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Hillman Solutions (HLMN) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026 · Hillman Solutions (HLMN) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 8% year over year to $457M · 1¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 8.3%
Hillman Solutions made $457M in Q3 2026 (+8% Y/Y): Fastening and Hardware $314M, Personal Protection Solutions $70.8M, Key and Key Accessories $63.2M. Operating margin 8.3%, net earnings $6.3M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $457.5M in Q3 2026, up 8% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Fastening and Hardware was the largest line at 69% of revenue. Fastening and Hardware added $31.4M year over year (up 11%), 97% of the total change. Personal Protection Solutions declined 13%.
Operating profit was $37.9M, a 8.3% margin (down 2.5 points year over year). Operating profit fell $8.0M even though revenue rose $32.5M versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 8%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+14%). Net earnings were $6.3M, down 73% year over year. The effective tax rate was 37.4%.
Operating cash flow was $69.9M (up 166% year over year), 1111% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $38.0M of depreciation and amortization and $4.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $21.3M. After capital expenditures ($18.8M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $51.1M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 3, 2026 | $457M | +8% | 8.3% | $6.3M | $69.9M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | $442M | +10% | 9.3% | $21.1M | $88.0M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | Apr 28, 2026 | $370M | +3% | 1.9% | −$4.7M | −$19.5M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 17, 2026 | $365M | +4% | 4.6% | $1.6M | $30.9M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2025 | $425M | +8% | 10.8% | $23.2M | $26.2M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2025 | $403M | +6% | 9.0% | $15.8M | $48.7M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | Apr 29, 2025 | $359M | +3% | 4.2% | −$317K | −$655K |
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- HD — 22% of its revenue · Stated in 10-K (sentence) · source
- LOW — 21% of its revenue · Stated in 10-K (sentence) · source
About Hillman Solutions
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Hillman is a leading provider of hardware and related products serving retail, pro distribution, and industrial customers. Over the last 60-plus years, Hillman has built a legacy of service and growth by forming strategic partnerships with North America’s leading home improvement, hardware, and farm and fleet retailers. Hillman differentiates itself from the competition with its dedicated field sales team of 1,200+ associates, direct-to-store distribution capabilities, and world class global sourcing and supply chain expertise.
In its own words, from its 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026.
Hillman Solutions against its Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +8% against the peers' median +3%. Operating margin: 8.3% against the peers' median 9.6%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLMN Hillman Solutions | Q3 2026 | $457M | +8% | 8.3% |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker | Q3 2026 | $3.7B | -0.6% | 9.6% |
| SNA Snap-on | Q3 2026 | $1.3B | -0.7% | 24.7% |
| SSD Simpson Manufacturing | Q3 2026 | $638M | +2% | 22.1% |
| LCUT Lifetime Brands | Q3 2026 | $178M | +3% | 0.0% |
| EML Eastern | Q2 2026 | $61.8M | -12% | 2.7% |
| ACU Acme United | Q3 2026 | $58.0M | +18% | 7.7% |
| CIX Compx International | Q3 2026 | $44.0M | +10% | 14.5% |
Source: Hillman Solutions 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1822492 · Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
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History
Every quarter: Q3 2026 results · Q2 2026 results · Q1 2026 results · Q4 2025 results · Q3 2025 results · Q2 2025 results · Q1 2025 results
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