TE Connectivity Reports Record Q3 Results, Forecasts Strong AI-Driven Growth

TE Connectivity sees AI revenue surpass $800M for 2025 amid record margins and double-digit growth (NYSE:TEL)

CEO Terrence Curtin announced that "we delivered double-digit increases in both sales and adjusted earnings per share in the third quarter that exceeded our guidance and demonstrate our team's ability to Seeking Alpha's Disclaimer: The earnings call insights are compilations of earnings call transcripts and other content available on the Seeking Alpha website. The insights are generated by an AI tool and have not been curated or reviewed by editors. Due to inherent limitations in using AI-based tools, the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the earnings call insights cannot be guaranteed. Please see full earnings call transcripts here. The earnings call insights are intended for informational purposes only. Seeking Alpha does not take account of your objectives or your financial situation and does not offer any personalized investment advice. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank.

TE Connectivity beats estimates with record sales and margins, shares rise By Investing.com

GALWAY, Ireland - On Wednesday, TE Connectivity Ltd (NYSE:TEL) reported third-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by strong performance in its Industrial segment and record operational efficiency. The company's shares rose 0.99% in pre-market trading following the announcement. The industrial technology company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.27, beating the analyst estimate of $2.08 by $0.19. Revenue reached a record $4.5 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $4.32 billion and representing a 14% increase YoY, or 9% on an organic basis. "TE's strong third quarter results above guidance demonstrate how the diversity of our portfolio and global positioning enable us to achieve record performance in a dynamic environment," said CEO Terrence Curtin. The company achieved a record adjusted operating margin of 19.9%, leading to quarterly records in adjusted EPS and cash flow. The Industrial segment was the standout performer with 30% sales growth, driven by high-speed connectivity solutions for AI applications and strong growth in the energy business. Transportation segment sales increased despite declines in vehicle production, benefiting from strength in Asia and innovations in electrification and vehicle data connectivity. Free cash flow for the quarter was $962 million, with cash flow from operating activities reaching approximately $1.2 billion. Looking ahead, TE Connectivity provided an upbeat outlook for its fiscal fourth quarter, projecting revenue of approximately $4.55 billion, above the consensus of $4.404 billion. The company expects adjusted EPS of $2.27, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.13. The company also completed the Richards acquisition in the third quarter for $2.3 billion, strengthening its Industrial segment portfolio. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.