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Balchem (BCPC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 23, 2026
Balchem (BCPC) reported revenue of $291M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 21.5%, net earnings $46.7M (16.1% of revenue).
Balchem, Q3 2026: revenue $291M (+9% year over year), operating margin 21.5%, net earnings $46.7M, operating cash flow $69.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $291M | +2% | +9% |
| Gross profit | $106M | +2% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $62.4M | +5% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $46.7M | +5% | +16% |
| Operating cash flow | $69.8M | +49% | +6% |
| Free cash flow | $57.9M | — | +14% |
What changed
Revenue was $290.7M in Q3 2026, up 9% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Product Sales Revenue was the largest line at 100% of revenue. Product Sales Revenue added $23.2M year over year (up 9%), 100% of the total change. Royalty Revenue declined 16%.
Gross margin was 36.4%, up 0.7 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $62.4M, a 21.5% margin (up 1.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 34% reached operating profit, above the 20% margin then. Operating expenses grew 6% against revenue growth of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+19%). Net earnings were $46.7M, up 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.2%.
Operating cash flow was $69.8M (up 6% year over year), 149% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $12.4M of depreciation and amortization and $5.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $5.6M. After capital expenditures and proceeds from the sale of assets ($11.9M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $57.9M.
Questions
What was Balchem's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Balchem (BCPC) reported revenue of $291M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Balchem profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $62.4M (21.5% of revenue) and net earnings $46.7M.
Source: Balchem 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.