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Luxfer Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary28 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 2026 net sales were $91.7m, down 4.1% YoY; adjusted net sales were $89.3m, down 3.9% excluding Superform.
Q3 operating income was $2.8m vs. $5.6m and net income was $0.9m vs. $2.7m; adjusted EBITDA was $12.2m, down 10.3%.
Free cash flow was $12.4m vs. $10.3m; net debt was $37.8m at quarter-end.
Financial highlights
Q3 GAAP gross profit was $22.4m vs. $22.8m; adjusted gross profit was $21.8m vs. $21.7m.
Q3 adjusted diluted EPS was $0.25 vs. $0.30; adjusted net income was $7.0m vs. $8.1m.
9M net sales were $273.1m, down 9.2%; adjusted net sales were $266.7m, down 4.9% YoY.
9M operating income was $16.5m vs. $18.4m; net income was $9.3m vs. $10.8m and diluted EPS was $0.34 vs. $0.40.
9M adjusted net income was $22.0m vs. $22.5m; adjusted EBITDA was $37.9m vs. $38.9m and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.81 vs. $0.83.
Outlook and guidance
2026 priorities include footprint optimization, manufacturing excellence, navigating volatility and tariffs, selective investment, and cash generation and working-capital discipline.
Liquidity was considered sufficient near term; long-term operating cash generation was expected to cover working capital, capital expenditure and interest needs.
The pending all-cash acquisition was expected to close later in November 2026, subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions.
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- To be acquired for $17.37/share as Q2 net income rises despite lower sales and improved margins.LXFRQ2 2026
- Acquisition by Wynnchurch Capital will privatize the company, with shares bought at $17.37 each.LXFRProxy filing
Next Luxfer earnings date
Q3 202611 Nov, 2026
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Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR) is a global materials technology company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices. It caters to a wide range of industries, including defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation, and general industrial applications. The company operates through two primary segments: Elektron and Gas Cylinders. The Elektron segment focuses on specialty materials based primarily on magnesium and zirconium, offering magnesium alloys for various industries, magnesium powders for countermeasure flares and heater meals, photoengraving plates for graphic arts, and zirconium-based materials for catalysts and advanced ceramics, among others. The Gas Cylinders segment produces specialized products using carbon composites and aluminum alloys for applications such as self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighters, medical gas containment, alternative fuel vehicles, and general industrial uses. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.