The mixed beat-miss (EPS beat, revenue miss) and lack of guidance limit the stock's directional catalyst. Monitor the Q4 2026 release for revenue trajectory and any margin commentary, especially given tariff headwinds mentioned.
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Executive Summary
Preformed Line Products reported Q3 2026 EPS of $3.56, beating the $3.37 consensus, and revenue of $209.5M, slightly below the $215.0M estimate. Net sales grew 18% YoY, gross margin expanded 370 bps to 33.4%, and operating cash flow rose 95% to $68.1M year-to-date, driven by strong demand in transmission and distribution markets.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- Q3 2026 diluted EPS of $3.56 vs consensus $3.37 (beat)
- Q3 2026 net sales of $209.5M vs consensus $215.0M (miss)
- Net sales up 18% YoY from $178.1M
- Gross profit margin 33.4%, up 370 bps YoY
- Operating cash flow $68.1M for nine months, up 95% from Q3 2025
- Cash and equivalents $99.3M at quarter end
- No guidance provided in the release
Financial Impact
EPS beat by $0.19 (5.6%); revenue miss by $5.5M (2.6%)
Risk Factors
- Revenue missed consensus despite strong YoY growth
- Tariff headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty cited as ongoing challenges
- No forward guidance provided, limiting visibility
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-prn-302922546 |
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Oct 30, 2026 today | 8-K | $291.15 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $291.15 (−0.00%) |
Oct 28, 2026 2d ago | 8-K | No price | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Oct 28, 2026 2d ago | Press Release | $320.01 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $291.15 (−9.02%) |
Oct 9, 2026 21d ago | SC 13G/A | $383.49 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $291.15 (−24.08%) |
Sep 17, 2026 6w ago | Press Release | $412.17 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $291.15 (−29.36%) |
Jul 29, 2026 13w ago | Press Release | $368.46 $329.37 | ▼ −10.61% | ▼ −13.07% | $291.15 (−20.98%) |
Jun 11, 2026 20w ago | Institutional Cluster | $376.47 $398.45 | ▲ +5.84% | ▲ +1.44% | $291.15 (−22.66%) |
Apr 29, 2026 26w ago | 8-K | $332.25 $311.81 | ▼ −6.15% | ▼ −9.26% | $291.15 (−12.37%) |
Mar 4, 2026 34w ago | 8-K | $248.84 $376.25 | ▲ +51.20% | ▲ +39.90% | $291.15 (+17.00%) |
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