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Ascent Industries (ACNT) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Ascent Industries (ACNT) reported revenue of $27.1M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +38% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.0%, net earnings $1.4M (5.2% of revenue).
Ascent Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $27.1M (+38% year over year), operating margin 6.0%, net earnings $1.4M, operating cash flow $2.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $27.1M | +6% | +38% |
| Gross profit | $7.1M | +28% | +22% |
| Operating profit | $1.6M | — | — |
| Net earnings | $1.4M | +109% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $2.3M | — | +73% |
| Free cash flow | $1.2M | — | +71% |
What changed
Revenue was $27.1M in Q3 2026, up 38% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Custom Manufacturing was the largest line at 69% of revenue. Custom Manufacturing added $5.9M year over year (up 46%), 80% of the total change.
Gross margin was 26.2%, down 3.4 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $1.6M, a 6.0% margin (up 10.1 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 18% while revenue rose 38%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+17%). Net earnings were $1.4M. The effective tax rate was 26.1%.
Operating cash flow was $2.3M (up 73% year over year), 162% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $718K of depreciation and amortization and $321K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $175K. Capital expenditures of $1.1M left free cash flow of $1.2M.
Questions
What was Ascent Industries' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ascent Industries (ACNT) reported revenue of $27.1M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +38% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Ascent Industries profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.6M (6.0% of revenue) and net earnings $1.4M.
Source: Ascent Industries 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.