Amphenol posts 58% sales surge on AI demand, CommScope deal; $290M China tax hit clouds outlook

Filed May 1, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Apr 25, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Q1 sales jumped 58% to $7.6B (33% organic), driven by AI datacenter applications and CommScope acquisition (11% of sales). Operating margin expanded 270bp to 24.0% on strong volume leverage.

  MD&A: Net sales growth verify on EDGAR →
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  China tax authorities assessed $130M in back taxes; company recorded additional $160M reassessing prior-year positions. Ongoing tax rate raised from 24.5% to 27.0%, reducing future earnings.

  MD&A: Discrete tax charge verify on EDGAR →
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  Interest expense tripled to $208M from $77M as company deployed $6.5B senior notes and $3.1B term loans to fund $10.6B CommScope acquisition. 364-day facility matures early 2027.

  MD&A: Interest expense verify on EDGAR →