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SunCoke Energy (SXC) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 30, 2026
SunCoke Energy (SXC) reported revenue of $455M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.0%, net loss $3.4M (0.7% of revenue).
SunCoke Energy, Q1 2026: revenue $455M (+4% year over year), operating margin 1.0%, net loss $3.4M, operating cash flow $72.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $455M | -5% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $4.4M | — | -85% |
| Net earnings | −$3.4M | — | -120% |
| Operating cash flow | $72.7M | +28% | +182% |
| Free cash flow | $55.7M | +70% | +167% |
What changed
Revenue was $455.1M in Q1 2026, up 4% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter. Cokemaking was the largest line at 77% of revenue. Industrial Services added $62.8M year over year (up 284%), 329% of the total change. Other declined 35%.
Operating profit was $4.4M, a 1.0% margin (down 6.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $25.8M even though revenue rose $19.1M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+106%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $3.4M, narrower than the previous quarter's $85.5M loss. Net interest and other expense of $8.7M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $72.7M (up 182% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $44.9M of depreciation and amortization and $700K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $30.5M. Capital expenditures of $17.0M left free cash flow of $55.7M.
Questions
What was SunCoke Energy's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
SunCoke Energy (SXC) reported revenue of $455M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before.
Was SunCoke Energy profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $4.4M (1.0% of revenue) and net loss $3.4M.
Source: SunCoke Energy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.