Summary
Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX) reported net sales of $7.03 billion for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014, a slight decrease of 2.2% compared to the prior year's quarter, primarily driven by softness in its Consumer Technology Group (CTG) and Integrated Network Solutions (INS) segments. Despite the revenue dip, gross profit increased to $408.7 million, and gross margin improved to 5.8% from 5.5% year-over-year, attributed to a better cost structure and favorable product mix. The company also saw a reduction in selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses as a percentage of net sales, falling to 3.1% from 3.4% in the prior year period. For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2014, net sales grew 4.2% to $20.2 billion, supported by growth in the Industrial & Emerging Industries (IEI) and High Reliability Solutions (HRS) segments, along with contributions from acquisitions. Net income for the third quarter rose to $152.9 million ($0.26 per diluted share) from $145.2 million ($0.23 per diluted share) in the prior year, indicating improved profitability. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents and generated $669.4 million in cash from operating activities for the nine-month period.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $7.03B |
| Cost of Revenue | $6.62B |
| Gross Profit | $408.66M |
| SG&A Expenses | $215.99M |
| Interest Expense | $19.90M |
| Net Income | $152.90M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.26 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.26 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 577.16M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 587.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 were $7.03 billion, a 2.2% decrease year-over-year.
- 2For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2014, net sales increased by 4.2% to $20.2 billion.
- 3Gross profit for the third quarter increased by $10.0 million to $408.7 million, with gross margin improving to 5.8% from 5.5% year-over-year.
- 4SG&A expenses decreased by $8.6 million to $216.0 million for the quarter, representing 3.1% of net sales, down from 3.4% in the prior year period.
- 5Net income for the third quarter increased to $152.9 million ($0.26 per diluted share) compared to $145.2 million ($0.23 per diluted share) in the prior year.
- 6The company ended the quarter with $1.71 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
- 7Cash from operating activities for the nine-month period was $669.4 million, reflecting strong operational cash generation.