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Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) reported revenue of $691M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.2%, net earnings $23.0M (3.3% of revenue).
Louisiana-Pacific, Q3 2026: revenue $691M (+4% year over year), operating margin 4.2%, net earnings $23.0M, operating cash flow $112M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $691M | +4% | +4% |
| Gross profit | $114M | -2% | -12% |
| Operating profit | $29.0M | -6% | +61% |
| Net earnings | $23.0M | -12% | +156% |
| Operating cash flow | $112M | -20% | +26% |
| Free cash flow | $56.0M | -31% | 11× |
What changed
Revenue was $691.0M in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Siding was the largest line at 68% of revenue. Siding added $30.0M year over year (up 7%), 107% of the total change. Other declined 7%.
Gross margin was 16.5%, down 3.0 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $29.0M, a 4.2% margin (up 1.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 39% reached operating profit, above the 3% margin then. Operating expenses fell 23% while revenue rose 4%. Net earnings were $23.0M, up 156% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.1%.
Operating cash flow was $112.0M (up 26% year over year), 487% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $38.0M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $51.0M. Capital expenditures of $56.0M left free cash flow of $56.0M.
Questions
What was Louisiana-Pacific's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) reported revenue of $691M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Louisiana-Pacific profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $29.0M (4.2% of revenue) and net earnings $23.0M.
Source: Louisiana-Pacific 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.