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CAE Q3 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2026 earnings summary13 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q3 revenue increased 2% year-over-year to CAD 1.25 billion, with defense outperforming and civil facing softer order activity; transformation plan implementation is underway, focusing on portfolio sharpening, capital discipline, and operational excellence.

  • Transformation plan includes portfolio review, divestiture of non-core assets (~8% of revenue), and optimization of the Civil training network to enhance returns and resilience.

  • Early benefits of the transformation include improved cash flow, reduced CapEx, and achieving deleveraging targets ahead of schedule.

  • Net income attributable to equity holders declined 35% to $108.9 million, and EPS fell 36% to $0.34 per share, while adjusted EPS rose 17% to $0.34, reflecting transformation-related expenses and the absence of prior-year one-time gains.

  • Organizational changes, network rationalization, and potential non-core divestitures are in progress to drive long-term value and resilience.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 consolidated revenue was CAD 1.25 billion, up 2% year-over-year.

  • Adjusted Segment Operating Income rose 3% to CAD 195.8 million; Adjusted EPS was CAD 0.34, up from CAD 0.29.

  • Free cash flow reached $411.3 million, slightly above last year; net cash from operating activities was $407.6 million.

  • Net debt at quarter-end was $2.8 billion, with net debt to Adjusted EBITDA at 2.3x, surpassing the 2.5x target.

  • Adjusted return on capital employed increased to 7.0% from 5.7% a year ago.

Outlook and guidance

  • Civil segment outlook softened, with a mid-single-digit % decline in annual adjusted segment operating income expected; annual margin to be around 20%.

  • Defense segment guidance raised: adjusted segment operating income to grow over 20% year-over-year, with an 8.5% margin.

  • Full-year CapEx expected to be over 10% lower, with civil CapEx down 30% year-over-year.

  • Free cash flow, finance expense, tax expense, and capital allocation priorities unchanged.

  • Transformation plan targets and fiscal 2027 outlook to be provided with year-end results.

Civil network rationalization's capex impact
Defense annual aSOI margin vs Q3 achievement
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