Sanmina Stopped Retiring Stock, And Then Its Shares Pulled Back
Sanmina (SANM) halted stock buybacks in Q3 2026, using cash for AI and defense-related investments instead. Shares fell 26.5% in 3 months, 32% below 52-week high, despite a 65.5% 12-month gain. Buybacks drove EPS growth, not operational improvements. Revenue rose 69.7% YoY to $3.46B, but free cash flow dropped to $23.6M.




