Q3 FY26 · Ended Oct 2, 2026 · View SEC filing
One segment earns nearly all the profit
Intelligent Operating Solutions makes 69.3% of sales but almost all operating profit, so healthcare adds sales far more than earnings.
For investorsHow much of the new margin survives without one-offs?
For foundersRunning many niche brands on one operating system
Sales rose 7.8%, and the filing credits most of the margin gain to a lapsed prior-year charge and tariff refunds.
Free cash flow was 120% of operating profit, because much of the cost charged is non-cash amortization of past acquisitions.
Pricing added 2.3% to sales and gross margin reached 64.2%, consistent with tools customers cannot afford to see fail.
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