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Veralto (VLTO) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Veralto (VLTO) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 19.7%, net earnings $253M (16.8% of revenue).
Veralto, Q3 2026: revenue $1.5B (+8% year over year), operating margin 19.7%, net earnings $253M, operating cash flow $323M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | +2% | +7% |
| Gross profit | $908M | +0.7% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $298M | -5% | -9% |
| Net earnings | $253M | +5% | +6% |
| Operating cash flow | $323M | -5% | +20% |
| Free cash flow | $304M | -7% | +18% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q3 2026, up 7% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Recurring was the largest line at 63% of revenue. Recurring added $0.07B year over year (up 8%), 65% of the total change.
Gross margin was 60.2%, up 0.1 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.30B, a 19.7% margin (down 3.5 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.03B even though revenue rose $0.10B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 18% against revenue growth of 7%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+20%). Net earnings were $0.25B, up 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 7.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.32B (up 20% year over year), 128% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.03B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $0.02B left free cash flow of $0.30B.
Questions
What was Veralto's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Veralto (VLTO) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Veralto profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $298M (19.7% of revenue) and net earnings $253M.
Source: Veralto 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.