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Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) reported revenue of $2.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +2% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.1%, net earnings $105M (5.1% of revenue).
Silgan Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $2.0B (+2% year over year), operating margin 7.1%, net earnings $105M, operating cash flow $347M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | +24% | +2% |
| Gross profit | $329M | +11% | +0.4% |
| Operating profit | $145M | +38% | -3% |
| Net earnings | $105M | +39% | -7% |
| Operating cash flow | $347M | — | +2% |
| Free cash flow | $265M | — | +2% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.0B in Q3 2026, up 2% year over year and up 24% from the previous quarter. Metal Containers was the largest line at 58% of revenue. Metal Containers added $0.02B year over year (up 1%), 51% of the total change.
Gross margin was 16.1%, down 0.2 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.15B, a 7.1% margin (down 0.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $4.2M even though revenue rose $0.03B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 3% against revenue growth of 2%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+12%). Net earnings were $0.10B, down 7% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.35B (up 2% year over year), 331% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization and $4.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.15B. Capital expenditures of $0.08B left free cash flow of $0.26B.
Questions
What was Silgan Holdings' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) reported revenue of $2.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +2% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before.
Was Silgan Holdings profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $145M (7.1% of revenue) and net earnings $105M.
Source: Silgan Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.