Filing Flows › Hillman Solutions (HLMN) › Q3 2026
Hillman Solutions (HLMN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Hillman Solutions (HLMN) reported revenue of $457M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.3%, net earnings $6.3M (1.4% of revenue).
Hillman Solutions, Q3 2026: revenue $457M (+8% year over year), operating margin 8.3%, net earnings $6.3M, operating cash flow $69.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $457M | +3% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $37.9M | -7% | -17% |
| Net earnings | $6.3M | -70% | -73% |
| Operating cash flow | $69.9M | -21% | +166% |
| Free cash flow | $51.1M | — | +464% |
What changed
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.
Questions
What was Hillman Solutions' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Hillman Solutions (HLMN) reported revenue of $457M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Hillman Solutions profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $37.9M (8.3% of revenue) and net earnings $6.3M.
Source: Hillman Solutions 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.