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Playboy (PLBY) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Playboy (PLBY) reported revenue of $31.7M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.6%, net earnings $1.7M (5.2% of revenue).
Playboy, Q3 2026: revenue $31.7M (+9% year over year), operating margin 12.6%, net earnings $1.7M, operating cash flow $946K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $31.7M | +2% | +9% |
| Gross profit | $24.3M | +6% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $4.0M | +35% | +193% |
| Net earnings | $1.7M | +734% | +259% |
| Operating cash flow | $946K | — | -91% |
What changed
Revenue was $31.7M in Q3 2026, up 9% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Consumer products was the largest line at 58% of revenue. Consumer products added $2.1M year over year (up 13%), 78% of the total change. Digital subscriptions and products declined 46%.
Gross margin was 76.6%, up 0.6 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $4.0M, a 12.6% margin (up 7.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 97% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Operating expenses fell 2% while revenue rose 9%. Net earnings were $1.7M, up 259% year over year. The effective tax rate was 9.8%.
Operating cash flow was $946K (down 91% year over year), 51% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $729K of depreciation and amortization and $2.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $3.9M.
Questions
What was Playboy's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Playboy (PLBY) reported revenue of $31.7M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Playboy profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $4.0M (12.6% of revenue) and net earnings $1.7M.
Source: Playboy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.