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Compx International (CIX) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026 · Compx International (CIX) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 10% year over year to $44.0M · 12¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 14.5%
Compx International made $44.0M in Q3 2026 (+10% Y/Y). Operating margin 14.5%, net earnings $5.4M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $44.0M in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 29.6%, up 2.0 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $6.4M, a 14.5% margin (up 2.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 40% reached operating profit, above the 12% margin then. Operating expenses grew 6% against revenue growth of 10%. Net earnings were $5.4M, up 27% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.3%.
Operating cash flow was $9.3M (up 48% year over year), 173% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $869K of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $3.0M. Capital expenditures of $1.6M left free cash flow of $7.7M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2026 | $44.0M | +10% | 14.5% | $5.4M | $9.3M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | $43.6M | +8% | 20.5% | $7.3M | $7.2M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 5, 2026 | $40.6M | +0.7% | 17.4% | $5.9M | −$1.2M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Mar 4, 2026 | $37.7M | -2% | 15.0% | $4.7M | $12.0M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 5, 2025 | $40.0M | +19% | 11.9% | $4.2M | $6.3M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2025 | $40.4M | +12% | 15.7% | $5.5M | $4.7M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 6, 2025 | $40.3M | +6% | 14.6% | $5.1M | −$137K |
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About Compx International
CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX), incorporated in Delaware in 1993, is a leading manufacturer of security products used in the postal, recreational transportation, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare applications and a variety of other industries. We are also a leading manufacturer of wake enhancement systems, stainless steel exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls and trim tabs and related hardware and accessories for the recreational marine and various other industries. Our products are principally designed for use in medium to high-end product applications where design, quality and durability are valued by our customers.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Mar 4, 2026.
Compx International against its Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +10% against the peers' median +3%. Operating margin: 14.5% against the peers' median 9.6%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIX Compx International | Q3 2026 | $44.0M | +10% | 14.5% |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker | Q3 2026 | $3.7B | -0.6% | 9.6% |
| SNA Snap-on | Q3 2026 | $1.3B | -0.7% | 24.7% |
| SSD Simpson Manufacturing | Q3 2026 | $638M | +2% | 22.1% |
| HLMN Hillman Solutions | Q3 2026 | $457M | +8% | 8.3% |
| LCUT Lifetime Brands | Q3 2026 | $178M | +3% | 0.0% |
| EML Eastern | Q2 2026 | $61.8M | -12% | 2.7% |
| ACU Acme United | Q3 2026 | $58.0M | +18% | 7.7% |
Source: Compx International 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1049606 · Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
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