Weekly roundup · September 3, 2026
CFOs on the record, week 36 of 2026
What 5 chief financial officers said in earnings releases filed with the SEC in week 36 of 2026, verbatim and linked to each filing.
5 chief financial officers spoke on the record in earnings releases their companies filed with the SEC in week 36 of 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the filing.
- Amie Thuener, Broadcom Inc.
- Amie Thuener, Broadcom Inc.
- Marc Graff, Ciena
- Marc Graff, Ciena
- Marie Myers, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
- Marie Myers, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
- Thierry Piéton, Medtronic plc
- Thierry Piéton, Medtronic plc
- Dipak Golechha, Palo Alto Networks Inc
- Dipak Golechha, Palo Alto Networks Inc
Broadcom achieved record revenue, operating profit and free cash flow in Q3. We delivered non-GAAP operating income growth of 92% year-over-year, as consolidated revenue grew 86% year-over-year to $29.6 billion
Q4 consolidated revenue growth is forecasted to increase 93% year-over-year to $34.8 billion, and we expect to maintain our non-GAAP operating margin at 66%, flat from a year ago.
Our record fiscal third quarter results reflect Ciena’s ability to deliver increasingly profitable growth while positioning for future opportunities
Our expanding supply capacity, strengthening business fundamentals, and increasing operating leverage set the stage to continue to accelerate earnings and deliver long-term value for customers and shareholders.
Our outstanding revenue performance and expanded profitability in the third quarter reflect robust demand across our portfolio and consistent, disciplined execution
With our Q3 results and our order backlog at a record level, we are raising our financial outlook and plan to return at least 75% of free cash flow to shareholders in Q4.
We continue to make targeted investments in innovation, portfolio development, and commercial execution that will support sustainable long-term value creation
The combination of strong operating performance and disciplined financial management drove revenue and adjusted EPS ahead of expectations, enabling us to raise our fiscal 2027 guidance.
We delivered a strong finish to a record year and exceeded our guidance across the board, fueled by strength across our Network & AI Security, Cortex, and Idira platforms
Our profitable growth framework continues to scale effectively, reinforcing our confidence in achieving 40% adjusted free cash flow margin in FY28.