Parker Hannifin Q3 sales hit record $5.5 billion; raises FY2026 outlook
Parker Hannifin reported record fiscal third-quarter sales of $5.5 billion, up 11%, and adjusted EPS of $8.17, up 18%. The company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, now expecting adjusted EPS of $31.20, and GAAP net income and diluted EPS declined year over year because the prior-year period included a one-time $180 million tax benefit.
Key points
- Q3 sales rose 11% to a record $5.5 billion, with organic sales up 6.5%.
- Diluted EPS was $7.06, down from $7.37 a year earlier, which included a one-time $1.37 discrete tax benefit; adjusted EPS rose 18% to a record $8.17.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance: EPS of $27.10 ($31.20 adjusted) and reported sales growth of 7%.
- Backlog reached a record $12.5 billion, and the company repurchased $275 million of shares in the quarter.
The filing
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