Exceeding Guidance Midpoint
The company exceeded the midpoint of its Q3 guidance for revenue, margin, and non-GAAP EPS with total revenue of $658 million.
Strong Performance in Aerospace and Defense
A&D revenue was up 2% year-over-year, with strong demand in commercial aerospace and robust defense demand.
Semi-cap Growth
Semi-cap revenue increased 13% year-over-year, driven by improving demand and new customer wins.
Non-GAAP Operating Margin Expansion
The company achieved a non-GAAP operating margin of 5.3%, marking the 16th consecutive quarter of year-over-year operating margin expansion.
Strong Cash Flow and Debt Reduction
Benchmark delivered $29 million in free cash flow for the quarter and $245 million trailing 12-month total, with a reduction in debt by $11 million.
Positive Guidance for Q4
For Q4, the company expects revenue between $640 million and $680 million, and non-GAAP EPS in the range of $0.53 to $0.59.