Operator
Operator
Thank you for standing by. Welcome to Flex's First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, this call is being recorded. I will now turn the call over to Mrs. Michelle Simmons. You may begin.
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Flex Ltd earnings and payout view.
Next scheduled report in 46 days, last quarterly EPS, consensus estimates, payout status, and capital-return context for FLEX.
Earnings read
FLEX reports in 46 days.
Start with the next report date, recent EPS quality, surprise history, and payout cushion. The detailed history and dividend table stay below for verification.
Next report
July 23, 2026
46 days · time TBD
EPS TTM
$2.32
Next annual estimate $6.95
Last surprise
+5.7%
$0.93 actual vs $0.88 estimate
Payout safety
Stretched - exceeding earnings
347.5% payout ratio
- Next report
- July 23, 2026
- 46 days · time TBD
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.32
- Est. next: $6.95
- Latest reported EPS
- $0.93
- Consensus: $0.88
- Last EPS surprise
- +5.7%
- Beat · $0.93 actual vs $0.88 est.
EPS History & Surprise
| Period | Actual EPS | Est. EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | $0.05 | $0.04 | +25.0% |
| Q2 | $0.04 | $0.05 | -20.0% |
| Q3 | $0.05 | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Q4 | $0.03 | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Q2 | $0.02 | $0.04 | -50.0% |
| Q3 | $0.05 | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Q4 | $0.06 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Q1 | $0.07 | $0.06 | +16.7% |
Most recent periods shown. Full history available via data providers.
Dividends and capital return
Payout status beside the earnings base.
Dividend yield only makes sense next to earnings power. TECHi keeps payout ratio, yield, and ex-date on this page so income investors can read the cash return against EPS.
- Forward yield
- 5.23%
- Annual payout
- $8.06 per share
- Payout ratio
- 347% of EPS
- Stretched - exceeding earnings
- Ex-dividend date
- January 3, 2024
- Hold by this date for the next payout
EPS beat history
FLEX has 5 beats in the last 6 reported quarters.
Recent reported quarters are compared against the consensus estimate so the latest print is easy to read at a glance. Positive bars mean reported EPS cleared expectations; negative bars mark misses.
- Last actual EPS
- $0.93
- Q1 FY2026
- Last estimate
- $0.88
- May 5, 2026
- Surprise amount
- +$0.05
Recent quarters
Q1 FY2026+5.7%
$0.93 actual vs $0.88 est.
Q4 FY2025+10.1%
$0.87 actual vs $0.79 est.
Q3 FY2025+3.9%
$0.79 actual vs $0.76 est.
Q2 FY2025+12.5%
$0.72 actual vs $0.64 est.
Q1 FY2025-6.6%
$0.57 actual vs $0.61 est.
Q4 FY2024+24.1%
$0.67 actual vs $0.54 est.
Earnings call transcript
FLEX 2026Q1 call commentary.
12 segments
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Michelle Simmons
Investor Relations
Thank you. Good morning, and thank you for joining us today for Flex's First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call. With me today is our Chief Executive Officer, Revathi Advaithi; and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Krumm, who will give brief remarks...
Revathi Advaithi
CEO
Thank you, Michelle. Good morning, and thank you for joining us today. So starting on Slide 4. Flex just wrapped up an exceptional quarter, delivering positive results against our guidance. The groundwork we have laid out over the last several years continues...
Kevin S. Krumm
CFO
Thank you, Revathi, and good morning, everyone. I'll start with our key financials. First quarter revenue was $6.6 billion, representing a 4% increase, fueled by strong growth in data center markets across cloud and power segments. Gross profit reached $596...
Operator
Operator
Our first question comes from Samik Chatterjee with JPMorgan Chase & Company.
Samik Chatterjee
Analyst
There has been strong performance recently, along with robust margins. To start with the margin outlook for the year, you've reported a 6% margin in the first quarter and are guiding to maintain that level. I am a bit surprised that despite the increase in the...
Earnings desk view
FLEX EPS history is live.
Flex Ltd has per-quarter EPS history available across recent reports, pairing the latest actual EPS with consensus estimates and valuation context. TECHi tracks editorial reactions to earnings reports as they become available.
Payout history
FLEX dividend payments - recent history
Market data feed
| Ex-date | Amount | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8.06 | — | — |
Dividend safety read
FLEX pays out 347% of TTM earnings as dividends.
A payout ratio above 100% means the dividend is being funded out of cash, debt, or asset sales rather than current earnings. That usually means either earnings need to recover or the payout deserves extra scrutiny.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
When does FLEX next report earnings?
Flex Ltd reports quarterly. Track the latest scheduled date and consensus estimate on TECHi's FLEX earnings page — updated whenever the company confirms the quarterly call.
What is FLEX's EPS?
Flex Ltd's trailing earnings per share is approximately $2.32 based on the most recent fundamentals snapshot.
Where can I find FLEX's earnings history?
TECHi's FLEX earnings page covers the next scheduled report, the last several quarters of beats and misses, and editorial commentary tied to each release.
Did FLEX beat earnings last quarter?
Beat / miss commentary for the most recent Flex Ltd quarter is published on the TECHi FLEX earnings page. Subscribe to the markets newsletter for the morning brief on every print.
Does FLEX pay a dividend?
Flex Ltd (FLEX) does not currently pay a dividend, or no payout has been recorded in the latest fundamentals snapshot.
How much does FLEX pay in dividends per share?
Flex Ltd distributes approximately $8.06 per share annually based on the latest declared payout.
What is FLEX's payout ratio?
Flex Ltd's payout ratio is approximately 3.47%, the share of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower ratio leaves more room for dividend growth.
Where can I track FLEX's dividend history?
TECHi's FLEX earnings and dividends page shows the live yield, payout history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio, and dividend-safety commentary beside EPS history.