ePlus Reports Mixed First Quarter Results Amid Chip Shortages

CEO Mark Marron pointed to a challenging year-over-year comparison but highlighted the company's record sales and a robust pipeline of booked orders. While product shipment delays caused by the ongoing memory chip shortage impacted immediate results, the managed services segment hit a $50 million revenue quarter for the first time. This performance underscores a shift toward a services-led model, which the company views as a critical long-term growth driver.

The company ended the quarter with $449 million in cash, providing a buffer for potential acquisitions and shareholder returns. Reflecting this financial stability, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share and authorized a new stock repurchase program for up to 1.5 million shares. Looking ahead, management reiterated its fiscal 2027 guidance, projecting mid-single-digit growth for net sales and adjusted EBITDA, provided that market conditions remain stable.