Avnet (AVT) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Avnet (AVT) reported $5.32 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 6%. EPS of $0.84 for the same period compares to $1.10 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.29 billion, representing a surprise of +0.46%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +16.67%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.72.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Avnet performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Sales- Farnell: $366.70 million compared to the $338.19 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -10.1% year over year. Sales- Electronic Components: $4.95 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $4.95 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -5.7%. Operating Income (loss)- Electronic Components: $172.20 million compared to the $166.72 million average estimate based on three analysts. Operating Income (loss)- Farnell: $11 million versus $4.49 million estimated by three analysts on average. Operating Income (loss)- Corporate expenses: -$30.40 million compared to the -$24.23 million average estimate based on two analysts. View all Key Company Metrics for Avnet here>>>Shares of Avnet have returned +7.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Avnet, Inc. (AVT): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks