Quinton Gabrielli's questions to Pure Storage Inc (PSTG) leadership • Q4 2025
Question
Quinton Gabrielli, on behalf of Jim Fish at Piper Sandler & Co., asked if potential tariffs are embedded in the guidance and whether the 17% operating margin target is secure from incremental spending on new hyperscaler wins.
Answer
CEO Charles Giancarlo stated they have contingency plans for various tariff scenarios but cannot predict specifics, emphasizing their supply chain flexibility. CFO Kevan Krysler noted that while investments are being made to scale the ecosystem for multiple hyperscalers, each new opportunity may require some custom investment.