TE Connectivity LtdBeat Q3 estimates, raised guidance, and announced a $1.4B acquisition.

TE Connectivity reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $5.16 billion, up 14% year over year and above the $5 billion analyst consensus, while adjusted earnings per share of $2.94 topped the $2.84 estimate. The company issued fourth-quarter guidance above Wall Street expectations, projecting revenue of about $5.25 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.05, compared with estimates of $5.16 billion and $2.96. TE Connectivity also announced a planned $1.4 billion acquisition of power management and filtering solutions provider Astrodyne TDI to strengthen its portfolio in high-growth industrial and AI-related markets. The stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.95, below rival Amphenol's 31.45, and offers a dividend yield of 1.37% versus Amphenol's 0.58%. Hedge fund holders of TE Connectivity declined to 62 in the first quarter from 72 in the prior quarter, while short interest fell to 2.9% as of July 15 from 3.1% on June 30.
TE Connectivity LtdBeat Q3 estimates, raised guidance, and announced a $1.4B acquisition.
Amphenol CorporationAcquisition target, expected to strengthen portfolio in high-growth markets.