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Avnet Rides Data Center Wave to 82% 1Q Sales Surge

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4 November 2026

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AI InfrastructureSemiconductorsCloud Infrastructure

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United States

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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Avnet reported an 82% year-over-year surge in Q1 sales driven by strong demand across data center, computing, aerospace, defense, and networking sectors, with significant margin expansion and record revenues in all global regions. The company forecasts continued sales growth into Q2 2027 amid steady market conditions and component availability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, Semiconductors and Cloud Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The surge in component demand and margin gains at Avnet signals brisk market appetite for data center and aerospace supplies. You should review supply chain risks and sales channels now to capture growth before supply tightness pushes costs further.

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