Flex Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $6,751,552,000 compared to $6,114,999,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $141,160,000 compared to $140,242,000 a year ago. Net income was $118,333,000 compared to $129,469,000 a year ago. Non-GAAP operating income was $219,721,000 compared to $223,106,000 a year ago. Non-GAAP net income was $164,386,000 compared to $182,945,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share - GAAP was $0.22 compared to $0.24 a year ago. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.31 compared to $0.34 a year ago. The company generated cash from operations of $150 million.

For the nine months, the company's net sales were $19,030,244,000 compared to $18,000,337,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $505,082,000 compared to $271,907,000 a year ago. Net income was $448,129,000 compared to $232,690,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share - GAAP was $0.84 compared to $0.42 a year ago. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.81 compared to $0.88 a year ago. Non-GAAP operating income was $585,964,000 compared to $610,287,000 a year ago. Non-GAAP net income was $435,319,000 compared to $483,613,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $431,018,000 compared to $1,013,188,000 a year ago. Purchases of property and equipment was $432,897,000 compared to $413,596,000 a year ago.

For the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2018, revenue is expected to be in the range of $6.1 to $6.5 billion. Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.32 per diluted share. GAAP EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.10 to $0.15 and includes stock-based compensation expense, intangible amortization, and restructuring charges.