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Sotera Health (SHC) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 24, 2026
Sotera Health (SHC) reported revenue of $303M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.2%, net earnings $34.8M (11.5% of revenue).
Sotera Health, Q4 2025: revenue $303M (+5% year over year), operating margin 23.2%, net earnings $34.8M, operating cash flow $103M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $303M | -3% | +5% |
| Gross profit | $166M | -7% | +0.9% |
| Operating profit | $70.5M | -3% | -19% |
| Net earnings | $34.8M | -28% | +183% |
| Operating cash flow | $103M | +45% | +85% |
| Free cash flow | $52.4M | +50% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $303.4M in Q4 2025, up 5% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter. Sterigenics was the largest line at 65% of revenue.
Gross margin was 54.7%, down 2.0 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $70.5M, a 23.2% margin (down 6.8 points year over year). Operating profit fell $16.6M even though revenue rose $13.2M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 24% against revenue growth of 5%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+146%). Net earnings were $34.8M, up 183% year over year. The effective tax rate was 50.6%.
Operating cash flow was $103.1M (up 85% year over year), 296% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $32.5M of depreciation and amortization and $7.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $28.2M. Capital expenditures of $50.7M left free cash flow of $52.4M.
Questions
What was Sotera Health's revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Sotera Health (SHC) reported revenue of $303M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was Sotera Health profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $70.5M (23.2% of revenue) and net earnings $34.8M.
Source: Sotera Health 10-K on SEC EDGAR.