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ePlus reaffirms FY2027 guidance; Q1 sales rise; dividend and buyback

Aug 4, 2026, 4:14 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Guidance reaffirmation, a hefty cash balance, and a formal buyback/dividend plan improve fundamentals and support valuation; positive near-term price reaction is typical when earnings reinforce outlook and capital returns.

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ePlus reported Q1 FY2027 results with net sales of $649.1 million (up 1%), and services revenue of $119.4 million (up 2.6%). Gross margin declined to 23.3% from 23.9%, and EBITDA fell 9.2% to $47.8 million. The company reaffirmed its mid-single-digit fiscal 2027 guidance and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.27 and a new buyback of up to 1.5 million shares, supported by a cash cushion of roughly $449 million.

Net sales $649.1m, up 1.0%; services $119.4m, up 2.6%.
Gross billings $957.1m; gross profit $151.3m; margin 23.3%.
Guidance reaffirmed: fiscal 2027 mid-single-digit growth in net sales, gross profit, EBITDA.
Cash $448.9m; dividend $0.27; buyback up to 1.5m shares.

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