Amphenol stock: Record sales support new USD 4 billion buyback
Published on 10/30/2026 at 15:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRecord Results Expand Amphenol Outlook
- Third-quarter sales reached a record level, supported by strong organic growth and acquisition contributions.
- Management expects higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 sales and adjusted earnings.
- The company plans a larger buyback and a higher quarterly dividend while pursuing additional acquisitions.
Amphenol Corporation reported record third-quarter results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as sales rose 65 percent in U.S. dollars to USD 10.2 billion. The company said strong organic growth across most end markets, particularly IT datacom, combined with contributions from acquisitions.
The company also booked record orders of USD 12.2 billion, producing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.19. Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached USD 0.80, while adjusted operating margin was 29.7 percent. Amphenol reported operating cash flow of USD 2.1 billion and free cash flow of USD 1.6 billion.
Guidance Moves Higher Into Year-End
For the fourth quarter, Amphenol expects sales of USD 10.3 billion to USD 10.5 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of USD 0.81 to USD 0.83. Full-year 2026 guidance calls for sales of USD 36.9 billion to USD 37.1 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of USD 2.82 to USD 2.84.
The outlook includes stronger expectations for the CommScope business, which Amphenol now expects to generate USD 5.1 billion in 2026 sales and contribute USD 0.18 to adjusted earnings per share. The guidance excludes acquisitions that have not yet closed.
Capital Returns And Acquisitions
The board approved a 20 percent increase in the quarterly dividend to USD 0.15 per share, payable on January 13, 2027, to shareholders of record on December 22, 2026. It also approved a new three-year USD 4 billion stock repurchase program beginning January 1, 2027, after the existing USD 2 billion plan is expected to finish by year-end.
Amphenol completed its acquisition of Empire Electronics in September and agreed to acquire AdvancedPCB, Dexgreen and Humanetics Sensors. The latter three transactions are expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary conditions. Amphenol said the combined purchase price for the four businesses is approximately USD 1.6 billion.
Amphenol stock traded at 70.75 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 15:38 CET on Friday, October 30, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Amphenol stock.
Amphenol Corporation
- ISIN: US0320951017
- Stock symbol: APH
- Trading venue: Lang & Schwarz
- Quote: EUR 70.75 at 15:38 CET on October 30, 2026
- Third-quarter sales: USD 10.2 billion
- New repurchase plan: USD 4 billion over three years from January 1, 2027
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