ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) reported Q3 EPS of $1.45, $0.55 better than the analyst estimate of $0.90. Revenue for the quarter came in at $614.8 million versus the consensus estimate of $515.85 million.

Fiscal Year Guidance

Based on our strong performance year to date and the momentum we see ahead, the Company is raising its fiscal year 2026 guidance for net sales, gross profit, and Adjusted EBITDA. Net sales is now expected to increase 20% to 22% year-over-year, an increase from the prior guidance of mid-teens. This increase is against Fiscal Year 2025\'s $2.01B from continuing operations. Gross profit is expected to grow at a rate of 19% to 21% now, as compared to the prior guidance of mid-teens from fiscal year 2025\'s $515.5 million from continuing operations. We now expect Adjusted EBITDA to increase 41% to 43% over our Fiscal Year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $141M from continuing operations. This is an increase from our prior guidance that was twice the pace of net sales when net sales was expected to be in the mid-teens.

This guidance does not factor in recessionary conditions or other unexpected developments. ePlus cannot predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort, the ultimate outcome of unusual gains and losses, the occurrence of matters creating GAAP tax impacts, fluctuations in interest expense or interest income and share-based compensation, and acquisition-related expenses. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to ePlus\' results computed in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, ePlus is unable to provide a reconciliation of GAAP net earnings to adjusted EBITDA for the full fiscal year 2026 forecast.

Summary and Outlook

\"As a result of our strong third quarter and nine-month results, we are raising our fiscal year 2026 guidance.

\"Our teams remain committed to executing on our long-term strategy centered on expanding services and value-added solutions, delivering consistent growth, maintaining strong financial discipline and returning capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. We will continue to take a disciplined approach to capital deployment, prioritizing investments in our core business, strengthening our capabilities, and focusing on areas where we can achieve sustainable competitive advantages, all while preserving a healthy balance sheet. We are executing from a position of strength, delivering solid near-term performance while investing strategically for the future. All of this positions us well to deliver sustainable growth over the long term and lasting value for our shareholders,\" concluded Mr. Marron.

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