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Sotera Health (SHC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Sotera Health (SHC) reported revenue of $325M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 25.8%, net earnings $58.4M (18.0% of revenue).
Sotera Health, Q3 2026: revenue $325M (+4% year over year), operating margin 25.8%, net earnings $58.4M, operating cash flow $111M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $325M | +1% | +4% |
| Gross profit | $181M | +2% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $83.7M | +7% | +15% |
| Net earnings | $58.4M | +9% | +21% |
| Operating cash flow | $111M | +25% | +55% |
| Free cash flow | $57.7M | +37% | +65% |
What changed
Revenue was $324.9M in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Sterigenics was the largest line at 64% of revenue. Sterigenics added $16.5M year over year (up 9%), 121% of the total change. Nordion declined 12%.
Gross margin was 55.6%, down 1.4 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $83.7M, a 25.8% margin (up 2.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 80% reached operating profit, above the 23% margin then. Operating expenses fell 7% while revenue rose 4%. Net earnings were $58.4M, up 21% year over year. The effective tax rate was 30.3%.
Operating cash flow was $110.5M (up 55% year over year), 189% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $32.5M of depreciation and amortization and $7.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $11.9M. Capital expenditures of $52.8M left free cash flow of $57.7M.
Questions
What was Sotera Health's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Sotera Health (SHC) reported revenue of $325M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Sotera Health profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $83.7M (25.8% of revenue) and net earnings $58.4M.
Source: Sotera Health 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.