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ESCO Technologies (ESE) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026
ESCO Technologies (ESE) reported revenue of $339M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +14% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.1%, net earnings $32.7M (9.7% of revenue).
ESCO Technologies, Q3 FY26: revenue $339M (+14% year over year), operating margin 12.1%, net earnings $32.7M, operating cash flow $58.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $339M | +10% | +14% |
| Operating profit | $41.0M | -7% | +24% |
| Net earnings | $32.7M | -6% | +26% |
| Operating cash flow | $58.8M | +815% | -20% |
| Free cash flow | $47.3M | — | -26% |
What changed
Revenue was $339.0M in Q3 FY26, up 14% year over year and up 10% from the previous quarter. Aerospace and Defense was the largest line at 50% of revenue. Aerospace and Defense added $31.9M year over year (up 23%), 75% of the total change.
Operating profit was $41.0M, a 12.1% margin (up 0.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 FY25, 18% reached operating profit, above the 11% margin then. Total costs grew 13% against revenue growth of 14%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+14%). Net earnings were $32.7M, up 26% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.1%.
Operating cash flow was $58.8M (down 20% year over year), 179% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $26.7M of depreciation and amortization and $3.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $4.3M. Capital expenditures of $11.4M left free cash flow of $47.3M.
Questions
What was ESCO Technologies' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
ESCO Technologies (ESE) reported revenue of $339M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +14% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before.
Was ESCO Technologies profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $41.0M (12.1% of revenue) and net earnings $32.7M.
Source: ESCO Technologies 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.