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Simpson Manufacturing vs Lifetime Brands: SSD and LCUT compared
Simpson Manufacturing is the larger company: $638M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $178M for Lifetime Brands (Q3 2026). Lifetime Brands is growing faster (+3% against +2% a year earlier). Simpson Manufacturing is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.1% against 0.0%.
Where the money goes: SSD and LCUT
Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) · Q3 2026
Simpson Manufacturing, Q3 2026: revenue $638M (+2% year over year), operating margin 22.1%, net earnings $109M, operating cash flow $173M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Lifetime Brands (LCUT) · Q3 2026
Lifetime Brands, Q3 2026: revenue $178M (+3% year over year), operating margin 0.0%, net loss $4.2M, operating cash flow $10.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) | Lifetime Brands (LCUT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $638M | $178M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +3% |
| Gross margin | 45.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 22.1% | 0.0% |
| Net earnings | $109M | −$4.2M |
| Net margin | 17.1% | -2.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $173M | $10.8M |
| Free cash flow | $161M | $7.3M |
| Market value | $8.0B | — |
| P/E | 21.1× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $213.60 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Simpson Manufacturing
- Wood construction products: $534M (84%)
- Concrete construction products: $102M (16%)
Lifetime Brands
- U.S. segment: $161M (91%)
- International: $16.4M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Simpson Manufacturing or Lifetime Brands?
Simpson Manufacturing is the larger company: $638M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $178M for Lifetime Brands (Q3 2026).
Is Simpson Manufacturing or Lifetime Brands growing faster?
Lifetime Brands is growing faster (+3% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Simpson Manufacturing or Lifetime Brands?
Simpson Manufacturing is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.1% against 0.0%.
More: Simpson Manufacturing earnings · how Simpson Manufacturing makes money · Lifetime Brands earnings · how Lifetime Brands 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.