How does TE Connectivity (TEL) make money?

TE Connectivity (TEL) primarily makes money through Transportation Solutions, which accounts for 52% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, TE Connectivity generated $18.52B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 15.7%.

What is TE Connectivity (TEL) gross profit margin?

TE Connectivity (TEL) reported a gross profit margin of 35.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $6.55B in gross profit. This means TE Connectivity retains 35.4% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is TE Connectivity (TEL) operating profit margin?

TE Connectivity (TEL) reported an operating profit margin of 19.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.57B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is TE Connectivity (TEL) net profit margin?

TE Connectivity (TEL) reported a net profit margin of 15.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.91B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does TE Connectivity (TEL) invest in R&D?

TE Connectivity (TEL) invested $900.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (4.9% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does TE Connectivity (TEL) spend on capital expenditures?

TE Connectivity (TEL) spent $1.03B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (5.6% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is TE Connectivity (TEL) free cash flow?

TE Connectivity (TEL) generated $3.39B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (18.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is TE Connectivity (TEL) effective tax rate?

TE Connectivity (TEL) had an effective tax rate of 20.3% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How TE Connectivity (TEL) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

TE Connectivity (TEL) generated $18.52B in revenue, earning $2.91B in net profit (15.7% margin). Its largest revenue source is Transportation Solutions (52% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

TE Connectivity (TEL) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 27, 2026 (reported April 24, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does TE Connectivity (TEL) make money?: TE Connectivity (TEL) primarily makes money through Transportation Solutions, which accounts for 52% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, TE Connectivity generated $18.52B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 15.7%.
What is TE Connectivity (TEL) gross profit margin?: TE Connectivity (TEL) reported a gross profit margin of 35.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $6.55B in gross profit. This means TE Connectivity retains 35.4% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is TE Connectivity (TEL) operating profit margin?: TE Connectivity (TEL) reported an operating profit margin of 19.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.57B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is TE Connectivity (TEL) net profit margin?: TE Connectivity (TEL) reported a net profit margin of 15.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.91B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does TE Connectivity (TEL) invest in R&D?: TE Connectivity (TEL) invested $900.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (4.9% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does TE Connectivity (TEL) spend on capital expenditures?: TE Connectivity (TEL) spent $1.03B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (5.6% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is TE Connectivity (TEL) free cash flow?: TE Connectivity (TEL) generated $3.39B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (18.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is TE Connectivity (TEL) effective tax rate?: TE Connectivity (TEL) had an effective tax rate of 20.3% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.