ePlus (PLUS) Q1 Revenue Jumps 19%

Core Insights - ePlus reported Q1 FY2026 results with GAAP revenue of $637.3 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $523.9 million, and Non-GAAP EPS of $1.26, surpassing expectations of $1.06, marking significant year-over-year growth [1][2] - The company set all-time quarterly records for gross billings and net sales, driven by broad-based revenue expansion primarily from services [1] - ePlus initiated its first-ever quarterly dividend and launched a new share repurchase program, enhancing its capital return profile [1][10] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP EPS increased by 24.8% year-over-year to $1.26, while GAAP revenue rose by 19.0% compared to the previous year [2] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $46.7 million, reflecting a 19.4% increase from $39.1 million in Q1 FY25 [2] - Gross profit was $148.2 million, up 16.8% from $126.9 million a year earlier [2] Business Model and Focus - ePlus provides a range of technology solutions including consulting, cloud, security, managed services, and IT infrastructure products, targeting commercial, healthcare, education, and government sectors [3] - The company has formed strategic partnerships with major technology vendors like AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware to offer multi-vendor solutions [3] Service and Product Performance - Services revenue surged by 48.8% year-over-year to $116.3 million, with professional services nearly doubling, increasing by 92.4% [5] - Cloud-related net sales climbed 50.8% to $206.996 million, while security product sales advanced by 27.3% [6] - However, networking and collaboration product sales declined by 7.0% and 43.7%, respectively, indicating a shift in customer demand [6] Strategic Actions - ePlus completed the sale of its financing business to focus on higher-growth technology solutions, marking its transition to a pure technology solutions company [4][10] - The company reduced inventory by 16.1% compared to Q4 FY2025, while trade receivables increased by 35.6% [10] Outlook - For fiscal 2026, ePlus raised its financial outlook, expecting net sales and gross profit to grow in the upper single-digit percentage range, with adjusted EBITDA projected to rise in the mid-teens [12] - Strong demand in cloud, security, and data center markets is anticipated to continue driving growth [12]