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Celestica (CLS) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 26, 2026
Celestica (CLS) reported revenue of $5.8B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +83% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.9%, net earnings $397M (6.8% of revenue).
Celestica, Q3 2026: revenue $5.8B (+82% year over year), operating margin 7.9%, net earnings $397M, operating cash flow $390M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.8B | +24% | +83% |
| Gross profit | $641M | +11% | +54% |
| Operating profit | $460M | +0.4% | +42% |
| Net earnings | $397M | +8% | +48% |
| Operating cash flow | $390M | -5% | +209% |
| Free cash flow | $116M | -21% | +30% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.8B in Q3 2026, up 83% year over year and up 24% from the previous quarter. CCS was the largest line at 84% of revenue. CCS added $2.5B year over year (up 102%), 93% of the total change.
Gross margin was 11.0%, down 2.0 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.46B, a 7.9% margin (down 2.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 5% reached operating profit, below the 10% margin then. Operating expenses grew 98% against revenue growth of 83%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+208%). Net earnings were $0.40B, up 48% year over year. The effective tax rate was 12.9%.
Operating cash flow was $0.39B (up 209% year over year), 98% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.08B. Capital expenditures of $0.27B left free cash flow of $0.12B.
Questions
What was Celestica's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Celestica (CLS) reported revenue of $5.8B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +83% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before.
Was Celestica profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $460M (7.9% of revenue) and net earnings $397M.
Source: Celestica 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.