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8-K2026-05-05· qwen-plus

FLEX · Flex Ltd.

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SEC filing

Summary

Flex Ltd. reported strong fiscal 2026 results with $27.9 billion in net sales and record non-GAAP operating margin of 6.3%, while announcing a planned tax-free spin-off of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into an independent publicly traded company, targeting closure in Q1 2027.

Key takeaways

Full analysis

Flex delivered robust fiscal 2026 results anchored by disciplined execution: full-year net sales grew 8% to $27.9 billion, GAAP operating margin expanded 40 bps to 4.9%, and non-GAAP operating margin reached a record 6.3%—the sixth straight quarter above 6.0%. Q4 performance was particularly strong, with $7.5 billion in net sales (+17% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.93, supported by improved gross profit and controlled SG&A. Management attributed the outcome to targeted acquisitions, capital investments aligned to long-term growth, and portfolio optimization. Critically, Flex simultaneously announced a transformative strategic separation: spinning off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into an independent, publicly traded company (SpinCo), with the transaction approved unanimously by the Board and targeted for Q1 2027. The spin-off is intended to be tax-free and aims to sharpen strategic focus—SpinCo will concentrate on AI data center power/thermal infrastructure with aggressive growth targets (~65–75% FY2027 revenue growth), while Flex refocuses on advanced manufacturing across healthcare, industrial, automotive, and communications end markets. Leadership transitions are integral: Revathi Advaithi will lead SpinCo and serve as Flex’s transitional Chairman; Michael Hartung will assume the CEO role at Flex. FY2027 guidance—excluding SpinCo—calls for $32.3–$33.8 billion in net sales (18% midpoint growth) and $4.21–$4.51 adjusted EPS (32% midpoint growth), underpinned by an expected 7.0–7.1% adjusted operating margin. This dual announcement signals a decisive shift toward two distinct, capital-efficient businesses—each with dedicated leadership, clearer investment theses, and enhanced ability to pursue sector-specific growth opportunities and capital allocation strategies.