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Innospec Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary4 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 sales rose 7% YoY to $473.6M; operating income was $41.7M versus $5.9M, including special items in both periods.
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $51.4M from $44.2M; GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS were both $1.29, versus $0.52 and $1.12, respectively, a year earlier.
Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services led operating income growth, while Fuel Specialties sustained strong results.
Cash and cash equivalents were $251.9M with no debt at September 30.
Financial highlights
Q3 gross profit increased 11% YoY to $129.1M; aggregate gross margin rose 0.9 percentage points to 27.3%.
Adjusted EPS was $1.29 versus $1.12, up 15%; adjusted EBITDA was $51.4M versus $44.2M, up 16%.
Q3 operating cash flow was $17.4M versus $39.1M, with capital expenditures of $15.6M.
Nine-month sales rose 7% to $1,418.2M; operating cash flow fell to $42.2M from $77.9M, primarily reflecting higher working-capital increases.
Outlook and guidance
Performance Chemicals Q4 results are expected to be similar to Q3; North Carolina upgrades are expected to support growth and margin improvement in 2027.
Fuel Specialties expects continued strong performance and seasonal demand, with Q4 gross margin near its current level.
Oilfield Services expects sequential improvement in Q4 and further sequential growth through 2027, subject to market developments.
Free cash flow is expected at $40M-$50M in Q4 and $55M-$60M in 2027, assuming a stable backdrop and raw materials.
2026 capital expenditures are expected to be ~$60M, similar to 2025.
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Q4 2023 - Double-digit sales and income growth, strong cash, and plant upgrades support future gains.IOSPQ2 2026
- Revenue up 3% to $453.2M; dividend raised 10%; new $75M buyback amid mixed segment results.IOSPQ1 2026
- Proxy covers director elections, executive pay, auditor ratification, and strong ESG performance.IOSPProxy filing
- Director elections, executive pay, and auditor ratification headline the 2026 annual meeting agenda.IOSPProxy filing
- Net income rebounded sharply, margins improved, and net cash reached $292.5 million.IOSPQ4 2025
- Double-digit operating income growth, strong cash, and a 10% dividend hike despite lower sales.IOSPQ3 2024
- Performance Chemicals and Fuel Specialties drove profit growth despite Oilfield Services weakness.IOSPQ2 2024
- Performance Chemicals and Fuel Specialties growth offset Oilfield Services decline; net cash $289.2m.IOSPQ4 2024
Next Innospec earnings date
Q4 202616 Feb, 2027
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Next Innospec earnings date
Q4 202616 Feb, 2027
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Innospec Inc develops and manufactures specialty chemicals for use in fuel additives, personal care, performance chemicals, and oilfield services. The company serves industries such as energy, transportation, and personal care with a focus on formulation and application expertise. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.