Plexus (PLXS)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $153.435 | Market Cap: $4.1 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
Plexus (PLXS)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $153.435Market Cap: $4.1 BilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 38% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -4.6%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -29% | Key risksPLXS key risks include [1] significant customer concentration and [2] tepid long-term revenue growth and weak profitability. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Health & Telemedicine, Automation & Robotics, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more. |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 38% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Health & Telemedicine, Automation & Robotics, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -4.6%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -29% |
| Key risksPLXS key risks include [1] significant customer concentration and [2] tepid long-term revenue growth and weak profitability. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
PLXS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Strong or weak financial results, such as quarterly earnings that beat or miss analyst expectations, can significantly impact Plexus's stock price. Plexus's performance in key metrics like revenue, gross profit, and earnings per share often influences investor sentiment regarding the company's operational efficiency and market position.
2. Changes in the company's guidance or outlook for future quarters or the full fiscal year can drive substantial stock movements. Positive revisions to revenue or earnings guidance suggest optimism about future demand and profitability, while negative revisions can lead to declines.
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Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PLXS Return | 2% | 23% | 7% | 5% | 45% | -3% | 96% |
| Peers Return | 4% | 28% | 11% | 57% | 83% | 80% | 659% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PLXS Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 50% | 67% | 58% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 57% | 58% | 55% | 60% | 63% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| PLXS Max Drawdown | -52% | -3% | -22% | -18% | -16% | -29% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -55% | -9% | -22% | -12% | -8% | -23% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: JBL, FLEX, CLS, SANM, BHE. See PLXS 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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | PLXS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -26.1% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.3% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 439 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -53.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 115.9% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 293 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -26.1% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 113 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -66.8% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 201.1% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 318 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to FLEX, JBL, TEL, FN, TTMI
In The Past
Plexus's stock fell -26.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/24/2023. A -26.1% loss requires a 35.3% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 15.3% | 15.3% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.6% | 14.6% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% |
| 03312020 | PLXS | Plexus | Dip Buy | DB | Growth | FCF YieldDip Buy with Growth and High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with growth, and significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) | 29.6% | 68.3% | -7.9% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 15.3% | 15.3% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.6% | 14.6% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% |
| 03312020 | PLXS | Plexus | Dip Buy | DB | Growth | FCF YieldDip Buy with Growth and High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with growth, and significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) | 29.6% | 68.3% | -7.9% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 152.41 |
| Mkt Cap | 16.1 |
| Rev LTM | 9,705 |
| Op Inc LTM | 675 |
| FCF LTM | 436 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 256 |
| CFO LTM | 586 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 403 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 3.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 0.3% |
| Rev Chg Q | 3.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.0% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 4.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 4.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 5.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 5.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 3.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 3.1% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 16.1 |
| P/S | 1.0 |
| P/EBIT | 21.6 |
| P/E | 35.0 |
| P/CFO | 14.6 |
| Total Yield | 2.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.1% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 10.6% |
| 3M Rtn | 10.5% |
| 6M Rtn | 30.3% |
| 12M Rtn | 61.4% |
| 3Y Rtn | 189.8% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 7.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 15.5% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 57.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 108.0% |
Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/22/2025 | 2.6% | -4.5% | -9.1% |
| 7/23/2025 | -11.6% | -4.5% | -2.5% |
| 4/23/2025 | -1.4% | -3.7% | 2.6% |
| 1/22/2025 | -10.1% | -15.9% | -19.4% |
| 10/23/2024 | 6.9% | 8.1% | 17.7% |
| 7/24/2024 | 11.6% | 10.3% | 6.8% |
| 4/24/2024 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 16.5% |
| 1/24/2024 | -4.3% | -4.0% | -3.4% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| # Negative | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 4.5% | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Median Negative | -4.0% | -4.5% | -5.7% |
| Max Positive | 11.6% | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Max Negative | -17.1% | -15.9% | -19.4% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11142025 | 10-K 9/27/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8012025 | 10-Q 6/28/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5022025 | 10-Q 3/29/2025 |
| 12312024 | 1312025 | 10-Q 12/28/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11152024 | 10-K 9/28/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8022024 | 10-Q 6/29/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5032024 | 10-Q 3/30/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2022024 | 10-Q 12/30/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11172023 | 10-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8042023 | 10-Q 7/1/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4262023 | 10-Q 4/1/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2032023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11182022 | 10-K 10/1/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 7/2/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 4/2/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2042022 | 10-Q 1/1/2022 |
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