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Kimball Electronics (KE)

Market Price (5/20/2026): $23.42 | Market Cap: $573.1 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

Kimball Electronics (KE)

Market Price (5/20/2026): $23.42
Market Cap: $573.1 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 9.6%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -73%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.8%

Key risks
KE key risks include [1] downwardly revised revenue projections and recent sales declines, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 9.6%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -73%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.8%
5 Key risks
KE key risks include [1] downwardly revised revenue projections and recent sales declines, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Kimball Electronics (KE) stock has lost about 25% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Kimball Electronics experienced year-over-year revenue declines and missed analyst estimates in its second and third fiscal quarters of 2026.

For the second quarter, which ended December 31, 2025, revenue was $341.3 million, marking a 5% decrease compared to the same period in fiscal 2025 and falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.36%.

Similarly, in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue was $352.9 million, a 6% decline year-over-year and a 0.9% miss against analyst estimates of $356.3 million. It's worth noting that the prior-year comparative for Q3 FY2025 included a non-recurring $24 million medical inventory sale, which impacted the year-over-year comparison.

2. Weakness in the automotive and industrial end markets contributed to the overall revenue pressure.

Despite strong growth in the medical vertical (15% year-over-year in Q2 and 17% normalized year-over-year in Q3), declines in the automotive and industrial segments offset these gains. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, automotive sales decreased by 3% and industrial sales fell by 8% year-over-year. This industrial softness included factors such as changes in electric vehicle (EV) incentives affecting North American demand.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -22.5% change in KE stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -29.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265192026Change
Stock Price ($)30.2123.41-22.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4781,440-2.6%
Net Income Margin (%)1.6%1.8%11.7%
P/E Multiple31.122.0-29.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25240.5%
Cumulative Contribution-22.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KE-22.5% 
Market (SPY)6.3%47.1%
Sector (XLI)2.3%31.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -19.5% change in KE stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -47.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255192026Change
Stock Price ($)29.0723.41-19.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4871,440-3.1%
Net Income Margin (%)1.1%1.8%58.2%
P/E Multiple42.022.0-47.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25240.3%
Cumulative Contribution-19.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KE-19.5% 
Market (SPY)8.2%49.8%
Sector (XLI)9.5%40.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 63.2% change in KE stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 256.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020255192026Change
Stock Price ($)14.3423.4163.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5871,440-9.2%
Net Income Margin (%)0.5%1.8%256.0%
P/E Multiple44.322.0-50.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25241.6%
Cumulative Contribution63.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KE63.2% 
Market (SPY)33.8%40.1%
Sector (XLI)30.3%31.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.3% change in KE stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 92.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235192026Change
Stock Price ($)20.1323.4116.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5841,440-9.1%
Net Income Margin (%)2.8%1.8%-34.7%
P/E Multiple11.422.092.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25241.7%
Cumulative Contribution16.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KE16.3% 
Market (SPY)83.3%43.8%
Sector (XLI)76.5%44.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KE Return36%4%19%-31%49%-10%56%
Peers Return32%12%57%78%86%61%1138%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%97%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KE Win Rate58%50%50%33%33%40% 
Peers Win Rate58%55%62%65%62%72% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KE Max Drawdown-33%-27%-27%-36%-34%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-26%-23%-24%-37%-20% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: JBL, FLEX, SANM, CLS, PLXS. See KE Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/19/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventKES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven29 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-16.5%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.8%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven364 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven669 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-25.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven46 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-23.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven92 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-36.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven237 days140 days

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In The Past

Kimball Electronics's stock fell -27.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 37.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventKES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven29 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven669 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-25.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven46 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-23.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven92 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-36.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven237 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven766 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven65 days62 days

Compare to JBL, FLEX, SANM, CLS, PLXS

In The Past

Kimball Electronics's stock fell -27.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 37.8% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Kimball Electronics (KE)

Kimball Electronics, Inc. provides contract electronics manufacturing services and diversified manufacturing services to customers in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. The company's manufacturing services include design services and support, supply chain services and support, and rapid prototyping and product introduction support services, as well as product design, and process validation and qualification services. Its manufacturing services also comprise industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes; reliability testing, including testing of products under a series of environmental conditions; production and testing of printed circuit board assemblies; assembly, production, and packaging of medical devices and disposables, and other non-electronic products; drug delivery devices and solutions with and without electronics; design engineering and manufacturing of automation equipment, test and inspection equipment, and precision molded plastics; software design services; and product life cycle management services. The company operates in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam. Kimball Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Kimball Electronics (KE):

  • Like a 'Foxconn' for high-reliability products such as medical devices, automotive components, and industrial electronics.
  • A manufacturing and design partner for other companies, similar to 'Magna International' but for a broader range of high-tech and medical products.

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  • Contract Electronics Manufacturing Services: Provides comprehensive manufacturing solutions for electronic products, including design support, rapid prototyping, PCB assembly, and testing.
  • Medical Device Manufacturing: Specializes in the assembly, production, and packaging of medical devices, disposables, and drug delivery solutions, with and without electronics.
  • Industrialization and Automation Services: Designs and implements automated manufacturing processes and produces specialized equipment, including test and inspection machinery.
  • Precision Molded Plastics: Offers design engineering and manufacturing of custom precision molded plastic components.
  • Supply Chain Services: Provides support and management for customers' supply chain needs related to manufacturing operations.
  • Product Life Cycle Management Services: Offers services to manage products throughout their entire life cycle, from conception to end-of-life.

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Richard D. Phillips, Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Phillips was appointed Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Kimball Electronics effective March 1, 2023. He brings more than 20 years of experience in executive and advisory roles. Prior to joining Kimball Electronics, he served as President and CEO of Elkay Manufacturing Company from 2019 to 2022, a global manufacturer and distributor, where he also served as a member of the Board of Directors. Before Elkay, he was President, CEO, and a board member for Essendant Inc. (formerly United Stationers Inc.), a Fortune 500 wholesale distributor, from 2017 to 2019, where he led a significant restructuring and rebuilt the company's strategy. He also held various leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, including Partner, and co-led McKinsey's Pharmaceutical and Medical Products Operations practice. His career began at Baxter Healthcare.

Jana T. Croom, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Croom was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2021. She joined Kimball Electronics in January 2021 as Vice President of Finance. Prior to Kimball Electronics, Ms. Croom held the position of Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis for NiSource Inc., one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States. From 2012 through 2019, she also held director roles at NiSource in operations planning, state finance, and regulatory affairs. Ms. Croom has over 20 years of experience in various areas of finance.

Steven T. Korn, Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Korn was appointed Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2023. He has been with Kimball Electronics since December 2004, serving as President, Global Electronics Manufacturing Services Operations since July 2020. Prior to that, he was Vice President, North American Operations and Global Supply Chain from the company's spin-off in 2014 through 2020, and Vice President, North American Operations since 2007. Mr. Korn possesses over 30 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) covering Operations Management, Business Development, and Engineering Management.

Kathy R. Thomson, Chief Commercial Officer

Ms. Thomson was appointed Chief Commercial Officer effective July 1, 2023. She joined Kimball Electronics in 2018 as Vice President, Global Business Development and Design Services. Before joining Kimball Electronics, Ms. Thomson held the position of Vice President of Business Development for Creation Technologies starting in 2012. She has more than 20 years of experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry and has held positions of increasing responsibility at Creation Technologies and Plexus Corp.

Douglas A. Hass, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Secretary

Mr. Hass was appointed Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary in 2025. He previously served as the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary since 2022. Mr. Hass joined Kimball Electronics in 2020 as Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. From 2016 through 2020, he served as General Counsel and Secretary of Nasdaq-listed Lifeway Foods. In addition to leading the legal team, Mr. Hass is responsible for global safety, environmental, facilities, information technology, and cybersecurity.

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The key risks for Kimball Electronics (KE) include:

  1. Dependence on customer demand and market cycles: As a contract manufacturer, Kimball Electronics' financial performance is directly linked to the demand for its customers' products across the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. Downturns in these key markets or significant reductions in orders from major customers could materially impact its revenue and profitability.
  2. Global supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks: Operating manufacturing facilities in diverse locations such as the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam exposes Kimball Electronics to risks associated with disruptions in the global supply chain. This includes potential volatility in the availability and cost of raw materials and components, as well as the impacts of geopolitical tensions, trade policies, tariffs, and political instability in the regions where it operates.
  3. Intense competition and rapid technological change: The electronics manufacturing services industry is highly competitive and marked by swift technological advancements. Kimball Electronics must continually invest in advanced technologies, manufacturing processes, and a skilled workforce to address evolving customer demands and sustain its competitive advantage. A failure to adapt to these changes or increased competitive pressures could result in a reduction in market share and profitability.

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Kimball Electronics (KE) operates within several significant addressable markets globally and in key regions.

The global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market, which encompasses Kimball Electronics' core offerings, was estimated at approximately USD 617.90 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach around USD 1,201.16 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.87% from 2026 to 2035. The North America EMS market alone was valued at USD 113.78 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 159.59 billion by 2031.

For its services in the medical sector, the global medical device contract manufacturing market was valued at USD 100.50 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 253.86 billion by 2034, demonstrating a CAGR of 10.89% from 2025 to 2034. North America held a substantial share of this market, approximately 39% in 2025.

In the automotive industry, the global automotive contract manufacturing market was valued at USD 176.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 296.7 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2026-2035).

Kimball Electronics' involvement in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) services addresses a global market estimated at USD 103.6 billion in 2025. This market is expected to grow to USD 176.6 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 5.5% from 2026 to 2035. Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the PCBA market, over 60% in 2025.

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Kimball Electronics (KE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several strategic initiatives and market focuses:

  1. Expansion of Medical Contract Manufacturing (CMO) Capabilities and Capacity: Kimball Electronics is heavily investing in and expanding its medical contract manufacturing operations. A significant driver is the new, highly automated 308,000-square-foot facility in Indianapolis, scheduled to open in November 2025, which will significantly expand capacity for medical device production. This expansion is aimed at producing higher-level assemblies, finished medical devices, and drug delivery devices like auto-injectors, moving beyond traditional electronics and printed circuit board assemblies. This focus on medical CMO is anticipated to be accretive to overall company margins due to the higher-margin, regulated nature of the business.
  2. Strategic Repositioning Towards Higher-Margin, Complex Products: The company is strategically repositioning itself to focus less on top-line volume and more on margin expansion by targeting complex, non-commodity products that require deep engineering expertise. This structural shift involves moving away from lower-margin areas and doubling down on products that demand their specialized capabilities, particularly within the medical space, to attract blue-chip customers with long product life cycles.
  3. Global Manufacturing Capacity Expansions: Beyond the Indianapolis medical facility, Kimball Electronics has been expanding its global manufacturing footprint. The company has doubled capacity in its Mexico and Thailand facilities and increased the Poland facility by 40%. These expansions are intended to meet current demand momentum and provide opportunities for global growth across its diversified end markets.
  4. Targeted Growth in Automotive Programs: While the automotive segment has faced some challenges, there are expectations for revenue growth from specific programs and regions. This includes the ramp-up of new braking programs in Romania and a strategic position to capitalize on emerging market trends in electric vehicle technologies and other new braking solutions, which could contribute significantly to annual revenue over the next five to seven years. The company's Q2 fiscal 2026 results also indicate ramping automotive programs in Europe.
  5. Inorganic Growth Through Strategic Acquisitions: Kimball Electronics is intensifying its focus on strategic development and inorganic growth. The company has appointed a new leader for strategic development to elevate its focus on potential acquisitions, particularly to strengthen its position in the fragmented contract manufacturing organization (CMO) market. This indicates that strategic acquisitions are a planned avenue for future revenue growth and market expansion.

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Share Repurchases

  • On November 15, 2024, Kimball Electronics' Board of Directors authorized an additional $20 million in share buybacks, increasing the total repurchase authorization to $120 million.
  • In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (ended December 31, 2025), the company invested $4.3 million to repurchase 149,000 shares of common stock.
  • During the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (ended September 30, 2025), $1.5 million of shares were repurchased.

Share Issuance

  • No significant share issuances were reported over the last 3-5 years. The number of outstanding shares has seen minor fluctuations, with a slight decrease in 2025 and 2024.

Outbound Investments

  • Kimball Electronics completed the divestiture of its automation, test, and measurement business on July 31, 2024.

Capital Expenditures

  • Kimball Electronics' guidance for capital expenditures in fiscal year 2026 is projected to be in the range of $50 million to $60 million.
  • Capital expenditures were $6.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ended December 31, 2024).
  • The estimated capital expenditures for the full fiscal year 2025 remained in the range of $40 million to $50 million.

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KEJBLFLEXSANMCLSPLXSMedian
NameKimball .Jabil Flex Sanmina CelesticaPlexus  
Mkt Price23.41332.88126.29224.70339.13250.03237.37
Mkt Cap0.635.346.612.239.06.723.7
Rev LTM1,44032,66726,83511,34113,7894,31012,565
Op Inc LTM591,6171,3585601,205223883
FCF LTM551,2751,16273449276613
FCF 3Y Avg611,134991393350172371
CFO LTM1081,7281,705977886172931
CFO 3Y Avg1101,7481,518557581269569

Growth & Margins

KEJBLFLEXSANMCLSPLXSMedian
NameKimball .Jabil Flex Sanmina CelesticaPlexus  
Rev Chg LTM-6.3%19.0%4.9%44.5%36.7%8.6%13.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.1%-1.4%-1.6%10.8%22.9%0.5%-0.4%
Rev Chg Q-5.8%23.1%7.7%102.3%52.8%18.7%20.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.5%5.0%1.9%21.8%11.3%4.4%4.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM1.7%27.6%31.0%55.9%94.2%10.0%29.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-6.6%4.0%11.6%11.5%58.5%0.2%7.8%
Op Mgn LTM4.1%4.9%5.1%4.9%8.7%5.2%5.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.2%4.8%4.1%4.8%6.6%5.0%4.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.0%0.0%0.1%0.4%0.1%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM7.5%5.3%6.4%8.6%6.4%4.0%6.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.1%5.7%5.8%5.8%5.2%6.7%5.8%
FCF/Rev LTM3.8%3.9%4.3%6.5%3.6%1.8%3.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.0%3.7%3.8%4.0%3.2%4.3%3.9%

Valuation

KEJBLFLEXSANMCLSPLXSMedian
NameKimball .Jabil Flex Sanmina CelesticaPlexus  
Mkt Cap0.635.346.612.239.06.723.7
P/S0.41.11.71.12.81.61.3
P/Op Inc9.821.834.321.832.330.025.9
P/EBIT11.728.535.328.833.030.529.6
P/E22.043.654.747.040.635.742.1
P/CFO5.320.427.312.544.038.923.9
Total Yield4.5%2.3%1.8%2.1%2.5%2.8%2.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg13.5%6.0%6.4%7.3%3.1%5.0%6.2%
D/E0.30.10.10.20.00.00.1
Net D/E0.10.10.00.00.0-0.00.0

Returns

KEJBLFLEXSANMCLSPLXSMedian
NameKimball .Jabil Flex Sanmina CelesticaPlexus  
1M Rtn-12.7%3.5%54.3%29.1%-14.4%9.4%6.4%
3M Rtn-4.4%29.4%96.0%53.2%18.3%27.6%28.5%
6M Rtn-15.1%67.5%119.4%43.6%13.1%82.4%55.5%
12M Rtn33.2%99.1%202.5%176.1%203.9%88.1%137.6%
3Y Rtn0.8%298.8%607.7%338.7%2,869.6%187.4%318.7%
1M Excs Rtn-16.5%-2.6%46.4%24.6%-18.9%1.6%-0.5%
3M Excs Rtn-12.5%20.9%85.0%45.1%9.5%19.9%20.4%
6M Excs Rtn-26.6%55.9%101.3%30.9%-0.1%68.9%43.4%
12M Excs Rtn9.5%75.2%177.1%142.3%176.0%62.8%108.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-73.0%242.6%550.1%266.6%2,930.1%111.1%254.6%

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Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Business Unit Operations1,748    
Corporate/Eliminations-34    
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS), including engineering and supply chain support, to 1,8231,3501,2921,201
Total1,7151,8231,3501,2921,201


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$23.41 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.6 
First Trading Date11/03/2014 
Distance from 52W High-29.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$25.23$27.35
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-7.2%-14.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility40.5%48.5%
Downside Capture158.26179.24
Upside Capture97.78166.61
Correlation (SPY)44.6%44.4%
KE Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.641.322.212.161.791.27
Up Beta0.951.091.801.801.361.10
Down Beta-2.752.743.462.752.401.45
Up Capture86%121%203%235%289%176%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days13233265138389
Down Capture-262%96%210%188%140%107%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days9203260112358

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KE
KE32.8%48.5%0.75-
Sector ETF (XLI)19.0%15.4%0.9334.7%
Equity (SPY)25.0%12.1%1.5544.9%
Gold (GLD)40.0%26.8%1.2310.4%
Commodities (DBC)49.4%18.5%2.03-0.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.7%13.4%0.4520.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-25.6%41.9%-0.5937.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KE
KE1.4%40.5%0.15-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.4%17.4%0.5646.7%
Equity (SPY)14.2%17.0%0.6545.5%
Gold (GLD)19.3%18.0%0.878.1%
Commodities (DBC)11.0%19.4%0.4515.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.0%18.8%0.1134.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.4%55.6%0.3819.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KE
KE8.2%39.7%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.6%20.0%0.6050.4%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7348.5%
Gold (GLD)13.0%16.0%0.672.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%17.9%0.3818.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2137.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.2%66.9%1.0614.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 41520263.1%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity24.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.2%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-7.3%-6.8% 
2/4/2026-23.3%-20.8%-26.3%
11/5/2025-7.3%-3.1%-1.7%
8/13/202517.8%30.8%45.9%
5/6/202524.9%26.0%26.0%
2/4/20250.7%-6.7%-7.2%
11/4/20246.0%12.3%6.0%
8/14/2024-2.5%0.1%-0.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121411
# Negative131113
Median Positive5.6%5.8%18.9%
Median Negative-6.5%-6.8%-6.9%
Max Positive24.9%30.8%45.9%
Max Negative-23.3%-20.8%-33.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/05/202610-Q
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/22/202510-K
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/23/202410-K
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/06/202410-Q
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/24/202310-K
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/07/202310-Q
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/30/202210-K

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.40 Bil1.43 Bil1.46 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.43 Bil for 2026
2026 Operating Margin4.2%4.35%4.5%00AffirmedGuidance: 4.35% for 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures50.00 Mil55.00 Mil60.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 55.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.40 Bil1.43 Bil1.46 Bil2.1% RaisedGuidance: 1.40 Bil for 2026
2026 Operating Margin4.2%4.35%4.5%5.5%0.2%RaisedGuidance: 4.13% for 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures50.00 Mil55.00 Mil60.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 55.00 Mil for 2026

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