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FY2026 Q3
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Parker-Hannifin Corporation earnings call
Buzzberg read
Record Q3 with EPS up 18%
Parker-Hannifin reported record Q3 FY26 results, beating guidance and raising their full-year outlook on strong aerospace and defense demand and a gradual industrial recovery. Management increased organic growth and EPS guidance and expressed confidence in the setup for FY27. Record Q3 sales of $5.5 billion, organic growth of 6.5%, and EPS of $8.17, all ahead of guidance.
Buzzberg read Record Q3 with EPS up 18% Parker-Hannifin reported record Q3 FY26 results, beating guidance and raising their full-year outlook on strong aerospace and defense demand and a gradual industrial recovery. Management increased organic growth and EPS guidance and expressed confidence in the setup for FY27. Record Q3 sales of $5.5 billion, organic growth of 6.5%, and EPS of $8.17, all ahead of guidance. Read full analysisCollapse analysis
Parker-Hannifin reported record Q3 FY26 results, beating guidance and raising their full-year outlook on strong aerospace and defense demand and a gradual industrial recovery. Management increased organic growth and EPS guidance and expressed confidence in the setup for FY27. Record Q3 sales of $5.5 billion, organic growth of 6.5%, and EPS of $8.17, all ahead of guidance.
- Aerospace (35% of sales) was the standout with 14.2% organic growth on robust commercial OEM and aftermarket demand.
- Industrial recovery is broadening, with improved orders in plant, construction, and heavy-duty trucks, though distribution remains steady.
- Full-year FY26 organic growth guidance raised to 5.5%, EPS to $31.20, and free cash flow to $3.45B at the midpoint.
AEROSPACE Revenue growth14.2%Reported
Revenue$5.486B+6% QoQ
EPS$8.17+7% QoQ
Gross margin36.77%Reported
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What matters now
The highest-signal changes from the call.
Guidance
Raising FY26 organic growth to 5.5%
Demand
Aerospace orders up 14%, backlog record $8.4B
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Demand
Transportation outlook raised on heavy truck orders
Demand
Industrial recovery broadening
Macro
Tariffs managed without earnings impact
Reported period
Actuals
| Metric | Reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| AEROSPACE Revenue growth | 14.2% | Reported |
| Revenue | $5.486B | +6% QoQ |
| EPS | $8.17 | +7% QoQ |
| Gross margin | 36.77% | Reported |
| Operating margin | 20.65% | Reported |
| Free cash flow | $0.881B | +15% QoQ |
Forward-looking
Forward guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Midpoint | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | FY2026 | $31.20Above consensus | $31.20 | Raised |
| Free cash flow | FY2026 | $3.3B–$3.6B | $3.45B | Raised |
| Revenue | FY2026 | 5.5% | 5.5% | Raised |
AI, capex & demand read
Management read
Confident
Management repeatedly highlighted record results, raised guidance, and expressed confidence in continued margin expansion and growth, while downplaying risks from tariffs and geopolitical events.
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Supply chain
Supply chain
Jenny Parmentier
Parker's North American industrial growth was driven by stronger OEM growth in off-highway and transportation, while distribution sales held steady but showed no acceleration, indicating the recovery is still led by long-cycle rather than short-cycle demand. — Signals that agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers are driving demand, while the broader distribution channel remains cautious.
Evidence
“In North America, this was really driven by stronger OEM growth, and notably this came from off-highway and transportation. Distribution did hold steady, but no real acceleration there yet.”
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Supply chain
Jenny Parmentier
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Evidence
“Demand remains robust, orders continue to outpace shipments, and we are on track to finish our fourth consecutive year of double-digit organic growth.”
Supply chain
Jenny Parmentier
Heavy-duty truck OEM orders, a core part of the transportation vertical, are increasing, prompting Parker to raise its FY26 sales guidance for the segment from a mid-single-digit decline to a low-single-digit decline. — This suggests a cyclical recovery in commercial vehicle manufacturing, which bodes well for truck OEMs like Paccar.
Evidence
“Lastly, we are seeing an increase in OEM orders for heavy-duty trucks, our largest platform within transportation, and as a result, are increasing fiscal year 26 sales guidance for this market.”
External signals
Supply-chain alpha · 2returns since call
Heavy-duty truck OEM orders, a core part of the transportation vertical, are increasing, prompting Parker to raise its FY26 sales guidance for the segment from a mid-single-digit decline to a low-single-digit decline.
Parker's North American industrial growth was driven by stronger OEM growth in off-highway and transportation, while distribution sales held steady but showed no acceleration, indicating the recovery is still led by long-cycle rather than short-cycle demand.
Methodology & coverage
Management-only analysis. All 4 validated company mentions are shown. Reported actuals and forward guidance are kept separate. Public evidence is limited to eight short attributed quotes. AI-generated analysis can be incomplete or wrong; verify important claims against the original source.