TE Connectivity Exceeds Q1 Guidance with 22% Sales Growth and 33% Adjusted EPS Increase; Issues Strong Q2 Outlook
TEL has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $116.302 on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
TE Connectivity reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, surpassing its own guidance with significant sales and adjusted EPS growth, driven by record orders and operational performance. The company also provided an optimistic outlook for the second quarter.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · TEL
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Q1 Results Exceed Guidance
TE Connectivity reported net sales of $4.7 billion, a 22% increase year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $2.72, up 33% year-over-year, both exceeding company guidance.
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Record Orders and Strong Demand
The company achieved record orders of $5.1 billion, marking a 28% year-over-year increase and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1, indicating robust future demand.
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Operational Strength and Margin Expansion
Adjusted operating margin expanded by 180 basis points to 22.2%, reflecting strong operational performance across both Industrial and Transportation segments.
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Positive Q2 Outlook
For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, TE Connectivity expects sales of approximately $4.7 billion (up 13% reported) and adjusted EPS of approximately $2.65 (up 20%), projecting continued double-digit growth.
Analysis · TEL · Trade & Services
TE Connectivity's first-quarter performance demonstrates robust operational execution and strong market demand, particularly in its Industrial and Transportation segments. Exceeding guidance for both sales and adjusted EPS, coupled with record orders and a healthy book-to-bill ratio, signals continued positive momentum. The company's focus on data and power connectivity in key growth areas like AI and next-generation vehicles is yielding substantial results. The positive outlook for Q2, projecting double-digit sales and adjusted EPS growth, further reinforces confidence in the company's trajectory. Investors should view these results as a strong indicator of sustained performance.
At the time of this filing, TEL was trading at $240.24 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $68.5B. The 52-week trading range was $116.30 to $250.67. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.