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05 Aug 2026, 16:51 UTC · 1h ago
Should Investors Buy PLXS as Growth Accelerates but Cash Flow Weakens?
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Zacks Investment Research
05 Aug 2026, 16:51 UTC · 1h ago
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Plexus Corp. raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth guidance to above 20% and projected adjusted operating margins above 6%. — Upward revisions to top-line growth and margin targets typically drive positive price action as they signal strong fundamental momentum.
+0.60Plexus Corp. reported fiscal third-quarter revenues of $1.305 billion, a 28.1% increase year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.32 beating estimates. — A clear earnings and revenue beat confirms the company's current growth trajectory and operational execution.
+0.40Plexus Corp. now expects to use free cash flow in fiscal 2026, reversing its previous trend. — A shift to negative free cash flow indicates increased working capital pressure or heavy capacity investment, which can weigh on short-term valuation.
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Plexus Corp. trades at 30.09x forward earnings, which is significantly higher than its five-year median of 18.4x and the sub-industry average of 22.78x. — High relative valuation increases the risk of a price correction if the company fails to meet the high expectations priced into the stock.
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The company is reporting faster revenue growth, higher earnings, and wider margins with positive forward guidance.
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[mutual] Both are identified as industry references/providers in the integrated manufacturing sector.
[mutual] Jabil is cited as a relevant industry reference for Plexus Corp.
[mutual] Sanmina is described as another integrated manufacturing provider similar to Plexus.
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