Release Date: May 08, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Ingram Micro Holding Corp (NYSE:INGM) reported a net revenue of $12.3 billion, up 11% year over year on an FX neutral basis, exceeding the high end of their guidance. The company's gross profit of $829 million was more than 2% above the midpoint of their guidance. Ingram Micro Holding Corp (NYSE:INGM) saw double-digit net sales growth in North America and Asia Pacific regions. The company's cloud business, although only 1% of net sales, contributed nearly 15% of total gross profit in the first quarter. Ingram Micro Holding Corp (NYSE:INGM) has invested over $600 million in their cloud and digital platform capabilities, positioning them for future growth and competitive differentiation.

Negative Points

The macroeconomic and trade environments present volatility, making the second quarter and back half of 2025 harder to forecast. Gross margins were down 62 basis points year over year due to mixed factors and market conditions in India. The company experienced an adjusted free cash flow outflow of $159 million in the first quarter, aligning with seasonal expectations. Ingram Micro Holding Corp (NYSE:INGM) faces challenges in the SMB sales category, which remains more muted due to macro uncertainties. The company anticipates potential impacts from tariffs and macroeconomic conditions, which are reflected in their cautious Q2 guidance.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you elaborate on the macroeconomic impacts on SMBs and large enterprises, and why you believe large enterprises will continue with IT infrastructure projects? A: Paul Bae, CEO: SMBs have faced headwinds, but we are seeing improvements. Large enterprises continue to show strong demand based on our pipeline and conversations with customers and vendor partners. We believe this trend will persist.

Q: How did the mix between client solutions and advanced solutions track in Q1, and what are your expectations for Q2? A: Paul Bae, CEO: Client endpoint solutions performed well, driven by desktop and notebook refreshes. Advanced solutions, including networking and cybersecurity, also showed growth. For Q2, we expect continued strong growth in client solutions, with no dramatic shift in product mix.

Q: Can you provide insights into the pricing environment and any impacts from tariffs? A: Paul Bae, CEO: There has been minimal pricing impact so far, mainly around peripherals and accessories. We haven't seen significant price changes as we navigate potential tariffs. Certainty and predictability are beneficial for our business, and we remain flexible and adaptable.

Story Continues

Q: How is the Xantage platform progressing, and what are the future expectations for its impact on the business model? A: Paul Bae, CEO: Xantage is deployed in 20 of 57 countries, providing a consistent global experience. It enhances user engagement, operational efficiency, and customer reactivation. Over time, we expect Xantage to drive share differentiation, margin improvement, and lower operating expenses.

Q: What are your thoughts on working capital and inventory management for the rest of the year? A: Mike Silas, CFO: We are managing working capital days effectively, even with pre-buys to get ahead of potential price increases. We aim to maintain a balance between growth opportunities and inventory investment, with a focus on positive returns.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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