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Federal Signal (FSS) operating margin by quarter
Federal Signal's operating margin was 17.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.6 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 14.0% (Q4 2025) to 17.6% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 17.0% | -0.6 pts | +0.1 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 17.6% | +1.7 pts | +0.3 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 15.9% | +2.0 pts | +1.8 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 14.0% | -3.0 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 16.9% | -0.4 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 17.3% | +3.1 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 14.2% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Federal Signal, Q3 2026: revenue $656M (+18% year over year), operating margin 17.0%, net earnings $79.6M, operating cash flow $91.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Federal Signal's operating margin?
Federal Signal's operating margin was 17.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.6 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Federal Signal's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 14.0% (Q4 2025) to 17.6% (Q2 2026).