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ScanSource earnings missed by $0.25, revenue topped estimates

ScanSource (SCSC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.86, missing estimates by $0.25, but revenue of $962.29M exceeded expectations. The company forecasted FY 2027 revenue of $3.80B-$4.00B, above analyst consensus. SCSC stock is up 3.69% in 3 months and 38.33% in 12 months.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 1:57 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$SCSC
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SCSCBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss may trigger short‑term selling pressure, though the revenue beat and FY2027 guidance could provide some support.

02

Market read

Primary earnings disclosure for a small‑cap IT distributor; relevant for traders monitoring earnings surprises.

03

What to watch

Guidance for FY2027 is above consensus, which may mitigate the EPS miss.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post-market today

Background

ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) is a provider of IT distribution and services. The company’s Q1 earnings were released on November 5, 2026.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SCSCBearishHigh confidence
Context

ScanSource reported Q1 EPS of $0.86, missing estimates by $0.25 and posted revenue of $962.3M, a fresh earnings release.

Expected impact

likely downward pressure as investors price in the earnings miss

Evidence & confidence

The EPS shortfall versus consensus is material for a small‑cap and the guidance range is only modestly above estimates, suggesting limited upside.

Market effects

Sector

May signal pressure on the broader IT distribution sector if peers face similar margin constraints.

Regional

Limited to U.S. small‑cap equities; no broader regional effect.

Global

Low; the news is company‑specific.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The revenue beat could support a short‑term bounce if investors focus on top‑line strength.

Key entities

  • company
    ScanSource

    Issuer of the earnings report.

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StoryScanSource reports Q1 FY2027 sales up 30% and raises full-year outlook after MicroAge acquisition

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