Fabrinet (NYSE: FN) closed at $499.61, up 2.03% on the session, following the release of its second-quarter fiscal year 2026 results. The company’s market capitalization stood at $17.9 billion at the close.
Latest Quarterly Results (Q2FY26)
For the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, Fabrinet reported consolidated revenue of $1,132.9 million and GAAP net income of $112.6 million. Revenue increased 36% from the corresponding quarter a year earlier, while net income rose 30% year over year.
Segment Highlights:
Optical communications revenue totaled $832.6 million for the quarter. Within this segment, datacom revenue was $278.1 million and telecom revenue was $554.4 million. Revenue from data center interconnect modules was reported at $142.2 million.
Non-optical communications revenue amounted to $300.3 million. High-performance computing contributed $86.0 million, automotive products generated $117.0 million, and industrial laser revenue was $41.4 million during the quarter.
Financial Trends
For the prior full fiscal year, Fabrinet reported annual revenue of $3.75 billion and GAAP net income of $360.9 million. Compared with the previous fiscal year, both revenue and profit recorded year-over-year growth. The annual trend reflected expansion across optical communications and non-optical platforms, with growth reported in telecom, datacom, and high-performance computing programs. No material contraction was reported in the company’s disclosed end markets during the period.
Business & Operations Update
During the quarter, Fabrinet continued work on capacity expansion projects across its manufacturing footprint. The company said construction of Building 10, a planned 2 million square foot facility, remained on schedule, with approximately 250,000 square feet expected to be ready for production by mid-calendar 2026. Management also reported ongoing capacity additions at the Pinehurst campus and continued qualification of automated production lines, particularly for high-performance computing programs. Operational updates during the quarter focused on manufacturing readiness, workforce training, and supply chain coordination to support customer demand.
M&A or Strategic Moves
The company did not announce any acquisitions, divestitures, or material strategic transactions during the quarter. No definitive agreements or institutionally reported discussions related to mergers or asset sales were disclosed in the reviewed materials.
Equity Analyst Commentary
Institutional research commentary referenced in public summaries noted continued revenue growth across telecom, datacom, and high-performance computing platforms. Analysts highlighted the contribution from data center interconnect modules and increasing volumes in high-performance computing programs. The commentary focused on reported figures and operational updates without issuing investment recommendations or valuation targets.
Guidance & Outlook — what to watch for
Looking ahead, what to watch for includes the company’s issued revenue guidance range for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, set between $1.15 billion and $1.20 billion. Investors are also monitoring progress on facility readiness at Building 10, qualification timelines for additional automated production lines, and disclosures related to capital expenditure and foreign exchange hedging. Industry demand conditions across optical and non-optical platforms remain a key area of attention.
Performance Summary
Fabrinet shares rose 2.03% at the close. Second-quarter revenue was $1,132.9 million, with GAAP net income of $112.6 million. Optical communications and high-performance computing were the largest reported contributors, while capacity expansion remained a central operational focus.
