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Ducommun vs Loar Holdings: DCO and LOAR compared
Ducommun is the larger company: $227M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $176M for Loar Holdings (Q3 2026). Loar Holdings is growing faster (+39% against +6% a year earlier). Loar Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.2% against 11.4%.
Where the money goes: DCO and LOAR
Ducommun (DCO) · Q3 2026
Ducommun, Q3 2026: revenue $227M (+6% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $13.9M, operating cash flow $32.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Loar Holdings (LOAR) · Q3 2026
Loar Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $176M (+39% year over year), operating margin 26.2%, net earnings $19.6M, operating cash flow $44.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Ducommun (DCO) | Loar Holdings (LOAR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $227M | $176M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | +39% |
| Gross margin | 28.9% | 54.2% |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 26.2% |
| Net earnings | $13.9M | $19.6M |
| Net margin | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $32.7M | $44.9M |
| Free cash flow | $26.9M | — |
| Market value | $2.7B | $5.7B |
| Analysts’ mean target | $209.00 | $86.20 |
Where the revenue comes from
Ducommun
- Military and space: $119M (52%)
- Commercial aerospace: $97.2M (43%)
- Industrial: $11.2M (5%)
Loar Holdings
- Total Commercial: $120M (68%)
- Defense: $45.5M (26%)
- Product and Service Other: $10.2M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Ducommun or Loar Holdings?
Ducommun is the larger company: $227M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $176M for Loar Holdings (Q3 2026).
Is Ducommun or Loar Holdings growing faster?
Loar Holdings is growing faster (+39% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Ducommun or Loar Holdings?
Loar Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.2% against 11.4%.
More: Ducommun earnings · how Ducommun makes money · Loar Holdings earnings · how Loar Holdings makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.