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LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) reported revenue of $5.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.1%, net earnings $357M (6.7% of revenue).
LPL Financial Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $5.3B (+17% year over year), operating margin 9.1%, net earnings $357M, operating cash flow $297M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.3B | +3% | +17% |
| Operating profit | $485M | -6% | — |
| Net earnings | $357M | -6% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $297M | -26% | — |
| Free cash flow | $67.5M | -67% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $5.3B in Q3 2026, up 17% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.49B, a 9.1% margin (up 9.8 points year over year). Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 17%. Net earnings were $0.36B. The effective tax rate was 26.5%.
Operating cash flow was $0.30B, 83% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.20B. Capital expenditures of $0.23B left free cash flow of $0.07B.
Questions
What was LPL Financial Holdings' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) reported revenue of $5.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was LPL Financial Holdings profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $485M (9.1% of revenue) and net earnings $357M.