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AUSTIN, Texas - Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX) shares jumped 8% in premarket trading Wednesday after the contract electronics manufacturer reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analyst expectations and provided an optimistic outlook.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.77 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.63. Revenue came in at $6.6 billion, topping analysts’ projections of $6.2 billion and rising 2.1% YoY.
Flex’s strong performance was driven by margin expansion across its business units. CEO Revathi Advaithi noted, "We achieved a very strong Q3, delivering another quarter of record adjusted operating margin and EPS. Our consistent margin expansion is coming from improving mix and efficiency in every business unit across Flex."
Looking ahead, Flex provided upbeat guidance for the fourth quarter. The company expects adjusted EPS between $0.65 and $0.73, compared to the $0.66 consensus. Revenue is projected to be in the range of $6.0 billion to $6.4 billion, versus analysts’ expectations of $6.16 billion.
For the full fiscal year 2025, Flex raised its adjusted EPS outlook to $2.57-$2.65, up from its previous forecast.
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