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Veralto (VLTO) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 29, 2026
Veralto (VLTO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.8%, net earnings $254M (17.9% of revenue).
Veralto, Q1 2026: revenue $1.4B (+7% year over year), operating margin 23.8%, net earnings $254M, operating cash flow $182M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +2% | +7% |
| Gross profit | $854M | +3% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $338M | +7% | +5% |
| Net earnings | $254M | 0% | +13% |
| Operating cash flow | $182M | -41% | +16% |
| Free cash flow | $170M | -42% | +20% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q1 2026, up 7% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Recurring was the largest line at 62% of revenue. Recurring added $0.07B year over year (up 9%), 79% of the total change.
Gross margin was 60.1%, down 0.4 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $0.34B, a 23.8% margin (down 0.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 18% reached operating profit, below the 24% margin then. Operating expenses grew 7% against revenue growth of 7%. Net earnings were $0.25B, up 13% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.9%.
Operating cash flow was $0.18B (up 16% year over year), 72% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.02B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.11B. Capital expenditures of $0.01B left free cash flow of $0.17B.
Questions
What was Veralto's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Veralto (VLTO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Veralto profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $338M (23.8% of revenue) and net earnings $254M.
Source: Veralto 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.