Fabrinet delivered an exceptional second quarter with record revenue and earnings per share, significantly exceeding guidance due to strong performance in key strategic programs and excellent operational execution. The company is confident these drivers will continue into the third quarter, reflected in strong forward guidance.
Record revenue of $1,132.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, up from $833.6 million in the prior year quarter.
positiveGAAP net income increased to $112.6 million from $86.6 million in the prior year quarter.
positiveGAAP diluted EPS rose to $3.11 from $2.38 in the prior year quarter.
positiveNon-GAAP diluted EPS increased to $3.36 from $2.61 in the prior year quarter.
positiveInventories increased significantly from $581.0 million to $798.9 million year-over-year, a 37.5% increase, outpacing revenue growth.
attentionOperating margin (GAAP) was 10.1% in Q2 FY2026, compared to 9.5% in Q2 FY2025, showing some compression when considering the increase in revenue.
attentionNon-GAAP free cash flow was negative $5.3 million for the three months ended December 26, 2025, compared to positive $94.0 million in the prior year period.
negativePurchase of property, plant and equipment increased to $51.6 million for the three months ended December 26, 2025, from $21.9 million in the prior year period.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.
Delivered an exceptional second quarter with record revenue and earnings per share above guidance.
Multiple large, key strategic programs contributed to outstanding performance.
Excellent execution and strong operating leverage generated record EPS.
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