Flex Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Flex has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1.2%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 3.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.6% per year. Flex's return on equity is 17.1%, and it has net margins of 3.2%.
Key information
1.16%
Earnings growth rate
8.44%
EPS growth rate
| Electronic Industry Growth | 15.34% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.62% |
| Return on equity | 17.11% |
| Net Margin | 3.15% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 13
FLEX: AI Power And Cloud Spin Off Will Support Future Margins
Analysts have sharply raised their average price target on Flex to about $180 from roughly $80, citing stronger revenue growth assumptions, improved margin expectations and a slightly higher future P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a clear tilt toward more constructive views on Flex, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and highlighting areas where they see room for further value creation.Seeking Alpha • May 07
Flex Q4 Review: Decent Results, But The Spinoff Is More Exciting
Summary Flex Ltd. delivered strong FY26 results, driven by 31% y/y growth in its Cloud and Power Infrastructure (CPI) segment. FY27 guidance significantly exceeded consensus, with projected net sales of $32.3B–$33.8B and adjusted EPS of $4.21–$4.51. The announcement of a tax-free spinoff of the high-growth CPI business, targeting Q1 ’27, is expected to unlock substantial shareholder value. I recommend waiting for the CPI spinoff, as RemainCo may face a sharp share price decline post-separation, while SpinCo offers pure-play AI infrastructure exposure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 29
FLEX: AI Power Opportunities And Execution Risks Will Shape Future Margin Profile
Flex's updated analyst price target edges higher, with fair value rising by about $6 to $81, as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, a modestly higher future P/E near 21x, and incremental margin upside related to its power business as an AI enabler. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Flex has centered on higher price targets, fresh coverage, and a focus on the power business as a potential AI beneficiary.
Narrative Update • Apr 14
FLEX: AI Power Ambitions Will Face Tougher Margin And Execution Tests
The analyst price target for Flex has moved from $45 to $70, as analysts highlight stronger growth and margin potential, particularly from the company's power business as an AI enabler and what they see as a solid path for additional margin upside. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has leaned positive on Flex, with a US$70 price target cited as a reference point for upside tied to growth and margin potential.Narrative Update • Mar 31
FLEX: AI Power Business Will Drive Future Margin Upside Repricing
Flex's updated fair value estimate has edged slightly lower to about $75.44. This reflects modest tweaks to discount rate, growth, and margin assumptions, as analysts highlight the company's AI oriented power business and potential margin upside while maintaining a $70 Street price target.Narrative Update • Mar 17
FLEX: AI Power Segment Execution Will Support Higher Future Margins
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Flex up by $2 to $80, highlighting firm views on the company's margin potential and the appeal of its power business as an AI enabler, along with recent price target support from new and updated coverage on the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently highlighted Flex's potential for stronger margins and reinforced their confidence with fresh coverage and updated targets.Narrative Update • Mar 02
FLEX: Liquid Cooling Execution Will Support AI Data Center Upside Repricing
Analysts have raised their average price target on Flex by $1, reflecting recent positive research attention and updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue, profit margins, and forward P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the latest price target move as a reflection of improved confidence in Flex's ability to execute against updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and forward P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 16
FLEX: Liquid Cooling Execution Will Drive Future AI Data Center Upside
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Flex higher by about $2.43, supported by updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions as reflected in recent research from firms such as Barclays and Raymond James. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the recent price target increase of about $2.43 reflects refreshed views on fair value that incorporate updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Feb 02
FLEX: Liquid Cooling Execution Will Support Future AI Data Center Demand
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Flex, with the consensus moving by $7 as they factor in updated discount rate assumptions and modest tweaks to long term P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Flex presents a mix of optimism and caution, with one firm upgrading the stock and another trimming its price target by $7.Narrative Update • Jan 19
FLEX: Power And Cloud Shift Will Support Future AI Data Center Demand
Analysts have increased their price expectations for Flex to reflect a modest rise in modeled fair value to about $73.70. This adjustment is supported by updated Street research citing strong recent earnings, higher expected revenue contribution from power, cloud and AI related sales, and the application of a slightly higher forward P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 05
FLEX: AI Data Center Mix Will Drive Higher Margin Power Upside
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Flex to US$75, citing a recent fiscal Q2 beat; improved guidance tied to higher margin power and cloud sales; and higher artificial intelligence related estimates, which together support slightly higher long term growth and margin assumptions in our model. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Flex has turned more constructive, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets after the fiscal Q2 print, stronger guidance, and higher artificial intelligence related expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 18
FLEX: AI And Data Center Demand Will Drive Multi-Year Earnings Upside
The analyst price target for Flex has been raised from $64 to $78 per share, reflecting analysts' increased conviction in faster revenue growth, stronger margins, and higher future earnings multiples supported by robust Q2 results, upgraded AI and data center expectations, and a sustained mix shift toward higher-value power, cloud, and auto end markets. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are broadly revising their models higher following Flex's fiscal Q2 beat, pointing to a combination of stronger execution, higher quality revenue mix, and increasing visibility into key secular growth drivers such as AI, data centers, and autos.Narrative Update • Dec 04
FLEX: Power And Cloud Mix Will Drive Stronger AI Data Center Demand
Flex's analyst price target has been raised by analysts to about $75, a roughly $10 increase. This reflects stronger than expected Q2 results, improved guidance driven by higher margin power, cloud, and AI related revenues, and increased confidence in long term data center and auto demand trends.Narrative Update • Nov 20
FLEX: Power And Cloud Strength Will Drive Renewed Data Center Momentum
Analysts have increased their price target for Flex from $65 to $75, citing strong quarterly results, improved guidance, and ongoing momentum in high-margin power and cloud-related sales. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment towards Flex remains largely positive following the company's recent earnings report and updated guidance.Narrative Update • Nov 05
FLEX: Future Demand for AI and Cloud Will Drive Continued Outperformance
The analyst price target for Flex has been raised from $60 to $75 per share. Analysts cite strong quarterly results, increased estimates, and confidence in higher-margin revenue from power, cloud, and AI-related applications as key reasons for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analyst Views Mixed as Flex Price Target Rises on Data Center and Market Strength
Flex's analyst price target has been revised upward from $59 to $60.43. Analysts cited stronger-than-expected data center growth and robust end-market demand as key factors behind the increased valuation.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Data Center Demand And AI Infrastructure Will Spark Future Opportunity
Flex's analyst price target has increased from $57.86 to $59.00. Analysts point to higher auto industry forecasts, resilient data center demand, and the company's ability to offset tariff impacts as key factors supporting the upward revision.Analysis Article • Jul 23
Why Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX) Could Be Worth Watching
Flex Ltd. ( NASDAQ:FLEX ) led the NASDAQGS gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. The...Analysis Article • Jun 23
A Look At The Fair Value Of Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Flex fair value estimate is US$49.56 Flex's US$46.03 share...Seeking Alpha • Feb 06
Flex: Data Center Growth And Margin Expansion Continue To Impress
Summary I maintain a 'Buy' rating on Flex due to robust EPS growth driven by AI demand, particularly in data center power and cooling solutions. The Company's 3Q25 earnings exceeded expectations, with significant growth in data center revenue and management raising FY25 EPS guidance. The AI infrastructure investment supercycle, led by hyperscalers, provides strong growth visibility for FLEX, especially in power, cooling, and embedded computing solutions. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 27
Flex: Becoming A Better Business In Its Transformation
Summary Flex Ltd. has shown impressive margin gains, in part driven by a strategic focus on higher-margin activities and sound M&A actions. Shares have risen significantly, now trading at 18-19 times earnings, reflecting a market equivalent multiple after a 70% return this year. The company’s strategic divestment of Nextracker unleashed value as acquisitions like FreeFlow and Crown Technical Systems have bolstered its growth positioning and profitability. Given the substantial re-rating and current valuation, it’s prudent to take some profits while keeping a close watch on Flex’s future developments. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Flex makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 27,914 | 880 | 1,052 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 26,835 | 852 | 997 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 25 | 26,333 | 876 | 968 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 25 | 26,074 | 891 | 924 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 25,813 | 838 | 904 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 25,584 | 1,011 | 931 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 24 | 25,449 | 841 | 895 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 24 | 25,837 | 650 | 900 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 26,415 | 633 | 922 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 25,879 | 30 | 806 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 23 | 27,214 | 167 | 844 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 28,047 | 376 | 868 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 28,502 | 443 | 874 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 29,720 | 818 | 983 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 28,583 | 815 | 964 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 22 | 27,046 | 919 | 932 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 24,633 | 868 | 830 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 25,456 | 1,009 | 837 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 21 | 25,557 | 990 | 847 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 21 | 25,313 | 767 | 827 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 24,124 | 613 | 817 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 23,343 | 422 | 819 | 0 |
| 25 Sep 20 | 23,084 | 325 | 803 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 20 | 23,187 | 95 | 815 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 24,210 | 88 | 834 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 24,951 | -25 | 863 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 19 | 25,413 | -182 | 883 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 19 | 25,987 | 22 | 900 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 26,211 | 93 | 953 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 26,395 | 138 | 970 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 18 | 26,224 | 302 | 979 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 18 | 25,832 | 420 | 1,031 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 25,441 | 429 | 1,019 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 24,893 | 535 | 995 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 17 | 24,256 | 546 | 979 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 23,994 | 339 | 949 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 23,863 | 320 | 937 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 23,773 | 294 | 942 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 24,421 | 313 | 951 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 16 | 24,729 | 439 | 924 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 24,419 | 444 | 894 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 24,598 | 518 | 881 | 0 |
| 25 Sep 15 | 24,860 | 522 | 857 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 15 | 25,071 | 538 | 845 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: FLEX has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: FLEX's current net profit margins (3.2%) are lower than last year (3.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: FLEX's earnings have grown by 1.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: FLEX's earnings growth over the past year (5%) exceeds its 5-year average (1.2% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: FLEX earnings growth over the past year (5%) did not outperform the Electronic industry 10.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: FLEX's Return on Equity (17.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 16:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Flex Ltd. is covered by 23 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Luke Junk | Baird |
| Timothy Long | Barclays |