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Deluxe (DLX) operating margin by quarter
Deluxe's operating margin was 9.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1.6 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 8.9% (Q4 2025) to 14.0% (Q3 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 9.5% | -1.6 pts | -4.5 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 11.2% | -2.2 pts | -0.5 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 13.3% | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 8.9% | -5.1 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 14.0% | +2.4 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 11.7% | +2.7 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 9.0% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Deluxe, Q3 2026: revenue $554M (+2% year over year), operating margin 9.5%, net earnings $13.0M, operating cash flow $82.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Deluxe's operating margin?
Deluxe's operating margin was 9.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1.6 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Deluxe's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 8.9% (Q4 2025) to 14.0% (Q3 2025).