Sanmina (SANM) Stock Jumps 15% as Core Business Backs AI Earnings Beat

Sanmina (SANM) stock rose 11% after fiscal Q4 earnings beat estimates, with adjusted EPS at $4.43 and revenue at $3.86B. AI and cloud systems sales surged 179%, while core business grew 19%. Fiscal 2027 guidance exceeded expectations, with EPS and revenue forecasts above analyst estimates. Analysts maintained Neutral ratings, with price targets at $210 and $230.

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Published Nov 10, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SANMBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and guidance lift the stock sharply, indicating strong demand for AI and cloud systems, while flat margins and upcoming capex introduce risk.

02

Market read

The surprise earnings and guidance upgrade make SANM a near‑term trade idea, with potential spillover to AI‑related hardware peers.

03

What to watch

The new transformer business launch and higher operating expenses may weigh on near‑term earnings.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Sanmina, a contract manufacturer, posted Q4 FY2026 results with EPS $4.43 vs $3.27 est and revenue $3.86B vs $3.48B est, and raised FY2027 guidance to $15.5‑$17.5 EPS and $17.5‑$19.5B revenue.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SANMBullishHigh confidence
Context

Sanmina reported Q4 earnings that beat estimates and raised FY2027 guidance, causing a 15% pre‑market jump.

Expected impact

potential further upside as investors price in higher FY2027 earnings and revenue outlook

Evidence & confidence

The surprise EPS beat, 84% revenue growth and upgraded guidance are fresh, material information for a mid‑cap stock that already moved sharply.

Market effects

AI and cloud‑system suppliers may see heightened demand, boosting related contract manufacturers.

U.S. technology hardware sector gains from Sanmina's beat, supporting broader market sentiment.

Strong AI‑related earnings from a U.S. OEM reinforce global AI supply‑chain optimism.

Counterpoint

Margin pressure from flat 7% profitability and higher capex could temper upside if growth slows.

Key entities

  • Sanmina Corp.

    Contract manufacturer reporting earnings beat and guidance raise.

  • JPMorgan

    Reduced price target to $230.

  • Susquehanna

    Maintained $210 target, neutral rating.

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Sanmina (SANM) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Sanmina (SANM) reported Q4 2026 revenue of $3.86B, up 84% YoY, with full-year revenue at $14.53B, up 79% YoY. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 7.4%, and EPS more than doubled to $13.28. Cash flow from operations was $944M. Growth was driven by both core Sanmina and ZT Systems businesses, with strong performance across all end markets. The company exceeded its outlook for the quarter and fiscal year.