TD SYNNEX (US:SNX)2025-06-24 14:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross billings increased by 12% year over year, reaching $21.6 billion, with a 11% growth in constant currency [6][13] - Net revenue rose by 7% year over year to $14.9 billion, exceeding guidance [14] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.99, above the upper end of guidance [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint Solutions portfolio gross billings grew by 13% year over year, driven by a PC refresh cycle [14] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings increased by 12% year over year, with a 10% growth when excluding Hive [14] - Software billings grew by 20%, supported by cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure software [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - All regions and major technologies experienced growth during the quarter, with strong demand from SMB, MSPs, and Public Sector, all growing in double digits [7] - APJ region showed strong performance, particularly in India and Japan, contributing to overall growth [88] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to unify reach, target new customers, expand distribution markets, diversify offerings, and accelerate services [8] - The strategy includes leveraging digital capabilities to enhance customer operational efficiency and drive sales growth [10] - The company is focused on generating profitable growth and free cash flow while being a valued partner to vendors and customers [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged macroeconomic uncertainties but expressed confidence in strong financial positioning heading into the second half of the year [20] - The company expects non-GAAP gross billings for Q3 to be in the range of $21 billion to $22 billion, representing approximately 6% growth at the midpoint [20] - Management remains cautiously optimistic about demand trends, particularly in the public sector and technology segments [34][56] Other Important Information - Free cash flow generation for the quarter was approximately $543 million, with $186 million returned to shareholders [18] - The company ended the quarter with $767 million in cash and cash equivalents and a gross leverage ratio of 2.4 times [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the demand pull forward mentioned? - Management noted a pull forward in demand, particularly in PCs, estimating a benefit of $100 million to $200 million in sales [23][24] Question: Why is Q3 guidance similar to last year despite the pull forward? - Management indicated that while there was a pull forward, they expect demand to soften in the second half of the year, leading to cautious guidance [31] Question: Are there any weaknesses observed in regions or product lines? - Management stated that current demand is in line with guidance, but uncertainties regarding tariffs and geopolitical issues could impact future performance [58] Question: What is the current status of the PC refresh cycle? - Management believes the company is in the middle of the refresh cycle, which began one to two quarters ago, contributing positively to growth [77] Question: What is driving the sequential margin improvement in the PC business? - Management attributed margin improvement to increased demand and a stronger pricing environment during the refresh cycle, along with favorable product mix [81][84]