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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

ARW earnings analysis

Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

Arrow Electronics reported a strong Q1 2026 with revenues of $9.47 billion, up 39% year-over-year, and EPS of $4.55, significantly exceeding expectations. Both segments—Global Components and Global ECS—showed robust…

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Arrow Electronics reported a strong Q1 2026 with revenues of $9.47 billion, up 39% year-over-year, and EPS of $4.55, significantly exceeding expectations. Both segments—Global Components and Global ECS—showed robust growth, driven by strong demand particularly related to AI. Management indicates continued positive momentum in the following quarters.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

13% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2022 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $88 Operating expenses $8 Left as operating profit $4

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

Where revenue came from

The business segments reported by the company.

Global Components 70.1% Global ECS 29.9%

Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Feb 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$4.55

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth of 39% Year-Over-Year

    Total revenue increased to $9.47 billion from $6.81 billion, reflecting a 39% growth year-over-year.

  • Record EPS Performance

    Earnings per share rose to $4.55, up 201.3% from $1.51 in the prior year.

  • Improved Operating Income Margin

    Operating income margin improved to 3.8%, up from 2.3% last year, driven by strong sales growth.

  • Segment Expansion Driven by AI

    Global Components and Global ECS both reported revenue growth of approximately 39%, bolstered by AI-related demand.

  • Strong Operating Cash Flow

    Net cash from operating activities was $699.8 million, a significant increase from $351.7 million in Q1 2025.

  • Reduced Long-Term Debt

    Long-term debt decreased to $2.35 billion from $3.09 billion, reflecting a more favorable capital structure.

What to watch

  • Supplier Mix Impacting Gross Margins

    Global ECS experienced a decline in gross margins due to unfavorable supplier mix and a $21.7 million loss from a non-cancellable contract.

  • Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty

    Management noted that the ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty may negatively affect future demand.

  • Potential Future Losses on Contracts

    The company may see additional losses from underperforming contracts, as indicated in their non-cancellable agreements.

Management's outlook

Management expects Q2 2026 revenue between $9.15 billion and $9.75 billion, with EPS between $3.91 and $4.11.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 11, 2026

Arrow Electronics reported a stronger top- and bottom-line 2025 versus 2024 with quarterly revenue accelerating to $8.75B in Q4 2025 and full-year revenue of about $30.85B (sum of quarters). The company remains…

10-Q · October 30, 2025

Arrow Electronics reported strong third-quarter results, with revenue and EPS exceeding analyst estimates. The company experienced modest revenue growth year-over-year but faces challenges in margins and cash flow…

10-Q · July 31, 2025

Arrow Electronics reported quarterly sales of $7,579,947 (thousands) and diluted EPS of $3.59 for the quarter ended June 28, 2025. Revenue rose versus Q2 2024, but operating income and gross margin compressed versus the…

10-Q · May 1, 2025

Arrow Electronics reported Q1 sales of $6,814,017,000, down $110,243,000 (≈1.6%) vs. Q1 2024, with gross profit falling to $773,992,000 (gross margin ~11.36%) and operating income down to $158,553,000 (operating margin…

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