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Flex Ltd. reported a net loss of ¥42.6M for the first quarter of 2026, marking a sharp reversal from profitability a year earlier as the manufacturing services provider posted a loss per share of ¥0.21. That compares to ¥0.72 a year ago, a 129.2% decrease, as the company grappled with challenging market conditions.
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The company generated ¥935.3M in revenue for the quarter, down 2.7% from the ¥960.8M recorded in Q1 2025. The modest revenue decline comes as global manufacturing demand faces headwinds across multiple end markets. Orders fulfilled was ¥58 for the quarter as the company worked through its backlog.
Despite the quarterly setback, Wall Street maintains a largely bullish stance on Flex’s prospects. Analyst consensus stands at 11 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, suggesting the Street views the current weakness as temporary rather than structural. The manufacturing sector has experienced cyclical pressures in recent quarters, though analysts appear confident in the company’s underlying business model and market position.
The Singapore-based contract manufacturer serves diverse industries including automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets, providing design and engineering services alongside manufacturing capabilities. The swing to a loss marks a notable departure from the year-ago period’s profitability.
A detailed analysis of Flex Ltd.’s quarter follows shortly on AlphaStreet.
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