Earnings call briefThird-quarter 2026

Celestica expects net cash use in 2027 and capex of $1.5 billion to $2 billion

For the fourth quarter, Celestica expects revenue of $6.275 billion to $6.575 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.37 to $3.57.

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Celestica said on its third-quarter call that it expects 2027 non-GAAP operating margin of 9%, an expansion of 60 basis points.

Chief Financial Officer Todd Ankenmann said the company is confident it can target a return to positive cash flow in 2028.

Quotes from the call

“We anticipate revenue of $40 billion, representing a 90% increase compared to our 2026 outlook, while non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be 9% for the full year, an expansion of 60 basis points.”

Todd Ankenmann, Chief Financial Officer

“Finally, our free cash flow outlook for 2026 is $460 million, compared to our previous outlook of $600 million. The change in our free cash flow outlook expectation is primarily driven by targeted working capital investments to support the accelerating growth in 2027.”

Todd Ankenmann, Chief Financial Officer

Key facts from the call

Fourth-quarter revenue guidance
$6.275 billion to $6.575 billion
Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance
$3.37 to $3.57
Expected 2027 capex
$1.5 billion to $2 billion
2027 non-GAAP operating margin outlook
9%, an expansion of 60 basis points

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Source: Celestica's third-quarter 2026 earnings call, October 27, 2026.

Written by GetSignal with AI from the company's earnings call.

Not investment advice.

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