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RBC Bearings (RBC) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
10-K filed May 15, 2026
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported revenue of $518M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +18% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.0%, net earnings $91.7M (17.7% of revenue).
RBC Bearings, Q4 FY26: revenue $518M (+18% year over year), operating margin 23.0%, net earnings $91.7M, operating cash flow $85.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $518M | +12% | +18% |
| Gross profit | $230M | +13% | +19% |
| Operating profit | $119M | +16% | +18% |
| Net earnings | $91.7M | +36% | +26% |
| Operating cash flow | $85.2M | -30% | +23% |
| Free cash flow | $67.5M | -32% | +23% |
What changed
Revenue was $518.0M in Q4 FY26, up 18% year over year and up 12% from the previous quarter. Industrial was the largest line at 57% of revenue.
Gross margin was 44.4%, up 0.2 points from Q4 FY25. Operating profit was $119.1M, a 23.0% margin (unchanged year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q4 FY25, 23% reached operating profit, below the 23% margin then. Operating expenses grew 20% against revenue growth of 18%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+21%). Net earnings were $91.7M, up 26% year over year. The effective tax rate was 15.8%.
Operating cash flow was $85.2M (up 23% year over year), 93% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $33.4M of depreciation and amortization and $11.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $51.1M. Capital expenditures of $17.7M left free cash flow of $67.5M.
Questions
What was RBC Bearings' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported revenue of $518M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +18% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before.
Was RBC Bearings profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $119M (23.0% of revenue) and net earnings $91.7M.
Source: RBC Bearings 10-K on SEC EDGAR.