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General Electric (GE) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 21, 2026
General Electric (GE) reported revenue of $12.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +25% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 17.9%, net earnings $1.9B (15.4% of revenue).
General Electric, Q1 2026: revenue $12.4B (+25% year over year), operating margin 17.9%, net earnings $1.9B, operating cash flow $1.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.4B | -3% | +25% |
| Operating profit | $2.2B | -2% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $1.9B | -25% | -4% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.8B | -20% | +21% |
| Free cash flow | $1.5B | -19% | +15% |
What changed
Revenue was $12.4B in Q1 2026, up 25% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $2.2B, a 17.9% margin (down 1.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 11% reached operating profit, below the 20% margin then. Total costs grew 27% against revenue growth of 25%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+28%). Net earnings were $1.9B, down 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 11.6%.
Operating cash flow was $1.8B (up 21% year over year), 95% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.23B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $0.32B. Capital expenditures of $0.33B left free cash flow of $1.5B.
Questions
What was General Electric's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
General Electric (GE) reported revenue of $12.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +25% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was General Electric profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $2.2B (17.9% of revenue) and net earnings $1.9B.
Source: General Electric 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.