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Smartoptics 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 revenue reached a record $34.278M, up 80.4% YoY; EBIT was a record $7.077M and gross margin was 49.5%.
Rolling four-quarter revenue reached $109M, surpassing the $100M listing target; all regions reported record quarterly revenue.
Strategy focuses on larger accounts, a broader offering and adjacent markets, supported by bandwidth and AI-related demand.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was $34.278M versus $19.000M; YTD revenue was $86.053M versus $52.027M.
Q3 operating profit was $7.077M versus $1.610M; net profit was $4.739M versus $1.374M.
Q3 EBITDA reached $8.1M, up 340% YoY; YTD operating profit was $12.502M versus $0.054M.
Q3 operating cash flow was $7.616M versus negative $0.4M; YTD operating cash flow was $10.706M.
9M net profit was $7.756M versus $1.879M.
Outlook and guidance
Mid-term aspirations are $300M–$400M revenue potential, average annual growth above 25% from 2026, and EBIT margin above 16% in the second half of the planning period; these are aspirations, not guidance.
Q4 is expected to contribute greatly, but component availability limits visibility on additional supply and may affect deliveries and seasonality.
A three-phase roadmap spans AI-driven demand, scaling optical capacity and AI-enhanced operations, then software and automation to support retention and recurring revenue.
Addressable market expansion targets higher-performance products and longer-reach network solutions; investments also include AI-driven products and software automation.
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Latest events from Smartoptics
- FY2023 revenue rose 2% to $58.5M as margins and cash flow strengthened.SMOP
Q4 2023 - Revenue up 54.6% to $28.9M, EBITDA margin 15.5%, net profit after tax $2.8M.SMOPQ2 2026
- Q1 revenue up 59.6% to $22.9M, with record Americas and Solutions growth, and higher margins.SMOPQ1 2026
- Record Q4 and full-year revenue, margin growth, and NOK 0.60 dividend proposed.SMOPQ4 2025
- Record Q2 revenue and margin gains drive ambitious market share and profitability targets.SMOPQ2 2025
- Q3 revenue stable at $13.0M; US partnership and strong cash flow support growth outlook.SMOPQ3 2024
- Revenue declined 23.5% YoY, but APAC growth and new products support H2 recovery optimism.SMOPQ2 2024
- Q1 2025 revenue up 13.5% to USD 14.4M, with record Solutions growth and stable margins.SMOPQ1 2025
- Q4 revenue up 22% with strong EMEA/APAC growth and higher proposed dividend.SMOPQ4 2024
Next Smartoptics earnings date
Q4 202619 Feb, 2027
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Next Smartoptics earnings date
Q4 202619 Feb, 2027
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Smartoptics Group AS provides advanced optical networking solutions to clients globally. The company specializes in products such as flexible open line systems, multiplexers, modular transponders, optical transceivers, and software suites. These solutions are designed to optimize data transmission across metro and regional networks, particularly addressing the growing demand for bandwidth. Smartoptics serves a diverse range of industries, including enterprises, telecom operators, cloud providers, and government entities. It also offers services such as network design, installation support, and technical training. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and its shares are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.