Revenue Decline Offset by Margin Expansion
Revenue fell 3.3% YoY to $2.43B in Q1 FY2027, but gross profit rose 4.3% to $1.32B as cost of revenue dropped 10.9% to $1.11B, pushing gross margin from 50.4% to 54.3% — a meaningful improvement in profitability quality.
Operating Leverage Drives Earnings Growth
Operating income jumped 18.4% YoY to $845.3M, with operating margin expanding 640 bps to 34.7%. SG&A expenses declined 8.7% to $457.0M, reflecting disciplined cost management that amplified the impact of gross margin gains.
Net Income and Bottom-Line Profitability
Net income grew 26.7% YoY to $653.8M, with net margin reaching 26.9%. This outpaced both revenue and operating income growth rates, suggesting favorable below-the-line items such as reduced interest expense consistent with the $992M reduction in long-term debt.