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Ducommun (DCO) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Ducommun (DCO) reported revenue of $227M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.4%, net earnings $13.9M (6.1% of revenue).
Ducommun, Q3 2026: revenue $227M (+6% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $13.9M, operating cash flow $32.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $227M | +1% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $65.6M | +4% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $25.8M | -9% | — |
| Net earnings | $13.9M | -32% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $32.7M | -3% | +81% |
| Free cash flow | $26.9M | -10% | +68% |
What changed
Revenue was $227.0M in Q3 2026, up 6% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Military and space was the largest line at 52% of revenue. Commercial aerospace added $21.1M year over year (up 28%), 167% of the total change. Military and space declined 7%.
Gross margin was 28.9%, up 1.4 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $25.8M, a 11.4% margin (up 46.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 70% while revenue rose 6%. Net earnings were $13.9M. The effective tax rate was 26.3%.
Operating cash flow was $32.7M (up 81% year over year), 235% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $8.3M of depreciation and amortization and $5.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $4.9M. Capital expenditures of $5.8M left free cash flow of $26.9M.
Questions
What was Ducommun's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ducommun (DCO) reported revenue of $227M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Ducommun profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $25.8M (11.4% of revenue) and net earnings $13.9M.
Source: Ducommun 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.