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LSB Industries (LXU) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
LSB Industries (LXU) reported revenue of $159M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +2% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.9%, net earnings $16.3M (10.3% of revenue).
LSB Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $159M (+2% year over year), operating margin 16.9%, net earnings $16.3M, operating cash flow $20.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $159M | -6% | +2% |
| Gross profit | $43.1M | +276% | +69% |
| Operating profit | $26.8M | — | +72% |
| Net earnings | $16.3M | — | +130% |
| Operating cash flow | $20.5M | -65% | -61% |
| Free cash flow | $2.4M | -92% | -93% |
What changed
Revenue was $158.6M in Q3 2026, up 2% year over year and down 6% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 27.2%, up 10.7 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $26.8M, a 16.9% margin (up 6.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 353% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Operating expenses grew 64% against revenue growth of 2%. Net earnings were $16.3M, up 130% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.3%.
Operating cash flow was $20.5M (down 61% year over year), 125% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $22.3M of depreciation and amortization and $2.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $20.7M. Capital expenditures of $18.1M left free cash flow of $2.4M.
Questions
What was LSB Industries' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
LSB Industries (LXU) reported revenue of $159M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +2% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before.
Was LSB Industries profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $26.8M (16.9% of revenue) and net earnings $16.3M.
Source: LSB Industries 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.