Q3 FY26 · Ended Sep 30, 2026 · View SEC filing
A wider gross margin was spent before reaching profit
Gross profit grew 6.0%, but selling and overhead grew faster, so operating profit rose more slowly than sales.
For investorsWhat operating margin depends on from here
For foundersBuilding a brand that can raise prices
Capital spending takes only 2.5% of sales, so free cash flow ran at 138% of net income this quarter.
Corporate costs, where restructuring charges land, sit outside both segments and offset most of what Hill's contributes.
Gross margin has climbed back from a 57.0% low to 60.2%, the sign of brands that can pass on higher costs.
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