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Ouster (OUST) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Ouster (OUST) reported revenue of $59.3M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +50% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -32.5%, net loss $14.2M (23.9% of revenue).
Ouster, Q3 2026: revenue $59.3M (+50% year over year), operating margin -32.5%, net loss $14.2M, operating cash flow −$29.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $59.3M | +9% | +50% |
| Operating profit | −$19.3M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$14.2M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$29.3M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $59.3M in Q3 2026, up 50% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter. Product revenue was the largest line at 94% of revenue. Product revenue added $16.5M year over year (up 42%), 84% of the total change.
Gross margin was 42.6%, up 0.4 points from Q3 2025. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $19.3M, an operating margin of -32.5%. Operating expenses grew 9% against revenue growth of 50%. The fastest-growing cost line was Sales & marketing (+30%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $14.2M, narrower than the previous quarter's $18.1M loss. Non-operating items added $4.4M, -29% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was −$29.3M. Non-cash charges added back $3.8M of depreciation and amortization and $11.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $30.4M. Capital expenditures of $5.7M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$35.0M.
Questions
What was Ouster's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ouster (OUST) reported revenue of $59.3M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +50% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before.
Was Ouster profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $19.3M (-32.5% of revenue) and net loss $14.2M.
Source: Ouster 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.