far off our forecasts when it reports next Monday (11/4 after market). Although after five consecutive quarters of cuts to our 2024E…

An Autonomous Overhang on Rideshare in Retreat?

We think the muted reaction in the shares of Uber Technologies (UBER; $77.79; O/P) and Lyft (LYFT; $13.81; O/P) over the past 36 hours to some important news on the “autonomous front” from Tesla (TSLA;…

AMKR: Will Inline Be Good Enough?

We expect Amkor Technology (AMKR; $30.00; E/W) to produce Q3 results and an outlook that basically line up with Street expectations when it reports on Monday (10/28 after market) since our checks suggest signs of…

WDC: Product Story Gains More Momentum

We reiterate our Outperform and $90 target on the shares of Western Digital (WDC; $66.32) after FQ1 (Sept) results and guidance more than supported further success on a what we think can be a powerful…

WDC: First Look at FQ1 (Sep) Results and Outlook

Western Digital (WDC; $66.32; O/P) reported FQ1 (Sep) non-GAAP EPS of $1.78, which was ahead of our $1.72 and the Street’s $1.71. Recall, WDC’s FQ1 guidance called for sales and EPS of $4.0-4.2B and $1.55-1.85,…