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Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) reported revenue of $2.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.1%, net earnings $78.9M (3.7% of revenue).
Rush Enterprises, Q3 2026: revenue $2.1B (+12% year over year), operating margin 5.1%, net earnings $78.9M, operating cash flow $63.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.1B | +11% | +12% |
| Gross profit | $387M | +7% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $108M | +11% | +8% |
| Net earnings | $78.9M | +8% | +16% |
| Operating cash flow | $63.9M | -52% | -83% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.1B in Q3 2026, up 12% year over year and up 11% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 18.3%, down 1.6 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.11B, a 5.1% margin (down 0.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 3% reached operating profit, below the 5% margin then. Operating expenses grew 2% against revenue growth of 12%. Net earnings were $0.08B, up 17% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.06B (down 83% year over year), 81% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.07B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.09B. Capital expenditures of $0.08B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.02B.
Questions
What was Rush Enterprises' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) reported revenue of $2.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before.
Was Rush Enterprises profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $108M (5.1% of revenue) and net earnings $78.9M.
Source: Rush Enterprises 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.