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Sanmina-Sci
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$207.00
▲(8.31% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/28/26
The score is anchored by solid operating performance and cash generation, but is held back by the sharp increase in leverage and thin net margins. Earnings-call guidance and execution/integration momentum are strong positives, while technicals are mixed (weak near-term vs supportive longer-term trend) and valuation is a notable headwind given the high P/E and no dividend yield provided.
Positive Factors
Strong growth in AI and cloud infrastructure demand
Rapid growth in cloud, AI infrastructure and communications programs is expanding Sanmina’s revenue base. Continued demand across these markets can improve factory utilization, deepen customer relationships and support durable scale benefits over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Leverage has risen materially
The sharp increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises exposure to execution or demand weakness. Although the earnings call cited low net leverage and substantial liquidity, higher gross debt could constrain future investments if operating conditions deteriorate.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong growth in AI and cloud infrastructure demand
Rapid growth in cloud, AI infrastructure and communications programs is expanding Sanmina’s revenue base. Continued demand across these markets can improve factory utilization, deepen customer relationships and support durable scale benefits over the next several quarters.
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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
$10.54B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)777.80K
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.9
Beta (1Y)1.44
Revenue Growth58.56%
EPS Growth19.37%
CountryUS
Employees35,000
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.70
Shares Outstanding53,597,355
10 Day Avg. Volume665,825
30 Day Avg. Volume777,799
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$265.00Price Target Upside38.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
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, generating revenue when it builds and delivers electronic assemblies, subassemblies, and complete systems on a contract basis. The core reve...
Sanmina-Sci Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 27, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 09, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational execution and very robust growth: revenue and EPS significantly outperformed prior-year levels, margins expanded materially, ZT Systems integration is progressing with program wins, and the company retains a strong balance sheet and liquidity. Near-term headwinds include a pronounced inventory and working capital build, limited free cash flow this quarter, CPS margin pressure from investment-related depreciation, and some timing variability in ZT legacy programs that delays contributions from next-generation accelerated compute until Q1 FY2027. Overall, the positive growth, margin expansion, successful integration progress and confident guidance outweigh the near-term cash and timing challenges.Positive Updates
Strong Quarterly Revenue and Year-over-Year Growth
Sanmina reported non-GAAP revenue of $3.46 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 69.7% year-over-year. Core Sanmina revenue grew 17% YoY to $2.4 billion and ZT Systems contributed ~$1.1 billion. IMS revenue totaled $2.96 billion, up 79.4% YoY. The communications networks, cloud & AI infrastructure end market was $2.148 billion (62% of revenue), up 173.2% YoY.
Negative Updates
Working Capital and Inventory Build
Inventory (net of customer advances) rose to $2.2 billion, up 87.2% YoY, driven in part by the ZT Systems acquisition and investments to support new programs. Inventory turns fell to 5.6x from 6.3x a year ago. Management expects working capital to build further as programs ramp, which will pressure operating cash flow in the near term.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Quarterly Revenue and Year-over-Year Growth
Sanmina reported non-GAAP revenue of $3.46 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 69.7% year-over-year. Core Sanmina revenue grew 17% YoY to $2.4 billion and ZT Systems contributed ~$1.1 billion. IMS revenue totaled $2.96 billion, up 79.4% YoY. The communications networks, cloud & AI infrastructure end market was $2.148 billion (62% of revenue), up 173.2% YoY.
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Company Guidance
Sanmina guided Q4 revenue of $3.3–$3.6 billion (Core Sanmina roughly $2.5–$2.6 billion and ZT Systems $0.8–$1.0 billion), with a midpoint of $3.45 billion (about 64.6% year‑over‑year growth); non‑GAAP operating margin of 7.5%–8.0%; other income/expense of ~($30) million; a non‑GAAP effective tax rate of 21%–23%; an approximate $6 million non‑cash reduction for India JV partners; non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $3.05–$3.35 based on ~55 million shares (midpoint $3.20, +92% y/y); capex of $135 million and depreciation near $50 million. For full fiscal 2026 they expect revenue of $14.0–$14.3 billion (midpoint up ~75% y/y), Core Sanmina ~$9.1–$9.2 billion, ZT Systems roughly $4.8–$5.0 billion (11 months), non‑GAAP operating margin 6.85%–7.25%, and non‑GAAP diluted EPS $11.90–$12.20 (midpoint $12.05, ~100% y/y); management reiterated confidence in reaching $16B+ in revenue in fiscal 2027.Sanmina-Sci Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
48
Neutral
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 12.76B | 8.13B | 7.57B | 8.94B | 7.92B | 6.74B |
| Gross Profit | 1.15B | 716.36M | 640.43M | 743.21M | 622.21M | 526.44M |
| EBITDA | 668.38M | 463.19M | 469.14M | 567.33M | 433.58M | 410.85M |
| Net Income | 308.13M | 245.89M | 222.54M | 309.97M | 240.38M | 249.55M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.74B | 5.86B | 4.82B | 4.87B | 4.84B | 4.21B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.84B | 966.22M | 625.86M | 667.57M | 529.86M | 650.03M |
| Total Debt | 2.43B | 394.24M | 384.11M | 421.28M | 412.00M | 386.13M |
| Total Liabilities | 6.98B | 3.32B | 2.46B | 2.56B | 3.02B | 2.33B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.56B | 2.35B | 2.20B | 2.17B | 1.82B | 1.88B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 594.15M | 473.30M | 228.99M | 43.80M | 192.22M | 266.13M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 901.06M | 620.66M | 340.22M | 235.17M | 330.85M | 338.34M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.41B | -108.21M | -114.40M | -192.46M | -132.21M | -91.33M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.56B | -173.84M | -269.71M | 94.50M | -314.30M | -77.32M |
Sanmina-Sci Technical Analysis
Negative
191.11
Price Trends
207.49
Negative
216.78
Negative
182.85
Positive
Market Momentum
-3.81
Negative
42.89
Neutral
43.60
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SANM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 191.11 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 199.09, below the 50-day MA of 207.49, and above the 200-day MA of 182.85, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -3.81 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.89 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 43.60 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $2.52B | 47.62 | 4.81% | 0.84% | 8.87% | 39.10% | |
67 Neutral | $6.38B | 34.48 | 12.46% | ― | 14.20% | 15.36% | |
64 Neutral | $17.33B | 37.68 | 15.83% | 0.28% | 16.23% | 65.58% | |
64 Neutral | $5.97B | 65.05 | 3.18% | 1.05% | 0.32% | -18.53% | |
64 Neutral | $12.53B | 50.58 | 13.09% | ― | 27.59% | 149.44% | |
63 Neutral | $10.54B | 32.86 | 12.57% | ― | 58.56% | 19.37% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% |
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