Moog : Quarterly Results Q3 (Moog FY26 Q3 Results)

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‌IMMEDIATE 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. Release Date: July 31, 2026 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. 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 https://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 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 ‌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 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. 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. 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. Adjustments include impairment losses on minority investments. 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. Adjustments include costs associated with business interruptions from natural causes, litigation matters and other charges or credits that are not part of normal operations. Adjustments primarily include impairment charges related to long-lived assets used in corporate operations. Adjustments include tax benefits associated with federal R&D tax credits attributable to prior fiscal years and legal-entity simplification initiatives. 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 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 % 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 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 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. Shaping the way our world moves ™

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