Moog Inc. Achieves Record Third Quarter 2026 Results Through Operational Excellence and Raises Full-Year Guidance
East Aurora, NY -- Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, today reported fiscal third quarter 2026 results, reflecting record sales and adjusted earnings per share, expanded operating margin and strong cash generation.
“These third quarter results demonstrate the strength of Moog's portfolio and operational excellence," said Pat Roche, CEO. "We are clear about where we win, disciplined on how we work, selective about where we invest, and able to turn attractive market demand into improved financial performance."
(in millions, except per share results)
Three Months Ended
Q3 2026
Q3 2025(2)
Deltas
Net sales
$
1,117
$
970
15%
Operating margin
15.8
%
11.5
%
430 bps
Adjusted operating margin(1)
16.4
%
13.6
%
280 bps
Net earnings
$
152
$
58
160%
Adjusted net earnings(1)
$
119
$
74
61%
Diluted net earnings per share
$
4.74
$
1.83
159%
Adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1)
$
3.72
$
2.33
60%
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
$
160
$
125
$
35
Free cash flow(1)
$
133
$
93
$
40
(1) See the reconciliations of adjusted financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures included in the financial statements herein for the periods ended June 27, 2026 and June 28, 2025.
(2) As previously disclosed, amounts have been revised to reflect the correction of immaterial misstatements. See "Revision of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements" section from our 2025 Form 10-K.
Quarter Highlights
•Record net sales, reflecting significant growth across all four segments.
•Operating margin benefitted from $30 million of claims related to previously incurred International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") tariffs and the absence of the prior year's program termination and asset impairment charges.
•Adjusted operating margin increased due to the claims of previously incurred IEEPA tariffs, which accounted for 270 basis points of incremental margin, and business performance, partially offset by last year's benefit from a non-core product line sale.
•Diluted net earnings per share was driven by income tax benefits attributable to current and prior fiscal years, the claims of previously incurred IEEPA tariffs and business performance.
•Adjusted diluted net earnings per share was driven by the claims of previously incurred IEEPA tariffs and business performance.
•Free cash flow improved significantly, driven by strong earnings.
•Twelve-month backlog increased 23% to $3.3 billion, reflecting continued demand across our markets.
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Segment Results
Sales in the third quarter of 2026 were $1.1 billion, an increase of 15% compared to the third quarter of 2025. Space and Defense sales increased 17% to $336 million, reflecting broad-based defense demand including demand for missile controls and space vehicles. Military Aircraft sales increased 9% to $245 million, driven by strong aftermarket activity, as well as continued activity on the MV-75 program. Commercial Aircraft sales increased 17% to $254 million, driven by higher volume and pricing on various major production programs, as well as strong aftermarket sales. Industrial sales increased 18% to $282 million, driven by strong demand for data center cooling pumps, as well as for medical devices and energy products.
Operating margin in the third quarter of 2026 was 15.8%, an increase of 430 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2025. Industrial operating margin increased 770 basis points to 17.4%, primarily driven by tariff refund claims, as well as the absence of last year's impairment charges and the growing data center cooling pump business. Military Aircraft operating margin increased 650 basis points to 14.7%, driven by the absence of the prior year’s 360 basis point charge associated with the termination of a product development effort and business performance. Space and Defense operating margin increased 240 basis points to 15.7%, driven by business performance and, to a lesser extent, the tariff refund. These benefits were partially offset by increased product development, business capture and operational readiness investments. Commercial Aircraft operating margin increased 50 basis points to 15.2%, driven by tariff refund claims and pricing benefits, mostly offset by the absence of the prior year's 300 basis points non-core product line sale and the current quarter's less favorable sales mix.
Adjusted operating margin excludes $7 million of charges for simplification initiatives in the third quarter of 2026, and excludes $20 million of charges for simplification initiatives, as well as a program termination, in the third quarter of 2025. Excluding these items, adjusted operating margin expanded 280 basis points to 16.4% compared to the third quarter of 2025. Industrial adjusted operating margin increased 630 basis points to 19.9% driven by tariff refund claims and the growing data center cooling pump business. Military Aircraft adjusted operating margin increased 290 basis points to 14.7%, driven by business performance and the tariff refund. Within Space and Defense and Commercial Aircraft, adjusted operating margin increased due to the same factors as described above.
Income Tax Expense
The effective tax rates for the third quarter and first three quarters of 2026 were (10.6)% and 10.0%, respectively, compared with 23.4% for both corresponding periods of 2025. During the third quarter of 2026, we recognized income tax benefits related to U.S. federal research credits of $35 million related to prior years. We also recognized a discrete income tax benefit of $8 million related to legal entity simplification initiatives. Adjusted 2026 net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share exclude both the $35 million and $8 million income tax benefits.
Free Cash Flow Results
Free cash flow for the quarter was $133 million. Strong earnings drove cash generation, and working capital remained relatively constant despite strong sales growth. Capital expenditures were $28 million, relatively light compared to recent periods due to timing of capital investments.
Fiscal 2026 Financial Guidance
“This quarter was another one marked with robust financial results," said Jennifer Walter, CFO. "We're increasing our 2026 guidance for all key financial metrics, reflecting our strong operational performance, as well as contributions from the tariff refund and a current year research and development tax credit. Fiscal 2026 is shaping up to be another record year."
FY 2026 Guidance
Current
Previous
Net sales (in billions)
$
4.4
$
4.3
Adjusted operating margin
14.1
%
13.4
%
Adjusted diluted net earnings per share(1)
$
11.65
$
10.60
Free cash flow conversion
70
%
60
%
(1) Adjusted diluted net earnings per share is forecasted to be within range of +/- $0.10.
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Conference call information
In conjunction with today’s release, Pat Roche, CEO, and Jennifer Walter, CFO, will host a conference call today beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, which will be simultaneously broadcast live online. Listeners can access the call and supplemental financial materials at www.moog.com/investors/communications.
Cautionary Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which can be identified by words such as: “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “expected,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “approximate,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “anticipates,” “presume,” “assume” and other words and terms of similar meaning (including their negative counterparts or other various or comparable terminology). These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are neither historical facts nor guarantees of future performance and are subject to several factors, risks and uncertainties, the impact or occurrence of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results described in the forward-looking statements.
Although it is not possible to create a comprehensive list of all factors that may cause our actual results to differ from the results expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements or that may affect our future results, some of these factors and other risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and include, but are not limited to, risks relating to: (i) our operation in highly competitive markets with competitors who may have greater resources than we possess; (ii) our operation in cyclical markets that are sensitive to domestic and foreign economic conditions and events; (iii) current and future geopolitical conditions and events, including wars, armed conflicts, sanctions, trade restrictions and related disruptions to global markets and supply chains; (iv) our heavy dependence on government contracts that may not be fully funded, delayed or terminated; (v) our ability to remediate the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures; (vi) supply chain constraints and inflationary impacts on prices for raw materials and components used in our products; (vii) failure of our subcontractors or suppliers to perform their contractual obligations; (viii) risks related to information systems interruptions, intrusions, cybersecurity threats or new software implementations; and (ix) our accounting estimates for over-time contracts and any changes we may need to make thereto. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this press release in the context of these risks and uncertainties.
While we believe we have identified and discussed in our SEC filings the material risks affecting our business, there may be additional factors, risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial that may affect the forward-looking statements we make herein. Given these factors, risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictive of future results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this press release, except as required by applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The press release also includes certain financial information that is not presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), including, but not limited to, “Adjusted Operating Margin,” “Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Share,” “Adjusted Net Earnings,” “Adjusted Effective Tax Rate,” “Free Cash Flow” and “Free Cash Flow Conversion.” While we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating our financial condition and results of operations, this information should be considered supplemental and is not a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to operating profit and margin and net earnings per share have included restructuring charges; acquisition- and integration-related costs; gains or losses on investments; asset impairments; litigation and regulatory matters; discrete tax items; changes in the fair value of contingent consideration; foreign exchange gains or losses; and other non-recurring or non-cash items. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures can be found in the accompanying materials.
The press release also includes certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial guidance, including, but not limited to, “Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings per Share,” “Adjusted Operating Margin” and “Free Cash Flow Conversion". The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of such forward-looking non-GAAP guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measures without unreasonable effort because certain items that are material to the comparable GAAP measures are not available and cannot be estimated with reasonable certainty. These items are dependent on future events that are difficult to predict and outside the Company’s control. These items may include, but are not limited to, restructuring charges; acquisition- and integration-related costs; gains or losses on investments; asset impairments; litigation and regulatory matters; discrete tax items; changes in the fair value of
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contingent consideration; foreign exchange gains or losses; and other non-recurring or non-cash items. The timing and amount of these items may vary significantly from period to period and could have a material impact on the Company’s GAAP results, including, but not limited to, “Diluted Net Earnings per Share” and “Operating Margin”.
Contact:
Aaron Astrachan
Director, Investor Relations
716.687.4225
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Moog Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
Net sales
$
1,116,545
$
969,582
$
3,268,838
$
2,811,486
Cost of sales
769,299
696,913
2,339,797
2,034,972
Inventory write-down
—
5,839
—
7,988
Gross profit
347,246
266,830
929,041
768,526
Research and development
33,040
21,906
84,336
69,992
Selling, general and administrative
150,989
139,748
436,272
401,817
Interest
15,778
17,790
48,513
53,586
Asset impairment and fair value adjustment
6,684
3,000
6,684
3,000
Restructuring
2,268
2,850
5,224
9,059
Other
1,063
5,183
555
8,226
Earnings before income taxes
137,424
76,353
347,457
222,846
Income taxes (benefit)
(14,601)
17,867
34,742
52,224
Net earnings
$
152,025
$
58,486
$
312,715
$
170,622
Net earnings per share
Basic
$
4.80
$
1.86
$
9.88
$
5.38
Diluted
$
4.74
$
1.83
$
9.76
$
5.32
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic
31,676,950
31,524,999
31,654,223
31,684,945
Diluted
32,075,908
31,896,949
32,038,003
32,082,186
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RECONCILIATION TO ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS, ADJUSTED DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE AND ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE TAX RATE (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
Net Earnings as Reported
$
152,025
$
58,486
$
312,715
$
170,622
Adjustments to Net Earnings:
Program terminations(1)
—
8,065
1,324
8,065
Simplification initiatives(2)
8,239
6,805
13,531
18,204
Investment losses(3)
—
3,000
—
3,000
Acquisition and integration(4)
—
481
3,606
481
Other charges(5)
(1,200)
1,462
(1,067)
3,462
Corporate charges(6)
5,938
—
6,338
—
Tax effect of above adjustments
(3,133)
(4,007)
(5,775)
(7,320)
One-time tax benefits(7)
(42,613)
—
(42,613)
—
Net Earnings as Adjusted
$
119,256
$
74,292
$
288,059
$
196,514
Diluted Net Earnings Per Share
As Reported
$
4.74
$
1.83
$
9.76
$
5.32
As Adjusted
$
3.72
$
2.33
$
8.99
$
6.13
Effective Income Tax Rate
As Reported
(10.6)
%
23.4
%
10.0
%
23.4
%
As Adjusted
20.7
%
22.7
%
22.4
%
23.3
%
The diluted net earnings per share associated with the adjustments in the table above may not reconcile when totaled due to rounding. (1) Adjustments include costs related to the termination of significant development, production, or support programs, such as write-off and impairment of inventory and long-lived assets, contract termination costs and other related charges or credits. (2) Adjustments include costs related to footprint rationalization, portfolio shaping and legal entity re-organization activities, such as facility closure costs, employee severance and retention costs, write-off and impairment of inventory and long-lived assets and other related charges or credits. (3) Adjustments include impairment losses on minority investments. (4) Adjustments include acquisition related activity, such as amortization of inventory fair value step-up and professional services fees. Charges also include costs related to integrating the business, such as employee severance and retention costs, professional services fees, legal entity and facility rationalization costs and other related charges or credits. (5) Adjustments include costs associated with business interruptions from natural causes, litigation matters and other charges or credits that are not part of normal operations. (6) Adjustments primarily include impairment charges related to long-lived assets used in corporate operations. (7) Adjustments include tax benefits associated with federal R&D tax credits attributable to prior fiscal years and legal-entity simplification initiatives.
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CONSOLIDATED SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
Net sales:
Space and Defense
$
336,095
$
287,705
$
973,966
$
805,673
Military Aircraft
245,164
224,662
728,064
651,931
Commercial Aircraft
253,569
217,655
768,419
651,708
Industrial
281,717
239,560
798,389
702,174
Net sales
$
1,116,545
$
969,582
$
3,268,838
$
2,811,486
Operating profit:
Space and Defense
$
52,730
$
38,363
$
138,765
$
99,921
15.7
%
13.3
%
14.2
%
12.4
%
Military Aircraft
35,948
18,346
96,386
65,671
14.7
%
8.2
%
13.2
%
10.1
%
Commercial Aircraft
38,480
32,025
96,210
83,139
15.2
%
14.7
%
12.5
%
12.8
%
Industrial
49,112
23,177
118,292
75,835
17.4
%
9.7
%
14.8
%
10.8
%
Total operating profit
176,270
111,911
449,653
324,566
15.8
%
11.5
%
13.8
%
11.5
%
Deductions from operating profit:
Interest expense
15,778
17,790
48,513
53,586
Equity-based compensation expense
6,187
4,649
15,912
12,669
Non-service pension expense
1,137
1,970
3,414
5,855
Corporate and other expenses, net
15,744
11,149
34,357
29,610
Earnings before income taxes
$
137,424
$
76,353
$
347,457
$
222,846
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RECONCILIATION TO ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT AND MARGINS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
Space and Defense operating profit - as reported
$
52,730
$
38,363
$
138,765
$
99,921
Simplification initiatives
1,402
406
5,361
2,474
Acquisition and integration
—
481
3,606
481
Other charges
(1,200)
1,462
(1,067)
1,462
Space and Defense operating profit - as adjusted
$
52,932
$
40,712
$
146,665
$
104,338
15.7
%
14.2
%
15.1
%
13.0
%
Military Aircraft operating profit - as reported
$
35,948
$
18,346
$
96,386
$
65,671
Program terminations
—
8,065
1,324
8,065
Simplification initiatives
—
—
—
591
Other charges
—
—
—
2,000
Military Aircraft operating profit - as adjusted
$
35,948
$
26,411
$
97,710
$
76,327
14.7
%
11.8
%
13.4
%
11.7
%
Commercial Aircraft operating profit - as reported and adjusted
$
38,480
$
32,025
$
96,210
$
83,139
15.2
%
14.7
%
12.5
%
12.8
%
Industrial operating profit - as reported
$
49,112
$
23,177
$
118,292
$
75,835
Simplification initiatives
6,837
6,399
8,170
15,139
Investment losses
—
3,000
—
3,000
Industrial operating profit - as adjusted
$
55,949
$
32,576
$
126,462
$
93,974
19.9
%
13.6
%
15.8
%
13.4
%
Total operating profit - as adjusted
$
183,309
$
131,724
$
467,047
$
357,778
16.4
%
13.6
%
14.3
%
12.7
%
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
June 27, 2026
September 27, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
66,821
$
62,013
Restricted cash
931
200
Receivables, net
662,499
506,768
Unbilled receivables
823,658
744,352
Inventories, net
933,939
914,302
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
115,456
142,345
Total current assets
2,603,304
2,369,980
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,076,240
1,019,906
Operating lease right-of-use assets
54,753
52,799
Goodwill
869,185
842,313
Intangible assets, net
57,627
66,101
Deferred income taxes
31,012
22,459
Other assets
79,059
52,497
Total assets
$
4,771,180
$
4,426,055
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current installments of long-term debt
$
1,563
$
1,563
Accounts payable
323,625
318,402
Accrued compensation
118,880
106,040
Contract advances and progress billings
486,574
372,988
Accrued liabilities and other
316,462
320,075
Total current liabilities
1,247,104
1,119,068
Long-term debt, excluding current installments
906,426
944,123
Long-term pension and retirement obligations
153,689
157,218
Deferred income taxes
32,241
32,600
Other long-term liabilities
209,825
180,491
Total liabilities
2,549,285
2,433,500
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock - Class A
43,878
43,864
Common stock - Class B
7,402
7,416
Additional paid-in capital
1,244,730
839,328
Retained earnings
3,119,054
2,834,548
Treasury shares
(1,264,428)
(1,209,200)
Stock Employee Compensation Trust
(411,397)
(195,491)
Supplemental Retirement Plan Trust
(350,461)
(170,191)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(166,883)
(157,719)
Total shareholders’ equity
2,221,895
1,992,555
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
4,771,180
$
4,426,055
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings
$
312,715
$
170,622
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation
79,629
68,252
Amortization
8,152
6,996
Deferred income taxes
(8,521)
(19,642)
Equity-based compensation expense
15,912
12,669
Asset impairment and inventory write-down
6,684
10,988
Other
(705)
3,648
Changes in assets and liabilities providing (using) cash:
Receivables
(159,619)
(105,346)
Unbilled receivables
(67,990)
(37,642)
Inventories
(21,516)
(65,256)
Accounts payable
4,106
(4,201)
Contract advances and progress billings
107,579
9,009
Accrued expenses
25,604
(4,796)
Accrued income taxes
(21,362)
(20,095)
Net pension and post-retirement liabilities
3,821
14,644
Other assets and liabilities
(39,568)
(7,453)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
244,921
32,397
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(93,692)
(103,041)
Net proceeds from businesses sold
—
13,487
Net proceeds from buildings sold
3,065
—
Other investing transactions
(904)
(2,844)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
(91,531)
(92,398)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit
1,348,400
957,500
Payments on revolving lines of credit
(1,375,400)
(1,001,500)
Proceeds from long-term debt
—
250,000
Proceeds from senior notes, net of issuance costs
491,443
—
Payments on senior notes
(500,000)
—
Payments on finance lease obligations
(15,716)
(7,128)
Payment of dividends
(28,209)
(27,247)
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock
8,476
10,970
Purchase of outstanding shares for treasury
(62,673)
(127,808)
Proceeds from sale of stock held by SECT
39,864
20,287
Purchase of stock held by SECT
(51,319)
(18,505)
Other financing transactions
(3,171)
(1,600)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
(148,305)
54,969
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
454
(491)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
5,539
(5,523)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
62,213
64,537
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
67,752
$
59,014
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RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2025
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
$
160,095
$
125,291
$
244,921
$
32,397
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(27,514)
(32,659)
(93,692)
(103,041)
Free cash flow
$
132,581
$
92,632
$
151,229
$
(70,644)
Adjusted net earnings
$
119,256
$
74,292
$
288,059
$
196,514
Free cash flow conversion
111
%
125
%
52
%
(36)
%
Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided (used) by operating activities less the purchase of property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow conversion is defined as free cash flow divided by adjusted net earnings. Free cash flow and free cash flow conversion are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with the measures as used by other companies. However, management believes these adjusted financial measures may be useful in evaluating the liquidity, financial condition and results of operations of the Company. This information should be considered supplemental and is not a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.