TTM Technologies 2025-26: A&D Backlog $1.6B, Data Center +57%
FY25 revenue $2.91B (+19%); op income $262M (+126%); NI $177M (+215%); EPS $1.68 (+211%). FCF effectively $0 ($-1M, capex-dominated at $293M). Adjusted EBITDA margin 16.3% (vs 14.7% FY24). Q4 sales $774M (above guided range); non-GAAP EPS $0.70 (in line). Cash flow from operations $63M Q4 / $292M FY. Book-to-bill ratio 1.35 FY (A&D 1.46; RF&S 0.94). 90-day backlog $654.9M at year-end. ~80% of net sales related to AI + defense megatrends. Segment performance — Aerospace + Defense: 41% Q4 sales; +5% Q4 / +13% FY; backlog increased to $1.6B. Data Center Computing: 20% Q4 sales; +57% Q4 / +36% FY. Networking: 8% FY sales; +23% Q4 / +43% FY (combining with data center in 2026). Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation: 14% Q4 sales; +28% Q4 / +22% FY. Automotive: 9% Q4 sales (expected ~8% 2026). FY26 guide: Q1 net sales $770-$810M; Q1 non-GAAP EPS $0.64-$0.70; full-year net sales +15-20% over 2025; SG&A ~8.5% of net sales Q1; R&D ~1%; effective tax rate 12-17%.
Key takeaways
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Data Center Computing +57% Q4 / +36% FY — AI infrastructure direct PCB beneficiary. TTM's Data Center Computing segment grew +57% YoY in Q4 2025 and +36% for the full year. The segment now represents 20% of Q4 sales (up from much smaller share historically) and is being combined with Networking (+23% Q4 / +43% FY) starting 2026. Combined "data center + networking" will be ~28% of revenue and growing 35%+ — the cleanest AI infrastructure exposure in the PCB sector. Hyperscaler AI buildouts require advanced PCBs for switches, routers, AI accelerators, and high-speed networking — all categories where TTM has design wins.
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Aerospace + Defense backlog $1.6B; book-to-bill 1.46 — multi-year defense compounder. A&D segment delivered +13% FY revenue growth and ended FY25 with backlog of $1.6B (up from prior year). Book-to-bill ratio of 1.46 in A&D means TTM is booking new orders at 46% above shipping rate — strongest defense bookings in TTM's history. Multi-year drivers: F-35 sustainment + new platforms, hypersonic weapons (DoD priority), GMD (ground-based midcourse defense), Patriot, Aegis. Multi-year backlog conversion supports A&D revenue growth into 2027+.
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EBITDA margin 16.3% vs 14.7% FY24 — meaningful operating leverage flow-through. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 160bp in FY25 to 16.3% (vs 14.7% FY24). Combined with revenue +19%, the operating leverage is meaningful: NI +215% to $177M; EPS +211% to $1.68. The structural margin expansion reflects (a) mix shift toward higher-margin A&D + data center, (b) operational efficiency, (c) Penang Malaysia facility ramping, (d) reduced low-margin business exit.
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~80% of net sales related to AI + defense megatrends — concentrated growth exposure. Management explicitly noted that ~80% of net sales are related to AI + defense megatrends. This is a meaningful structural concentration: A&D (41% Q4) + Data Center (20% Q4) + Networking (8% FY, partial AI) + Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation (14% Q4, partial defense/AI) = combined exposure to two multi-year secular tailwinds. Concentration creates risk if either megatrend reverses, but reward from sustained growth.
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FY26 guide: revenue +15-20% — sustained mid-to-high-teens growth. Total FY26 revenue guide implies ~$3.35-$3.49B (+15-20%). Q1 net sales $770-$810M (midpoint $790M, +6% YoY vs Q1 FY25 ~$745M implied). Q1 non-GAAP EPS $0.64-$0.70. The full-year guide implies acceleration through the year, supported by A&D backlog conversion + data center pipeline.
Business
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global PCB (printed circuit board) + RF subassemblies + integrated electronics manufacturer, with multi-segment portfolio:
- Aerospace + Defense (~40% of revenue): Advanced PCBs + RF/microwave components + radar systems for defense + aerospace platforms. F-35, hypersonic, AESA radars, missile defense. Q4 41% / +5% YoY / +13% FY. Backlog $1.6B; book-to-bill 1.46.
- Data Center Computing (~20%, fastest growing): AI accelerator boards + server PCBs + high-speed networking. Q4 +57% / FY +36%.
- Networking (~8%, combined with DC in 2026): Ethernet switches, routers, optical networking. Q4 +23% / FY +43%.
- Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation (~14%): Medical devices + industrial automation + instrumentation. Q4 +28% / FY +22%.
- Automotive (~9%, declining): Automotive electronics + ADAS PCBs. ~8% expected 2026.
- Other (~9%): Specialty + remaining commercial.
Strategic moves FY25:
- A&D backlog increased to $1.6B; book-to-bill 1.46
- Data Center +57% Q4 (AI infrastructure direct beneficiary)
- Networking +23% Q4 / +43% FY (combining with data center 2026)
- ~80% of net sales related to AI + defense megatrends
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 160bp to 16.3%
- Penang Malaysia facility expansion
- Q4 sales above guided range
- 90-day backlog $654.9M
- Buyback $18M (-48% YoY)
- Capex $293M (+58%) — capacity investment
FY25 financial performance
| Metric (FY) | Jan-22 | Jan-23 | Jan-24 | Dec-24 (stub) | Dec-25 (FY25) |
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| Revenue ($B) | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.23 | 2.44 | 2.91 |
| Revenue YoY | n/a | +11% | -11% | n/a | +19% |
| Op income ($M) | 126 | 210 | 42 | 116 | 262 |
| Op margin | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Adj EBITDA margin | n/a | n/a | n/a | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Net income ($M) | 54 | 95 | -19 | 56 | 177 |
| Diluted EPS ($) | 0.50 | 0.91 | -0.18 | 0.54 | 1.68 |
| FCF ($M) | 95 | 170 | 27 | 51 | -1 |
| Capex ($M) | -82 | -103 | -160 | -186 | -293 |
| Total debt ($B) | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.12 |
| Buyback ($M) | -65 | -35 | -24 | -34 | -18 |
Note: TTM changed fiscal year-end from January to December in 2024, creating reporting irregularity. FY25 (Dec-25) is the first full calendar-year fiscal period under new convention.
The earnings progression: revenue grew steadily from $2.25B (Jan-22) to $2.91B (Dec-25, +29% over the comparable cycle). Op margin expanded from 5.6% to 9.0%. EBITDA margin expanded 160bp YoY to 16.3% reflecting mix shift + operating leverage. EPS $1.68 (+211% YoY) reflects both NI inflection + share count discipline.
FCF $0 reflects $293M capex investment cycle. Total debt $1.12B (+10% YoY) reflects capex financing.
Capital allocation
- Capex: $-293M FY25 (+58% YoY) — Penang Malaysia + capacity expansion + technology investment.
- Dividends: $0 (no dividend).
- Buybacks: $-18M FY25 (-48% YoY) — modest given capex investment cycle.
- Total debt: $1.12B (+10% YoY).
- FCF: ~$0 FY25 (capex-dominated).
- Operating cash flow: $292M FY (Q4 $63M).
FY26 outlook (per Q4 FY25 call, 2026-02-04)
| FY26 framework | Detail |
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| Q1 net sales | $770M to $810M |
| Q1 non-GAAP EPS | $0.64 to $0.70 |
| Full year net sales | +15% to +20% over FY25 |
| Q1 SG&A | ~8.5% of net sales |
| Q1 R&D | ~1% of net sales |
| Effective tax rate | 12% to 17% |
| Diluted shares | ~106.7M |
| A&D backlog | $1.6B starting balance |
| Networking + Data Center | Combined segment from 2026 |
Management noted continued execution on A&D backlog + data center / AI ramp + Malaysia facility expansion + ~80% sales tied to AI + defense megatrends.
Key risks
A&D backlog conversion timing. $1.6B backlog converts over multi-year horizon. Conversion timing affected by US DoD appropriation + customer schedules + production ramp.
Hyperscaler AI capex cycle. Data Center Computing growth depends on hyperscaler AI capex. Any deceleration creates immediate revenue impact.
Customer concentration in select segments. Defense + hyperscaler customer concentration creates volatility risk.
PCB competitive landscape. TTM competes with Hon Hai, Compeq, Tripod, Wus, IBIDEN, AT&S, Unimicron, others globally. Multi-region competitive intensity.
Penang Malaysia facility ramp. Multi-year facility expansion + ramp execution required to support growth.
Capex investment cycle duration. $293M FY25 capex is part of multi-year investment cycle. FCF compression continues until capex moderates.
Automotive segment decline. ~9% → ~8% mix decline expected. Automotive secular dynamics matter.
Geopolitical / China supply chain. PCB industry historically China-centric; multi-region diversification (Penang, US, Mexico) ongoing but China dynamics matter.
Defense budget cyclicality. Multi-year defense spending dynamics + US DoD appropriations.
Currency / FX. Multi-region operations expose TTM to FX volatility.
Technology transition (advanced HDI / substrate-like PCB). Multi-year technology evolution requires continuous R&D + capital investment.
Material costs (copper, fiberglass, resins). Commodity cost pass-through dynamics.
Labor + talent retention. Engineering + manufacturing talent multi-year competitive market.
Cybersecurity + IP. Defense-related products + customers create cybersecurity attack surface.
Customer M&A dynamics. Customer consolidation + procurement changes.
Bottom line
TTM Technologies FY25 is the AI + defense megatrend acceleration year: revenue $2.91B (+19%); op income $262M (+126%); NI $177M (+215%); EPS $1.68 (+211%). Adjusted EBITDA margin 16.3% (vs 14.7% FY24). Q4 sales $774M (above guided range); non-GAAP EPS $0.70 in line. OCF $63M Q4 / $292M FY. Book-to-bill 1.35 (A&D 1.46; RF&S 0.94); 90-day backlog $654.9M. ~80% of net sales tied to AI + defense megatrends. A&D backlog $1.6B (+13% FY revenue growth). Data Center +57% Q4 / +36% FY. Networking +23% Q4 / +43% FY (combining with data center 2026). Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation +28% Q4 / +22% FY. Automotive ~9% (declining to 8% 2026). Capex $293M (+58%); buyback $18M.
FY26 guide: Q1 net sales $770-$810M; Q1 non-GAAP EPS $0.64-$0.70; full-year net sales +15-20% over FY25; SG&A ~8.5%; R&D ~1%; effective tax rate 12-17%.
The risks are real — A&D backlog conversion timing, hyperscaler AI capex cycle dependency, customer concentration in select segments, PCB competitive landscape (Hon Hai, Compeq, Tripod, Wus, IBIDEN, AT&S, Unimicron), Penang Malaysia facility ramp, capex investment cycle duration, automotive segment decline, geopolitical / China supply chain dynamics, defense budget cyclicality, FX, technology transition (advanced HDI / substrate-like PCB), material costs, labor + talent retention, cybersecurity + IP, customer M&A dynamics.
But the structural thesis (leading global PCB + RF subassemblies manufacturer + multi-segment portfolio + Aerospace + Defense backlog $1.6B + book-to-bill 1.46 + Data Center Computing +57% Q4 / +36% FY + Networking +23% Q4 / +43% FY + Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation +28% / +22% FY + ~80% of sales tied to AI + defense megatrends + 16.3% adj EBITDA margin (+160bp YoY) + Penang Malaysia capacity ramp + 90-day backlog $654.9M + FY26 +15-20% revenue) is intact and FY25 confirms.
Quality global PCB + AI + defense compounder mid-investment-cycle, with multi-segment platform + dual megatrend exposure (AI infrastructure + defense modernization) + multi-year backlog visibility + adjusted EBITDA margin expansion + Penang Malaysia capacity expansion + book-to-bill 1.46 in A&D. The FY25 +19% revenue + +211% EPS + Q4 +57% data center + 1.46 A&D book-to-bill + $1.6B A&D backlog + 16.3% EBITDA margin + ~80% AI+defense exposure + FY26 +15-20% revenue + Q1 EPS $0.64-$0.70 creates one of the cleaner PCB + AI + defense compounding setups for investors seeking exposure to both AI infrastructure buildout + defense modernization + advanced PCB technology + multi-year backlog visibility. The conservative FY26 framework + multi-year A&D backlog + AI capex cycle + Penang capacity + dual megatrend exposure provides multiple paths to outperformance over a multi-year horizon. AI capex cycle + defense budgets + competitive landscape + capex investment + China supply chain remain ongoing risks, but the multi-segment diversification + dual megatrend exposure + EBITDA margin expansion + multi-year backlog support continued compounding through cycles.
Citations
- TTM Technologies, Inc. FY25 Form 10-K (filed February 2026, SEC EDGAR).
- TTMI Q4 FY25 earnings call, 2026-02-04 — Q4 sales $774.3M (above guided range); non-GAAP EPS $0.70 (met guided range); 2025 sales $2.91B (+19% YoY); adjusted EBITDA margin 16.3% (vs 14.7% FY24); cash flow from operations $63M Q4 / $292M FY; book-to-bill 1.35 FY (A&D 1.46; RF&S 0.94); 90-day backlog $654.9M; ~80% of net sales related to AI + defense megatrends. Segment performance — A&D: 41% Q4 sales; +5% Q4 / +13% FY YoY; backlog $1.6B. Data Center Computing: 20% Q4 sales; +57% Q4 / +36% FY YoY. Networking: 8% FY sales; +23% Q4 / +43% FY YoY; combining with data center 2026. Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation: 14% Q4 sales; +28% Q4 / +22% FY YoY. Automotive: 9% Q4 sales; expected ~8% 2026. FY26 guide: Q1 net sales $770-$810M; Q1 non-GAAP EPS $0.64-$0.70; full year net sales +15-20% over 2025; ~106.7M diluted shares; SG&A ~8.5% of net sales Q1; R&D ~1%; effective tax rate 12-17%.
- TTMI Q3 / Q2 / Q1 FY25 earnings calls — supporting A&D backlog + data center ramp + EBITDA margin progression.
- Internal financial_statements view (consolidated annual + cash flow + capital structure).