Plexus Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $635,019,000 against $616,664,000 a year ago. Operating income was $33,903,000 against $21,524,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $31,026,000 against $17,302,000 a year ago. Net income was $28,179,000 against $14,448,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.82 against $0.42 a year ago. Adjusted operating profit was $33,903,000 against $23,031,000 a year ago.  Adjusted net income was $28,179,000 against $15,955,000 a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.82 against $0.47 a year ago. The company announced that cash flows provided by operations was $79.5 million, less capital expenditures of $7.0 million, resulting in free cash flow of $72.5 million.

For the second quarter ending April 1, 2017, the company expects revenue in the range of $620 million to $650 million, operating margin in the range of 4.9% to 5.21% and diluted EPS in the range of $0.71 to $0.79.