Plexus (PLXS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS) is a global provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and precision technology solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services encompassing design and engineering support, new product introduction (NPI), supply chain management, printed circuit board assembly, final system assembly, test and inspection, and aftermarket support. Plexus serves a range of industries including medical devices, industrial and instrumentation, aerospace and defense, and communications.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Plexus has grown from a regional contract manufacturer into a worldwide partner for technology-driven companies. Over four decades, the firm has expanded its operational footprint to include manufacturing and engineering facilities across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. This global presence enables Plexus to support customers through localized supply chains while maintaining rigorous quality and regulatory standards.

Plexus’s manufacturing network includes sites in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, Singapore, and China. By integrating design for manufacturability, rapid prototyping, and scalable production, the company helps clients shorten time to market and optimize product performance. Its experience in highly regulated sectors—such as medical and aerospace—underscores its commitment to compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Steve Baker, Plexus emphasizes a customer-centric culture and long-term partnerships. The executive team focuses on innovation initiatives, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, ensuring Plexus remains a trusted provider for companies seeking end-to-end electronics solutions across diverse markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $133.48 to $137.36
• 50-Day Range: $125.83 to $140.15
• 52-Week Range: $103.43 to $172.89
• Volume: 126,028 shs
• Average Volume: 175,041 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.72 billion
• P/E Ratio: 26.77
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $155.67
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Plexus Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Plexus scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 207th out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Plexus has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Plexus has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.22%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Plexus are expected to grow by 13.22% in the coming year, from $5.90 to $6.68 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Plexus is 26.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Plexus is 26.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 32.89.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Plexus has a P/B Ratio of 2.78. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.55% of the float of Plexus has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Plexus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Plexus has recently increased by 25.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Plexus does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Plexus does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.83

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.55% of the float of Plexus has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Plexus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Plexus has recently increased by 25.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.28

News Sentiment

Plexus has a news sentiment score of 1.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Plexus this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for PLXS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Plexus insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,582,222.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.76% of the stock of Plexus is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

94.45% of the stock of Plexus is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PLXS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PLXS shares performed this year?

Plexus' stock was trading at $156.48 at the start of the year. Since then, PLXS stock has decreased by 13.6% and is now trading at $135.21.

How were Plexus' earnings last quarter?

Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ:PLXS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The technology company reported $1.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.54 by $0.12. Plexus's quarterly revenue was up 1.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Plexus have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Plexus: MCMS Inc., Qtron Inc., e2E Corp, Shure, Plexus Aerospace Defense and Security Services LLC, Plexus Asia Ltd., Plexus Corp. Limited, and others.

Who are Plexus' major shareholders?

Plexus' top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.39%), Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.07%), Diversified Trust Co (0.01%) and Patron Partners LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Todd P Kelsey, Steven J Frisch, Angelo Michael Ninivaggi Jr, Patrick John Jermain, Oliver K Mihm, Karen Marie Rapp, Victor (Pang Hau) Tan, Randy J Martinez, Frank Zycinski, Michael J Running and Ronnie Darroch.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Plexus?

Shares of PLXS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Plexus own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Plexus investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Comcast (CMCSA), Waste Connections (WCN) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC MANUF SVS (EMS)
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PLXS
• CIK: 785786
• Web: www.plexus.com
• Phone: (920) 969-6000
• Fax: 920-751-5395
• Employees: 20,000
• Year Founded: 1979

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Plexus: $155.67
• High Price Target: $162.00
• Low Price Target: $145.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +15.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.14
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 26.18
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.81
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $111.82 million
• Net Margins: 3.60%
• Pretax Margin: 4.14%
• Return on Equity: 11.17%
• Return on Assets: 4.71%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.07
• Current Ratio: 1.53
• Quick Ratio: 0.71

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.96 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.92
• Cash Flow: $7.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.11
• Book Value: $48.66 per share
• Price / Book: 2.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 27,090,000
• Free Float: 26,613,000
• Market Cap: $3.64 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.80