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How Proto Labs (PRLB) makes money
Proto Labs (PRLB) made $154M of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +14% from a year earlier. CNC Machining brought in $73.4M (48%); Injection Molding brought in $53.7M (35%); 3D Printing brought in $22.4M (14%). Of every dollar of revenue, 44¢ was left as gross profit, 9¢ was left as operating profit, 8¢ was left as net earnings.
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Revenue by segment, Q3 2026
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Machining | $73.4M | 47.5% | +4% | +16% |
| Injection Molding | $53.7M | 34.8% | +0.2% | +12% |
| 3D Printing | $22.4M | 14.5% | +8% | +11% |
| Sheet Metal | $4.1M | 2.6% | -9% | -5% |
| Other Revenue | $802K | 0.5% | +253% | +284% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q3 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $154M | 100.0% |
| Cost of revenue | $85.7M | 55.5% |
| Gross profit | $68.7M | 44.5% |
| Operating expenses | $54.2M | 35.1% |
| Operating profit | $14.4M | 9.4% |
| Income tax | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Net earnings | $11.8M | 7.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $22.8M | 14.8% |
| Free cash flow | $17.0M | 11.0% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $154M | +14% |
| Q2 2026 | $149M | +11% |
| Q1 2026 | $139M | +10% |
| Q4 2025 | $136M | +12% |
| Q3 2025 | $135M | +8% |
| Q2 2025 | $135M | +8% |
| Q1 2025 | $126M | -1% |
From Proto Labs' 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Proto Labs make money?
Proto Labs (PRLB) made $154M of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +14% from a year earlier. CNC Machining brought in $73.4M (48%); Injection Molding brought in $53.7M (35%); 3D Printing brought in $22.4M (14%). Of every dollar of revenue, 44¢ was left as gross profit, 9¢ was left as operating profit, 8¢ was left as net earnings.
What is Proto Labs' biggest business?
CNC Machining: $73.4M in the third quarter 2026, 48% of revenue, +16% from a year earlier.
What is Proto Labs' profit margin?
Net earnings were $11.8M, 7.6% of revenue, in the third quarter 2026; the operating margin was 9.4%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.