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InterDigital (IDCC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
InterDigital (IDCC) reported revenue of $193M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier and -26% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 51.4%, net earnings $80.2M (41.5% of revenue).
InterDigital, Q3 2026: revenue $193M (+18% year over year), operating margin 51.4%, net earnings $80.2M, operating cash flow $150M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $193M | -26% | +17% |
| Operating profit | $99.4M | -29% | +31% |
| Net earnings | $80.2M | -31% | +19% |
| Operating cash flow | $150M | +82% | -62% |
What changed
Revenue was $193.4M in Q3 2026, up 17% year over year and down 26% from the previous quarter. Smartphone was the largest line at 63% of revenue. CE, IoT/Auto added $27.5M year over year (up 97%), 96% of the total change. Smartphone declined 10%.
Operating profit was $99.4M, a 51.4% margin (up 5.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 82% reached operating profit, above the 46% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 17%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+11%). Net earnings were $80.2M, up 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 19.4%.
Operating cash flow was $150.4M (down 62% year over year), 187% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $19.7M of depreciation and amortization and $13.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $37.1M.
Questions
What was InterDigital's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
InterDigital (IDCC) reported revenue of $193M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier and -26% from the quarter before.
Was InterDigital profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $99.4M (51.4% of revenue) and net earnings $80.2M.
Source: InterDigital 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.