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ITT Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 12 raised, 1 lowered, 1 narrowed. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 44% on SPX FLOW: Revenue was $1,440.6 million, up 44.2% from $999.1 million. Management said SPX FLOW contributed 35 points of growth, and organic revenue rose 7.6%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guidance raised: Full-year GAAP EPS is now $4.65 to $4.73, up from $4.47 to $4.67. Adjusted EPS is now $8.54 to $8.62, up from $8.12 to $8.32. Source
  • Orders up 58%, 20% organic: Orders were $1,562.6 million, up 57.7% from $991.0 million. Organic orders rose 20.5%, and SPX FLOW was the main driver of reported growth. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin up 140 bps: Adjusted operating margin rose 140 bps to 21.0%, which management attributed to robust growth and operational performance across the businesses. Source
  • Free cash flow up 87%: Free cash flow was $288.4 million, up 87.0% from $154.2 million, and operating cash flow was $312.5 million, up 79.6%. Management attributed the rise mainly to operating performance and SPX FLOW, partly offset by higher interest. Source
  • SPX FLOW cost synergies ahead: Management said SPX FLOW is delivering high-single-digit growth and capturing cost synergies ahead of schedule, with discipline and speed. Source

“At SPX FLOW, we are executing with discipline and speed, delivering high-single-digit growth and capturing cost synergies ahead of schedule.”

Luca Savi, ITT’s Chief Executive Officer and President

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Organic revenue growth SourceFY20267% to 9%Raised from 5% to 8%
Total revenue growth SourceFY202641% to 43%Raised from 38% to 41%
Operating margin (GAAP) SourceFY202613.3% to 14.1%Raised from 12.8% to 13.7%
Adjusted operating margin SourceFY202620.2% to 21.0%Raised from 20.0% to 20.9%
Diluted EPS (GAAP) SourceFY2026$4.65 to $4.73Raised from $4.47 to $4.67
Adjusted EPS SourceFY2026$8.54 to $8.62Raised from $8.12 to $8.32
Adjusted EPS growth SourceFY202619% to 20%Raised from 13% to 16%
Free cash flow SourceFY2026$600 million to $620 millionRaised from $550 million to $580 million
Free cash flow margin SourceFY2026~11%Narrowed, low end up from 10% to 11%
Revenue base for free cash flow margin SourceFY2026$5,585 millionRaised from $5,495 million
Operating cash flow margin SourceFY202613% to 14%Raised from 13%
Intangible amortization per share (EPS bridge) SourceFY20262.37Raised from 2.30
Acquisition-related costs per share (EPS bridge) SourceFY20261.42Lowered from 1.80
Restructuring costs per share (EPS bridge) SourceFY20260.48Raised from 0.30

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Organic revenue growth guidance raised to 7% to 9% from 5% to 8%; total revenue growth raised to 41% to 43% from 38% to 41%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year GAAP EPS guidance is $4.65 to $4.73 and adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $8.54 to $8.62. Source
  • Guidance raised: Free cash flow guidance raised to $600 million to $620 million, from $550 million to $580 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Operating margin guidance raised to 13.3% to 14.1% from 12.8% to 13.7%. Source
  • New: Davide Barbon, now President of Motion Technologies, will lead the Connect & Control Technologies segment, effective immediately. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 44% on SPX FLOW: Revenue was $1,440.6 million, up 44.2% from $999.1 million. Management said SPX FLOW contributed 35 points of growth, and organic revenue rose 7.6%. Source
  • Operating income rose 26%: Operating income was $226.8 million, up 26.1%, on legacy operations and SPX FLOW, partly offset by acquisition-related costs. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell, adjusted EPS rose: Diluted EPS was $1.38, down 14.8% from $1.62, on acquisition-related costs. Adjusted EPS was $2.26, up 19.6% from $1.89. Source
  • Organic growth led by CCT: Organic revenue rose 7.6%, led by CCT aerospace and defense connectors. Management also cited pump projects and valves in Flow Technologies. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • Revenue growth guidance raised: Organic revenue growth is now expected at 7% to 9%, up from 5% to 8%. Total revenue growth is now expected at 41% to 43%, up from 38% to 41%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guidance raised: Full-year GAAP EPS is now $4.65 to $4.73, up from $4.47 to $4.67. Adjusted EPS is now $8.54 to $8.62, up from $8.12 to $8.32. Source
  • Margin and cash guidance raised: Operating margin is now 13.3% to 14.1%, up from 12.8% to 13.7%. Adjusted operating margin is 20.2% to 21.0%, up from 20.0% to 20.9%. Free cash flow is $600 million to $620 million, up from $550 million to $580 million. Source

“Our teams continue to win in the market, whilst our acquisitions are enhancing the strength of our portfolio and compounding ITT's long-term value creation.”

Luca Savi, ITT’s Chief Executive Officer and President

Segments: Flow, Motion and CCT

  • Flow Technologies revenue up 99%: Flow Technologies revenue rose $380 million to $764.3 million, including SPX FLOW. Organic revenue rose 6%, led by energy and biopharma. Source
  • Flow margin fell on SPX FLOW: Flow reported operating margin was 13.7%, down 770 bps on SPX FLOW acquisition-related impacts. Adjusted margin was 22.4%, down 40 bps year over year and up 100 bps from the prior quarter. Source
  • Motion revenue rose, Friction led: Motion Technologies revenue rose $8 million to $363.7 million on Friction growth and KONI defense strength. Operating margin rose 100 bps to 20.6%. Source
  • CCT revenue up 21%: CCT revenue rose 21.1% to $313.9 million, on pricing and wins in defense, industrial connectors and aerospace components. Operating margin rose 270 bps to 20.5%. Source

Orders and demand

  • Orders up 58%, 20% organic: Orders were $1,562.6 million, up 57.7% from $991.0 million. Organic orders rose 20.5%, and SPX FLOW was the main driver of reported growth. Source
  • Organic orders by segment: Organic orders rose 55.3% in CCT, 11.2% in Flow Technologies and 5.5% in Motion Technologies, per the reconciliation table. Source
  • Backlog and orders momentum cited: Savi said the company has a healthy backlog and orders momentum, and is well-positioned to keep driving growth and margin expansion. Source

“Since taking over Motion Technologies, he has built a culture of continuous improvement that has enabled the business to continuously and consistently outperform its markets through share gains, operational excellence and productivity.”

Luca Savi, ITT’s Chief Executive Officer and President

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Adjusted operating income up 55%: Adjusted operating income rose 54.8% to $303.1 million, from SPX FLOW and from volume, pricing and productivity, which more than offset higher material and labor costs. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin up 140 bps: Adjusted operating margin rose 140 bps to 21.0%, which management attributed to robust growth and operational performance across the businesses. Source
  • Reported margin fell on amortization: Operating margin fell 230 bps to 15.7% on acquisition-related intangible amortization and costs. Intangible amortization was $61.2 million, against $11.1 million a year earlier. Source

Cash flow and capital

  • Free cash flow up 87%: Free cash flow was $288.4 million, up 87.0% from $154.2 million, and operating cash flow was $312.5 million, up 79.6%. Management attributed the rise mainly to operating performance and SPX FLOW, partly offset by higher interest. Source
  • Cash fell, long-term debt rose: Cash was $558.1 million at October 3, 2026, down from $1,742.9 million at December 31, 2025. Non-current long-term debt rose to $2,806.1 million from $521.5 million. Source
  • Dividend and buybacks: A quarterly dividend of $0.386 per share was declared. Nine-month share repurchases under the plan were $155.0 million, against $500.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Acquisitions paid in cash: Nine-month acquisitions, net of cash acquired, were $3,569.3 million, and capital expenditures were $84.2 million against $80.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • SPX FLOW partly paid in stock: The equity value of common stock issued to acquire SPX FLOW was $777.2 million, and shares issued and outstanding rose to 89.2 million from 85.9 million. Source

SPX FLOW and strategy

  • SPX FLOW cost synergies ahead: Management said SPX FLOW is delivering high-single-digit growth and capturing cost synergies ahead of schedule, with discipline and speed. Source
  • Revenue synergies being unlocked: Management said the company is unlocking revenue synergies by leveraging its expanded capabilities, global reach and customer relationships. Source
  • Acquired revenue and orders: Revenue from acquisitions was $365.0 million in the quarter, and orders from acquisitions were $368.4 million, per the organic reconciliation. Source

Leadership change in CCT

  • Barbon to lead CCT: Davide Barbon, now President of Motion Technologies, will lead the Connect & Control Technologies segment with effect immediately. Source
  • CCT stays separately reported: Motion Technologies and CCT remain distinct reportable segments under the new structure, and ITT will continue to report their results separately. Source
  • Savi on Barbon's Motion record: Savi said Barbon built a culture of continuous improvement at Motion, letting it outperform its markets through share gains, operational excellence and productivity. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Q4 dividend payment date: The $0.386 quarterly dividend is payable December 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Organic orders growth Source20.5%
Organic revenue growth Source7.6%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management said higher material and labor costs were more than offset by incremental volume, pricing and productivity actions across the portfolio. Source
  • Financial: Higher interest expense, weighted-average share count and effective tax rate from the acquisition were cited as items that SPX FLOW contributions more than offset in adjusted EPS. Source
  • Financial: Acquisition-related costs and intangible amortization reduced reported EPS. Acquisition-related costs were $4.5 million and intangible amortization was $61.2 million in the quarter. Source
  • Operational: CCT operating income gains were partially offset by higher strategic investments during the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said SPX FLOW cost synergies are being captured ahead of schedule. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.