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Plexus Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

NEENAH, WI, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS) today announced financial results for our fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2026, and guidance for our fiscal first quarter ending January 2, 2027.

  • Reports fiscal fourth quarter revenue of $1.427 billion, GAAP operating margin of 6.0% and GAAP diluted EPS of $2.51.
  • Reports fiscal 2026 revenue of $4.965 billion, GAAP operating margin of 5.3% and GAAP diluted EPS of $7.41.
  • Reports fiscal fourth quarter non-GAAP operating margin of 6.7% and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.84, excluding $0.33 of stock-based compensation expense.
  • Reports fiscal 2026 non-GAAP operating margin of 6.2% and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $8.97, excluding $1.56 of stock-based compensation expense.
  • Initiates fiscal first quarter 2027 revenue guidance of $1.410 billion to $1.460 billion with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.16 to $2.32, including $0.30 of stock-based compensation expense. Fiscal first quarter non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $2.46 to $2.62 excludes stock-based compensation expense.

       
      Three Months Ended
      Oct 3, 2026   Oct 3, 2026   Jan 2, 2027
    Q4F26 Results   Q4F26 Guidance   Q1F27 Guidance
Summary GAAP Items          
Revenue (in billions) $1.427     $1.330 to $1.380   $1.410 to $1.460
Operating margin   6.0%     5.5% to 5.9%   5.5% to 5.9%
Diluted EPS $2.51     $2.18 to $2.34   $2.16 to $2.32
             
Summary Non-GAAP Items (1)          
Adjusted operating margin (2)   6.7%     6.1% to 6.5%   6.0% to 6.4%
Adjusted EPS (3) $2.84     $2.47 to $2.63   $2.46 to $2.62
Return on invested capital (ROIC)   15.8%          
Economic return   6.8%          
             
(1)   Refer to Non-GAAP Supplemental Information tables for additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
(2)   Excludes stock-based compensation expense of approximately 70 bps for Q4F26 results, 60 bps for Q4F26 guidance and 50 bps for Q1F27 guidance.
(3)   Excludes stock-based compensation expense, net of tax, of $0.33 for Q4F26 results, $0.29 for Q4F26 guidance and $0.30 for Q1F27 guidance.
     

Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2026 Information

  • Won 36 manufacturing programs representing $290 million in annualized revenue when fully ramped into production.
  • Generated free cash flow of $6.4 million.
  • Purchased $21.4 million of our shares at an average price of $254.32 per share, completing the 2026 Share Repurchase Program. The 2027 Share Repurchase Program was approved by Plexus' Board of Directors in August 2026 for an additional $100 million. The entirety of the 2027 Share Repurchase Program is available to begin fiscal 2027.

Fiscal Year 2026 Information

  • Produced ROIC of 15.8%, representing an economic return of 680 basis points above our weighted average cost of capital of 9.0%.
  • Delivered cash cycle of 62 days.
  • Purchased $85.0 million of our shares at an average price of $199.68 per share.

Todd Kelsey, President and Chief Executive Officer, “Plexus delivered an outstanding fiscal 2026 that exceeded expectations, achieving record revenue of $5 billion, representing 23% year-over-year growth, and non-GAAP operating margin of 6.2%. In addition, ROIC surpassed our 15% enduring goal, supported by exceptional working capital performance. Finally, fiscal fourth quarter revenue of $1.43 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of 6.7% and non-GAAP EPS of $2.84 all exceeded guidance ranges as our team effectively captured stronger end-market demand and continued to support new program ramps.”

Mr. Kelsey added, “In support of sustaining our diversified and accelerating growth momentum, our go-to-market team generated robust quarterly manufacturing wins of $290 million in annualized revenue. Each market sector delivered strong performance and secured exciting new customer programs and relationships. Lastly, our funnel of qualified opportunities expanded significantly by $1.2 billion year over year, or 33%, to reach another record of $4.9 billion.”

Mr. Kelsey continued, “Our culture is foundational to our success and embodied by our team as they live our vision to help create the products that build a better world. In fiscal 2026, our global team contributed approximately 35,000 paid volunteer time off hours to our local communities and the Plexus Community Foundation donated $1.5 million to non-profits globally. In addition, we reduced our absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by more than 50% across our global manufacturing sites versus our fiscal 2023 baseline. Finally, I am immensely proud of the numerous customer honors earned by our team in fiscal 2026 recognizing supplier and manufacturing excellence.”

David Abuhl, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Plexus leveraged significant revenue growth, and the dividends from our ongoing operational efficiency investments and continuous improvement culture, to drive fiscal 2026 non-GAAP operating margin of 6.2%. Having consistently exceeded our previous 6% goal, we are introducing a new non-GAAP operating margin goal of 6.5% to 7.0%. This new goal is supported by strong operational momentum, continued anticipated revenue leverage and a balanced ongoing approach toward investments in growth, people and technology.”

Mr. Abuhl continued, “Amidst further revenue growth acceleration, working capital discipline was outstanding, with a fiscal fourth quarter cash cycle of 62 days. While we anticipate a typical seasonal increase in cash cycle days for our fiscal first quarter, we remain focused on delivering cash cycle days in the low to mid 60s for fiscal 2027. Furthermore, we continue to expect to generate at least $100 million in fiscal 2027 free cash flow, driven by our robust profitability, strong working capital efficiency and disciplined capital investment.”

Mr. Kelsey concluded, “We are guiding fiscal first quarter revenue of $1.410 to $1.460 billion, up 1% sequentially and 34% year over year at the midpoint, with non-GAAP operating margin of 6.0% to 6.4% and non-GAAP EPS of $2.46 to $2.63. For fiscal 2027, we anticipate continued expansion in revenue and profitability, driven by market sector strength, program ramps and share gains while sustaining our investments in people, operational efficiency and technology. We now expect mid- to upper-teens revenue growth with increasing operating margin and sustained working capital efficiency. Finally, through our aligned focus on innovation and our continuous improvement culture, Plexus is creating customer success, scaling the company for the future and developing substantial long-term efficiencies that we expect to generate robust financial returns and shareholder value.”

       
Quarterly & Annual Comparison Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
(in thousands, except EPS) Oct 3, 2026   Jul 4, 2026   Sep 27, 2025   Oct 3, 2026   Sep 27, 2025
Revenue $ 1,426,570     $ 1,304,778     $ 1,058,366     $ 4,964,957     $ 4,032,966  
Gross profit   145,976       131,379       104,783       502,669       406,514  
Operating income   86,276       61,260       53,112       263,837       202,371  
Net income   68,506       42,993       51,429       202,490       172,885  
Diluted EPS $ 2.51     $ 1.58     $ 1.87     $ 7.41     $ 6.26  
                   
Gross margin   10.2 %     10.1 %     9.9 %     10.1 %     10.1 %
Operating margin   6.0 %     4.7 %     5.0 %     5.3 %     5.0 %
                   
ROIC (1)   15.8 %     14.9 %     14.6 %     15.8 %     14.6 %
Economic return (1)   6.8 %     5.9 %     5.7 %     6.8 %     5.7 %
                   
(1) Refer to Non-GAAP Supplemental Information tables for non-GAAP financial measures discussed and/or disclosed in this release, such as adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, ROIC and economic return.
 

Business Segment and Market Sector Revenue

Plexus measures operational performance and allocates resources on a geographic segment basis. Plexus also reports revenue based on the market sector breakout set forth in the table below, which reflects Plexus’ market sector focused strategy. Top 10 customers comprised 56% of revenue during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. This is up 1 percentage point from the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and up 7 percentage points from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2026, top 10 customers comprised 54% of revenue, up 5 percentage points from fiscal 2025.

       
Business Segments ($ in millions) Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
  Oct 3, 2026   Jul 4, 2026   Sep 27, 2025   Oct 3, 2026   Sep 27, 2025
Americas $ 456     $ 428     $ 336     $ 1,626     $ 1,217  
Asia-Pacific   861       774       605       2,898       2,393  
Europe, Middle East and Africa   115       109       119       458       440  
Elimination of inter-segment sales   (5 )     (6 )     (2 )     (17 )     (17 )
Total Revenue $ 1,427     $ 1,305     $ 1,058     $ 4,965     $ 4,033  
                                       


Market Sectors ($ in millions) Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
  Oct 3, 2026   Jul 4, 2026   Sep 27, 2025   Oct 3, 2026   Sep 27, 2025
Aerospace/Defense $ 224 16 %   $ 233 18 %   $ 173 16 %   $ 847 17 %   $ 689 17 %
Healthcare/Life Sciences   512 36 %     483 37 %     424 40 %     1,933 39 %     1,629 40 %
Industrial   691 48 %     589 45 %     461 44 %     2,185 44 %     1,715 43 %
Total Revenue $ 1,427     $ 1,305     $ 1,058     $ 4,965     $ 4,033  
                                       

Non-GAAP Supplemental Information

Plexus provides non-GAAP supplemental information, such as ROIC, economic return and free cash flow, because such measures are used for internal management goals and decision-making, and because they provide management and investors with additional insight into financial performance. In addition, management uses these and other non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS, to provide a better understanding of core performance for purposes of period-to-period comparisons. Plexus believes that these measures are also useful to investors because they provide further insight by eliminating the effect of non-recurring items that are not reflective of continuing operations. For additional information on non-GAAP measures, please refer to the attached Non-GAAP Supplemental Information tables.

ROIC and Economic Return

ROIC for fiscal year 2026 was 15.8%. Plexus defines ROIC as tax-effected annualized adjusted operating income divided by average invested capital over a five-quarter period for the fiscal year. Invested capital is defined as equity plus debt and operating lease obligations, less cash and cash equivalents. Plexus' weighted average cost of capital for fiscal 2026 was 9.0%. ROIC for fiscal year 2026 less Plexus’ weighted average cost of capital resulted in an economic return of 6.8%.

Free Cash Flow

Plexus defines free cash flow as cash flows provided by operations less capital expenditures. For the three months ended October 3, 2026, cash flows provided by operations was $29.2 million, less capital expenditures of $22.8 million, resulting in free cash flow of $6.4 million. For the fiscal year ended October 3, 2026, cash flows provided by operations was $68.2 million, less capital expenditures of $97.1 million, which resulted in a usage of free cash flow of $28.9 million.

   
Cash Cycle Days Three Months Ended
    Oct 3, 2026   Jul 4, 2026   Sep 27, 2025
Days in Accounts Receivable 60   56   57
Days in Contract Assets 13   13   13
Days in Inventory 119   116   118
Days in Accounts Payable (81)   (76)   (70)
Days in Advanced Payments (49)   (47)   (55)
Annualized Cash Cycle (1) 62   62   63
             
(1) Plexus calculates cash cycle as the sum of days in accounts receivable, days in contract assets and days in inventory, less days in accounts payable and days in advanced payments.
             

Conference Call and Webcast Information

What:    Plexus Fiscal Q4 and Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
When:    Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Where:    Participants are encouraged to join the live webcast at the investor relations section of the Plexus website, plexus.com. Participants can also join utilizing the links below:
Webcast link:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/892821381
Replay:    The webcast will be archived on the Plexus website and will be available as on-demand for 12 months
   

Investor and Media Contact
Shawn Harrison        
+1.920.969.6325
shawn.harrison@plexus.com


About Plexus

At Plexus, we help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with our customers to design, manufacture and service highly complex products in demanding regulatory environments. From life-saving medical devices and mission-critical aerospace and defense products to a range of industrial products such as automation systems, robotics, power and energy management and semiconductor capital equipment, our innovative solutions span the lifecycle of a product and converge where advanced technology and human impact intersect. We provide these solutions to market-leading as well as disruptive companies globally in the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, supported by a global team of approximately 25,000 members across our 29 facilities. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com.

Safe Harbor and Fair Disclosure Statement
The statements contained in this press release that are guidance or which are not historical facts (such as statements in the future tense and statements including believe, expect, intend, plan, anticipate, goal, target and similar terms and concepts), including all discussions of periods which are not yet completed, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the effects of tariffs, trade disputes, trade agreements and other trade protection measures; the effects of shortages, delays and price fluctuations in obtaining components as a result of economic cycles, capacity constraints, natural disasters or otherwise; the risk of customer delays, changes, cancellations or forecast inaccuracies in both ongoing and new programs; the particular risks relative to new or recent customers, programs or services, which risks include customer and other delays, start-up costs, potential inability to execute, the establishment of appropriate engagement terms, and the lack of a track record of order volume and timing; the risk that new program wins and/or customer demand may not result in the expected revenue or profitability; the lack of visibility of future orders, particularly in view of changing economic conditions; the economic performance of the industries, sectors and customers we serve; the effects of the volume of revenue from certain sectors or programs on our margins in particular periods; our ability to secure new customers, maintain our current customers and deliver product on a timely basis; the risks of concentration of work for certain customers; the effects of start-up costs of new programs and facilities or the costs associated with winding down programs or the closure or consolidation of facilities; possible unexpected costs and operating disruption in transitioning programs, including transitions between Company facilities; the risks associated with excess and obsolete inventory, including the risk that inventory purchased on behalf of our customers may not be consumed or otherwise paid for by the customer, resulting in an inventory write-off; the fact that customer orders may not lead to long-term relationships; our ability to manage successfully and execute a complex business model characterized by high product mix and demanding quality, regulatory, and other requirements; the outcome of litigation and regulatory investigations and proceedings, including the results of any challenges with regard to such outcomes; the ability to realize anticipated savings from restructuring or similar actions, as well as the adequacy of related charges as compared to actual expenses; risks related to information technology systems and data security; increasing regulatory and compliance requirements; any tax law changes and related foreign jurisdiction tax developments; current or potential future barriers to the repatriation of funds that are currently held outside of the United States as a result of actions taken by other countries or otherwise; the potential effects of jurisdictional results on our taxes, tax rates, and our ability to use deferred tax assets and net operating losses; the weakness of the economy regionally or globally; the effect of changes in the pricing and margins of our services; raw materials and component cost fluctuations; the potential effect of fluctuations in the value of the currencies in which we transact business; the effects of changes in economic conditions, political conditions and regulatory matters in the United States and in the other countries in which we do business; the potential effect of other events outside our control, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East (including in Iran), escalating tensions between China and Taiwan or China and the United States, tensions in or amongst countries in which we operate or transact business; changes in energy prices, terrorism, global health epidemics and weather events; the impact of increased competition; an inability to successfully manage human capital, including succession planning for and transition of senior executives; changes in financial accounting standards; and other risks detailed herein and in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in Risk Factors contained in our fiscal 2025 Form 10-K.

 
PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
           
  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
  Oct 3,   Sep 27,   Oct 3,   Sep 27,
    2026       2025       2026       2025  
Net sales $ 1,426,570     $ 1,058,366     $ 4,964,957     $ 4,032,966  
Cost of sales   1,280,594       953,583       4,462,288       3,626,452  
Gross profit   145,976       104,783       502,669       406,514  
Operating expenses:              
Selling and administrative expenses   59,700       51,671       238,832       199,460  
Restructuring and other charges, net   —       —       —       4,683  
Operating income   86,276       53,112       263,837       202,371  
Other income (expense):              
Interest expense   (4,946 )     (2,413 )     (15,345 )     (11,605 )
Interest income   1,098       883       4,357       3,922  
Miscellaneous, net   (1,952 )     (1,917 )     (7,015 )     (6,670 )
Income before income taxes   80,476       49,665       245,834       188,018  
Income tax expense (benefit)   11,970       (1,764 )     43,344       15,133  
Net income $ 68,506     $ 51,429     $ 202,490     $ 172,885  
Earnings per share:              
Basic $ 2.57     $ 1.91     $ 7.58     $ 6.39  
Diluted $ 2.51     $ 1.87     $ 7.41     $ 6.26  
Weighted average shares outstanding:              
Basic   26,634       26,901       26,718       27,038  
Diluted   27,242       27,444       27,328       27,616  


 
PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
  Oct 3,   Sep 27,
    2026       2025  
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 281,176     $ 306,464  
Restricted cash   45       294  
Accounts receivable   938,973       656,573  
Contract assets   193,753       150,654  
Inventories   1,674,611       1,229,839  
Prepaid expenses and other   74,049       54,969  
Total current assets   3,162,607       2,398,793  
Property, plant and equipment, net   559,180       546,052  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   66,328       72,863  
Deferred income taxes   115,229       91,349  
Other assets   30,593       28,053  
Total non-current assets   771,330       738,317  
Total assets $ 3,933,937     $ 3,137,110  
       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations $ 179,515     $ 45,793  
Accounts payable   1,132,392       726,597  
Advanced payments from customers   690,608       575,850  
Accrued salaries and wages   125,020       109,076  
Other accrued liabilities   82,923       61,367  
Total current liabilities   2,210,458       1,518,683  
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion   81,236       91,987  
Long-term operating lease liabilities   23,053       29,422  
Deferred income taxes   7,506       6,000  
Other liabilities   38,576       36,430  
Total non-current liabilities   150,371       163,839  
Total liabilities   2,360,829       1,682,522  
Shareholders’ equity:      
Common stock   549       547  
Additional paid-in-capital   719,529       695,653  
Common stock held in treasury   (1,340,876 )     (1,255,451 )
Retained earnings   2,198,518       1,996,028  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income   (4,612 )     17,811  
Total shareholders’ equity   1,573,108       1,454,588  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 3,933,937     $ 3,137,110  
       
 


PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
  Twelve Months Ended
  Oct 3,   Sep 27,
    2026       2025  
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income $ 202,490     $ 172,885  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   77,025       77,792  
Share-based compensation expense and related charges   46,379       30,268  
Deferred income tax benefit   (19,160 )     (16,300 )
Other, net   495       (6,556 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding impacts of currency:      
Accounts receivable   (285,434 )     (30,749 )
Contract assets   (43,218 )     (29,678 )
Inventories   (447,684 )     84,862  
Other current and non-current assets   (23,048 )     13,499  
Accrued income taxes payable   5,715       (14,663 )
Accounts payable   417,461       98,644  
Advanced payments from customers   115,700       (134,533 )
Other current and non-current liabilities   21,479       3,760  
Cash flows provided by operating activities   68,200       249,231  
       
Cash flows from investing activities      
Payments for property, plant and equipment   (97,137 )     (95,264 )
Other, net   (253 )     (347 )
Cash flows used in investing activities   (97,390 )     (95,611 )
       
Cash flows from financing activities      
Borrowings under debt agreements   896,500       477,000  
Payments on debt and finance lease obligations   (785,057 )     (592,817 )
Debt issuance costs   (1,191 )     —  
Repurchases of common stock, including excise tax   (85,425 )     (65,336 )
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation   (21,875 )     (15,251 )
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities   2,952       (196,404 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   701       2,080  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash   (25,537 )     (40,704 )
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash:      
Beginning of period   306,758       347,462  
End of period $ 281,221     $ 306,758  
       
 


PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Table 1
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                     
    Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
    Oct 3,   Jul 4,   Sep 27,   Oct 3,   Sep 27,
      2026       2026       2025       2026       2025  
Operating income, as reported $ 86,276     $ 61,260     $ 53,112     $ 263,837     $ 202,371  
Operating margin, as reported   6.0 %     4.7 %     5.0 %     5.3 %     5.0 %
                     
Non-GAAP adjustments:                  
Restructuring costs (1)   —       —       —       —       4,683  
Stock-based compensation (2)   9,565       21,137       7,803       46,389       29,616  
Non-GAAP operating income $ 95,841     $ 82,397     $ 60,915     $ 310,226     $ 236,670  
Non-GAAP operating margin   6.7 %     6.3 %     5.8 %     6.2 %     5.9 %
                     
Net income, as reported $ 68,506     $ 42,993     $ 51,429     $ 202,490     $ 172,885  
                     
Non-GAAP adjustments:                  
Restructuring costs, net of tax (1)   —       —       —       —       4,191  
Stock-based compensation, net of tax (2)   8,825       20,337       7,414       42,594       28,136  
Adjusted net income $ 77,331     $ 63,330     $ 58,843     $ 245,084     $ 205,212  
                     
Diluted earnings per share, as reported $ 2.51     $ 1.58     $ 1.87     $ 7.41     $ 6.26  
                     
Non-GAAP per share adjustments:                  
Restructuring costs, net of tax (1)   —       —       —       —       0.15  
Stock-based compensation, net of tax (2)   0.33       0.74       0.27       1.56       1.02  
Adjusted diluted earnings per share $ 2.84     $ 2.32     $ 2.14     $ 8.97     $ 7.43  
                     
(1) During the twelve months ended September 27, 2025, restructuring costs of $4.7 million, or $4.2 million net of taxes, were incurred primarily for employee severance costs associated with a reduction in the Company’s workforce in the EMEA and AMER regions.

(2) During the three months ended October 3, 2026, $1.1 million, or $0.8 million net of taxes ($0.03 per diluted share), of accelerated stock-based compensation expense was recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of an executive retirement agreement.

During the three months ended July 4, 2026, $12.9 million, or $12.5 million net of taxes ($0.46 per diluted share), of accelerated stock-based compensation expense was recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of previously announced executive retirement agreements.

During the twelve months ended October 3, 2026, $14.0 million, or $13.4 million net of taxes ($0.49 per diluted share), of accelerated stock-based compensation expense was recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of previously announced executive retirement agreements.


 
PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Table 2
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
           
ROIC and Economic Return Calculations Twelve Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
  Oct 3,   Jul 4,   Sep 27,
  2026     2026     2025  
Operating income, as reported   $ 263,837       $ 177,561       $ 202,371  
Restructuring and other charges, net     —         —         4,683  
Accelerated stock-based compensation (1) +   14,015     +   12,940     +   —  
Adjusted operating income   $ 277,852       $ 190,501       $ 207,054  
        ÷   3        
          $ 63,500        
        x   4        
Adjusted annualized operating income   $ 277,852       $ 254,000       $ 207,054  
Adjusted effective tax rate x   17 %   x   16 %   x   8 %
Tax impact     47,235         40,640         16,564  
Adjusted operating income (tax-effected)   $ 230,617       $ 213,360       $ 190,490  
                 
Average invested capital ÷ $ 1,461,798     ÷ $ 1,431,266     ÷ $ 1,303,575  
ROIC     15.8 %       14.9 %       14.6 %
Weighted average cost of capital -   9.0 %   -   9.0 %   -   8.9 %
Economic return     6.8 %       5.9 %       5.7 %


                   
Average Invested Capital Calculations Oct 3,   Jul 4,   Apr 4,   Jan 3,   Sep 27,
    2026       2026       2026       2026       2025  
Equity $ 1,573,108     $ 1,528,752     $ 1,489,800     $ 1,481,063     $ 1,454,588  
Plus:                  
Debt and finance lease obligations - current   179,515       183,814       143,112       66,837       45,793  
Operating lease obligations - current (2)   8,189       7,616       7,758       7,943       8,253  
Debt and finance lease obligations - long-term   81,236       91,644       91,034       91,139       91,987  
Operating lease obligations - long-term   23,053       23,888       25,769       27,327       29,422  
Less: Cash and cash equivalents   (281,176 )     (314,053 )     (303,133 )     (248,825 )     (306,464 )
  $ 1,583,925     $ 1,521,661     $ 1,454,340     $ 1,425,484     $ 1,323,579  


               
Average Invested Capital Calculations Jun 28,   Mar 29,   Dec 28,   Sep 28,
    2025       2025       2024       2024  
Equity $ 1,419,085     $ 1,351,675     $ 1,319,069     $ 1,324,825  
Plus:              
Debt and finance lease obligations - current   50,678       121,014       121,977       157,325  
Operating lease obligations - current (2)   8,470       9,968       14,875       14,697  
Debt and finance lease obligations - long-term   92,215       88,761       88,728       89,993  
Operating lease obligations - long-term   31,192       32,720       35,124       32,275  
Less: Cash and cash equivalents   (237,567 )     (310,531 )     (317,161 )     (345,109 )
  $ 1,364,073     $ 1,293,607     $ 1,262,612     $ 1,274,006  


(1 ) During the twelve months ended October 3, 2026, $14.0 million of accelerated stock-based compensation expense was recorded in selling and administrative expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of previously announced executive retirement agreements.

During the nine months ended July 4, 2026, $12.9 million of accelerated stock-based compensation expense was recorded in selling and administrative expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of previously announced executive retirement agreements.

(2 ) Included in other accrued liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.



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