Flex's Q3 2025: Navigating Contradictions in Cloud Growth, Data Center Strategy, and Automotive Direction

These are the key contradictions discussed in Flex's latest 2025 Q3 earnings call, specifically including: Cloud Infrastructure Growth Expectations, Data Center Business Growth and Integration, and Automotive Market Strategy:



Record Operating Margin and EPS:
- Flex Ltd reported an operating margin of 6.1% and EPS of $0.77 for Q3, with a record revenue of $6.6 billion.
- The margin improvement was due to strong execution on improving mix and efficiency across all business units.

Data Center Growth:
- The data center business grew 45% year-over-year in Q3, with expectations for similar growth in Q4.
- Growth was driven by increasing power needs from chip level, driven by the transition towards denser compute, and is expected to continue with a multiyear CAGR closer to 20%.

Strong Medical Device Demand:
- Flex saw robust medical device demand in Q3, with revenue contributed by capabilities in FDA-regulated medical technology design.
- Growth was driven by a diverse set of long-term opportunities in medical devices and drug delivery technologies, such as GLP-1 injectors.

Automotive Market Challenges:
- The automotive segment faced challenges with weak macroeconomic conditions, but Flex's technology and capabilities are well-positioned for future trends related to advanced compute and powertrain modernization.
- The long-term trends in the automotive sector are considered intact, with expectations to enable auto OEM customers in these transitions.