Federal Signal Reports Q3 Sales Growth, Raises EPS Outlook
Federal Signal reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $656 million, up 18% year over year, and diluted EPS of $1.29. It raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.20–$5.32 from $5.12–$5.30 and narrowed net sales guidance to between $2.61 billion and $2.64 billion, citing expected delivery delays for third-party refuse trucks.
Federal Signal reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $656 million, an 18% increase from the prior-year period, and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.29. The company achieved operating income of $111.4 million, up 19% year-over-year, and generated $91 million in operating cash flow. Consolidated orders rose 33% to $620 million, contributing to a backlog of $967 million as of September 30, 2026. Management raised the full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to a range of $5.20 to $5.32, up from the previous $5.12 to $5.30 range.
Additionally, the company narrowed its full-year net sales guidance to between $2.61 billion and $2.64 billion, citing anticipated delivery delays for third-party refuse trucks.