TTM Hits Record Sales on AI and Defense, Expands via Deals
Record Q2 sales and raised guidance TTM reported record quarterly sales of $1.0 billion, up 37%, with earnings per share of $0.99, and lifted its full-year sales outlook to about $4.4 billion. This strong financial performance likely boosted investor confidence.
It shows the core business momentum that drove the stock.
AI and defense demand surge Sales to AI data centers and networking customers jumped 91%, while aerospace and defense sales rose 14%. These fast-growing areas are key drivers of TTM's revenue and future growth prospects.
It identifies the main sources of demand growth behind the results.
Acquisitions and new plant expand reach TTM acquired Epiq Solutions for $1.1 billion, Swiss Technology Group, and ILFA, entering Europe, and opened a $130 million Ultra-HDI plant in Syracuse. These moves broaden its market and capacity.
It highlights strategic actions that could drive future growth.
Debt, integration, and valuation risks TTM took on $1.6 billion in new debt, faces integration challenges, and its stock looks expensive with a P/E of 51.8x and only $28.3 million in free cash flow. Epiq may dilute 2027 earnings before adding in 2028.
It provides the main counterweight to the positive news.
