ePlus 2026 Q1 Earnings Net Income Surges 37.9%

ePlus(PLUS) reported its fiscal 2026 Q1 earnings on Aug 07th, 2025. The company exceeded expectations with double-digit revenue growth and expanding profitability. Management provided positive guidance aligned with its long-term strategic focus.

Revenue
ePlus reported a total revenue increase of 19.0% year-over-year, reaching $637.32 million in Q1 2026. The company’s product segment led the growth with $520.89 million, while professional services and managed services added $71.73 million and $44.58 million, respectively. Other revenue sources contributed an additional $111,000, reflecting a broad-based performance across its business lines.

Earnings/Net Income
The company’s earnings demonstrated robust momentum, with EPS rising 38.8% to $1.43 in Q1 2026 from $1.03 in the prior year. Net income surged 37.9% to $37.70 million, reinforcing the company’s ability to convert top-line growth into bottom-line gains. This marks ePlus's 21st consecutive year of profitability in the corresponding quarter, showcasing operational resilience and consistent performance. The EPS increase reflects efficient cost management and improved margins.

Price Action
The stock price of ePlus has seen a decline in recent trading sessions, with a 1.63% drop in the latest day, 2.28% in the most recent full trading week, and a more significant 10.05% decline month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review
A strategy of buying ePlus (PLUS) shares after the revenue raise quarter-over-quarter on the financial report release date and holding for 30 days delivered a 55.89% return, outperforming the benchmark's 51.69%. The strategy effectively avoided losses during market downturns with a maximum drawdown of 0.00%, but the Sharpe ratio of 0.36 highlighted modest risk-adjusted returns. Additionally, the 44.69% volatility underlined the sensitivity of the strategy to market movements.

CEO Commentary
The CEO of ePlus highlighted the company's strong Q1 2026 performance, driven by robust demand in core technology solutions and expanded partnerships in key markets. Addressing challenges, the CEO noted ongoing supply chain adjustments but expressed confidence in the team’s agility. Strategic priorities include increased investments in cloud infrastructure and customer-centric innovation to solidify market leadership. The CEO’s tone reflected optimism about future growth, emphasizing a commitment to long-term value creation through disciplined execution and strategic alignment with evolving customer needs.

Guidance
The CEO outlined sustained revenue growth and operational efficiency as key priorities for the coming quarters. Management expressed a cautious yet constructive outlook aligned with current market dynamics and internal performance trends. While specific quantitative targets were not disclosed, the company expects to outperform industry benchmarks through continued focus on profitability and capital discipline.

Additional News
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