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Albany International (AIN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Albany International (AIN) reported revenue of $350M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +34% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 17.0%, net earnings $41.9M (12.0% of revenue).
Albany International, Q3 2026: revenue $350M (+34% year over year), operating margin 17.0%, net earnings $41.9M, operating cash flow $48.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $350M | +6% | +34% |
| Gross profit | $140M | +30% | — |
| Operating profit | $59.4M | +85% | — |
| Net earnings | $41.9M | +137% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $48.6M | — | +11% |
| Free cash flow | $36.5M | — | +42% |
What changed
Revenue was $349.5M in Q3 2026, up 34% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Machine Clothing was the largest line at 49% of revenue. Other AEC added $85.0M year over year (up 204%), 97% of the total change. Machine Clothing declined 3%.
Gross margin was 40.2%. Operating profit was $59.4M, a 17.0% margin (up 61.6 points year over year). The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+33%). Net earnings were $41.7M. The effective tax rate was 24.9%.
Operating cash flow was $48.6M (up 11% year over year), 116% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $30.9M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $24.2M. After purchases of property, plant and equipment ($12.1M) and purchased software ($43K), free cash flow as the company reports it was $36.5M.
Questions
What was Albany International's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Albany International (AIN) reported revenue of $350M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +34% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Albany International profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $59.4M (17.0% of revenue) and net earnings $41.9M.