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Preformed Line Products vs Energy Services of America: PLPC and ESOA compared
Preformed Line Products is the larger company: $210M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $130M for Energy Services of America (Q3 FY26). Energy Services of America is growing faster (+26% against +18% a year earlier). Preformed Line Products is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.9% against 3.6%.
Where the money goes: PLPC and ESOA
Preformed Line Products (PLPC) · Q3 2026
Preformed Line Products, Q3 2026: revenue $210M (+18% year over year), operating margin 11.9%, net earnings $18.0M, operating cash flow $36.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Energy Services of America (ESOA) · Q3 FY26
Energy Services of America, Q3 FY26: revenue $130M (+26% year over year), operating margin 3.6%, net earnings $3.3M, operating cash flow −$2.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Preformed Line Products (PLPC) | Energy Services of America (ESOA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $210M | $130M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +18% | +26% |
| Gross margin | 33.4% | 11.0% |
| Operating margin | 11.9% | 3.6% |
| Net earnings | $18.0M | $3.3M |
| Net margin | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $36.8M | −$2.9M |
| Free cash flow | $10.1M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Preformed Line Products
- PLP-USA: $103M (49%)
- EMEA: $37.6M (18%)
- Asia-Pacific: $36.1M (17%)
- The Americas: $33.0M (16%)
Energy Services of America
- Electrical, Mechanical, & General: $60.5M (47%)
- Gas & Water Distribution: $48.3M (37%)
- Gas & Petroleum Transmission: $21.2M (16%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Preformed Line Products or Energy Services of America?
Preformed Line Products is the larger company: $210M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $130M for Energy Services of America (Q3 FY26).
Is Preformed Line Products or Energy Services of America growing faster?
Energy Services of America is growing faster (+26% against +18% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Preformed Line Products or Energy Services of America?
Preformed Line Products is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.9% against 3.6%.
More: Preformed Line Products earnings · how Preformed Line Products makes money · Energy Services of America earnings · how Energy Services of America makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.