I rate Sanmina a buy, driven by transformative exposure to cloud and AI infrastructure following the ZT Systems acquisition. ZT significantly shifts SANM's revenue mix, boosting cloud infrastructure exposure from 38% to 63% and enabling access to hyperscaler customers and liquid cooling capabilities. SANM's agreement with AMD positions it to benefit from the upcoming Helios rack rollout, with even a 10% TAM share representing $1.3 billion in potential revenue.
SANM's operating margin edges higher as AI and cloud demand boosted profitability, but rising costs tied to ZT Systems raise questions about sustaining growth.
SANM delivers integrated manufacturing solutions for defense and aerospace, producing advanced electronics for radar, satellites, avionics and mission systems.
Sanmina bets on vertically integrated, end-to-end manufacturing and 42Q connected factories, yet supply-chain delays and fierce rivals cloud the outlook.
SANM's diversified end-market reach and vertically integrated model drive resilience, flexibility, and rising estimates, signaling potential for further upside.
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Sanmina Corporation is rated Buy after a 20% post-earnings selloff, driven by guidance optics, not fundamentals. SANM's ZT Systems acquisition has transformed its revenue mix, with cloud and AI infrastructure now comprising 62% of sales and driving rapid scale. Q1 FY26 revenue surged 59% YoY to $3.19B, with a 6.0% non-GAAP operating margin and $1.4B cash, supporting a robust financial position.
Sanmina Corporation SANM generated $178.7 million cash flow from operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $63.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Free cash flow totaled $92 million, while capital spending was $87 million during the quarter.
Sanmina is rated BUY following a 33% share price pullback, despite transformative AI-driven growth prospects post-ZT Systems acquisition. ZT Systems integration has shifted SANM's revenue mix toward high-growth server products, with servers now comprising 60% of revenue and further upside expected. SANM is AMD's preferred NPI partner, positioning it to benefit from major AMD Helios Rack deals with Meta and OpenAI, representing a multi-billion dollar assembly opportunity.