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Rapala VMC Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary29 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 net sales rose 3% YoY to €56.4M; comparable operating profit increased to €2.0M from €1.5M. North America was resilient, while drought weighed on European demand.
For Q1–Q3, net sales rose 6% reported and 8% at comparable exchange rates; comparable operating profit reached €15.5M versus €10.1M.
Financial highlights
Q3 operating profit was €5.7M versus €1.6M; comparable operating profit was €2.0M versus €1.5M.
Q1–Q3 operating profit was €21.5M versus €10.7M; comparable operating profit was €15.5M versus €10.1M.
Q1–Q3 cash flow from operations improved to €20.3M from €4.4M; excluding working capital impact, it was €24.8M versus €12.9M.
Q1–Q3 reported operating profit included €6.2M of other items affecting comparability, primarily US IEEPA tariff refunds; €6.1M related to the refunds.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 comparable operating profit guidance remains €12M–€14M, excluding mark-to-market valuations of operative currency derivatives and other items affecting comparability; FY 2025 was €8.4M.
Near-term outlook remains cautious given dependence on favorable snow and ice conditions and continued global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Confidence in the innovation pipeline and product offering for the 2027 open-water season remains intact.
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Latest events from Rapala VMC
- Strong North American growth drove 11% higher sales and profit, offsetting European weakness.RAP1V
Q2 2026 - Strong Q1 sales and profit growth driven by innovation and robust North American demand.RAP1VQ1 2026
- Comparable operating profit up 35% to €8.4M, but net profit negative on non-cash items.RAP1VH2 2025
- Sales and comparable profit rose, but net profit and cash flow fell; outlook remains positive.RAP1VH1 2025
- Operating profit up 155% and inventory down 14%, with profit growth expected for 2024.RAP1VH1 2024
- Stable sales and improved profit in 2024 set the stage for higher 2025 earnings.RAP1VH2 2024
Next Rapala VMC earnings date
Q4 202612 Mar, 2027
Rapala VMC
Next Rapala VMC earnings date
Q4 202612 Mar, 2027
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Rapala VMC Corporation is a global manufacturer and distributor of fishing tackle products, including lures, baits, hooks, fishing lines, and various accessories. Its operations are organized into three segments: Group Fishing Products, Other Group Products, and Third-Party Products. The company’s well-known brands include Rapala, VMC, Sufix, Storm, and Blue Fox, among others. Besides fishing, Rapala VMC also produces winter sports equipment and offers third-party products for hunting and outdoor activities. The company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.