Celestica Inc. Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis

Published 29 May 2026 | Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components | Market Cap: ₹40.4K Cr

- Revenue outlook for 2026 raised from $17B to $19B, representing 53% growth. - 2026 Outlook: - Revenue raised from $17 billion to $19 billion, a 53% increase.

From Celestica Inc.'s Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 29 May 2026.

Price

351.02

Market Cap

₹40.4K Cr

P/E Ratio

45.1

Revenue Rank

Rank 1

Margin Rank

Rank 2

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Revenue: Rank 1Margin: Rank 2
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📊 Revenue & Sales Performance

Rank 1
  • Revenue outlook for 2026 raised from $17B to $19B, representing 53% growth.
  • Expected to grow revenue by over $6.5B in 2026 and significantly more in 2027.
  • CCS segment anticipated to see approximately 70% revenue growth in 2026.
  • Communications end market driven by ramping 800G and 1.6T Ethernet switch programs.
  • Enterprise end market to grow about 130%, led by AI ML compute programs and new storage ramps.
  • Strong momentum expected to continue in 2027 with mass production of digital native rack scale and higher hyperscaler program demand.
  • ATS segment revenue outlook increased to mid- to high single-digit growth, supported by capital equipment, HealthTech, and Industrial businesses.
  • CapEx planned to increase to approximately $1.5 billion in 2027 to support growth.
  • Multiple new program awards including networking and compute expansions expected to drive future volume increases.

📈 Profitability & Margins

Rank 2
  • 2026 Outlook:
  • - Revenue raised from $17 billion to $19 billion, a 53% increase.
  • - Adjusted EPS outlook increased from $8.75 to $10.15, representing 68% growth.
  • - Adjusted operating margin outlook improved to 8.1% (from 7.8%).
  • - Free cash flow guidance maintained at $500 million despite increased capital investment.
  • 2027 Outlook:
  • - Expect significantly more than $6.5 billion revenue growth year-over-year.
  • - Strong growth driven by communications, enterprise, AI/ML compute, and new program ramps.
  • - Operating leverage opportunities expected to continue, supporting EPS growth.
  • - Management focused on long-term sustainable EPS growth with disciplined capital allocation.
  • Q1 2026 Performance:
  • - Adjusted operating margin reached a new high of 8.0%.
  • - Adjusted EPS beat guidance, increasing 80% year-over-year.
  • - Positive margin trends expected to continue with strong demand and improved mix.

🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans

Yes
  • Capital expenditures (CapEx) for 2026 are planned at approximately $1 billion.
  • CapEx is expected to increase in 2027, with a rough placeholder estimate of $1.5 billion.
  • Majority of capacity investments are focused on Southeast Asia (Thailand) and the United States (Texas).
  • New capacity coming online in 2026 and 2027, with additional evaluations underway for supporting growth in 2028 and 2029.
  • CapEx decisions are tied to strong business cases with strong ROI and paybacks from new program wins.
  • Investment supports significant growth across networking, compute, and digital native programs.
  • Investments include increased R&D spend, with about 1,350 design engineers focused on next-generation programs.
  • Strategic long-term agreements and NCNR (non-cancelable, non-returnable) orders help secure supply chain and material commitments.

💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure

Yes
  • The company currently has no outstanding draw on its revolver as of the end of the quarter.
  • The credit facility was amended recently, increasing the revolver by $1 billion to $1.75 billion.
  • Terms were improved, including better covenants, interest rates, and extended maturities to 2031.
  • With the upsized revolver and cash balance, the company has over $2 billion in available liquidity.
  • The company states this liquidity is sufficient to meet current operating needs.
  • Management is disciplined on capital allocation and free cash flow focused but has no hesitation to invest or raise funds if required to support growth.
  • No specific plans for immediate debt or equity fundraising were indicated, but capacity to raise funds exists if needed as the outlook for 2027 solidifies.

📋 Order Book & Pipeline

Yes
  • The company has a very strong and growing demand pipeline with new program wins bolstering the networking demand into 2027 and 2028.
  • Long-term visibility and unprecedented demand are supported by long lead times and NCNR (non-cancelable, non-returnable) contractual terms with customers.
  • There is a significant order book from major customers in capital equipment, signaling a strong cycle in ATS segment.
  • Multiple 1.6T switch programs are ramping in late 2026 and early 2027, with mass production for large digital native rack scale and CPO Ethernet switch programs starting in 2027.
  • Strong order commitments underpin capacity expansions in Southeast Asia (Thailand) and Texas, aligned with customer growth.
  • Elevated capital expenditure of approximately $1.5 billion projected for 2027 to support new wins and capacity.
  • Inventory increased to support CCS segment growth; cash balance and revolver capacity provide strong liquidity to support order fulfillment.

Key Metrics

Revenue

Rank 1

Margin

Rank 2

Capex

Yes

Fundraise

Yes

Order Book

Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Celestica Inc. Q2 FY26 results?

- Revenue outlook for 2026 raised from $17B to $19B, representing 53% growth. - 2026 Outlook: - Revenue raised from $17 billion to $19 billion, a 53% increase.

What is Celestica Inc. share price analysis?

Celestica Inc. currently shows a strong growth signal based on ranking data. The stock trades at a P/E of 45.1 with a market cap of $40,358. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Celestica Inc. planning capital expenditure?

- Capital expenditures (CapEx) for 2026 are planned at approximately $1 billion.

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