RBC Bearings reports 17.0% increase in third quarter net sales
RBC Bearings Inc., an international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, reported its third quarter net sales of
RBC's Aerospace/Defense segment rose 41.5%, and Industrial was up 3.1%
Gross margin was 44.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to 44.3% last year; adjusted gross margin of 45.1% compared to 44.3% last year.
“We are pleased that we were able to deliver another strong quarter of results, driven by continued momentum in our Aerospace & Defense business and steady performance in our Industrial business," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Michael J. Hartnett. "We are well-positioned for growth in calendar year 2026 and beyond, given our robust, growing backlog, which has continued to benefit from recent contract wins within the A&D space.
"As we look ahead, we are continuing to remain focused on strategic, profitable growth, increasing our production capacity, and delivering strong free cash flow that will help create long-term value for all our stakeholders. I would like to thank our employees for their continued dedication and disciplined execution, which has been key in helping deliver the strong performance we have achieved over the past several quarters that has positioned RBC for a record year.”
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